Myron Helgering 🔒

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Tech Lead Security at Pink Elephant Netherlands

Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands

Overview

Myron is the Tech Lead for Security at Pink Elephant and a Microsoft Security MVP, specializing in developing security services using Microsoft technology. People who have worked with him describe him as having deep technical expertise and sharp strategic insight. He is a graduate of ROC Regio College Zaandam.

Living in the Netherlands with his wife, Myron is an avid snowboarder and self-proclaimed "Fantasy Geek. " His interests include reading fantasy and sci-fi books, playing board games and video games, and traveling. He is also a frequent public speaker at technology conferences.

He co-organizes the Dutch Microsoft Security Meetup, a community of over 2000 members dedicated to sharing knowledge on Microsofts security technology.

Personality Overview

Long-term Focused

Deliberate Doer

Strategic Planner

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Microsoft Security
As a Microsoft Security MVP and Tech Lead at Pink Elephant, his career is focused on Microsoft's security stack, including Entra, Defender, and Purview.
Community Building
He co-organizes the Dutch Microsoft Security Meetup, a community with 2000+ members, and frequently speaks at events to share knowledge.
Cloud Security
His 2024 Microsoft MVP award was in Cloud Security, and he has extensive experience performing cloud security assessments and developing related services.

Media Appearances

Microsoft Security Blog | Myron Helgering. Featured in Myron Helgering Blog

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Work History

8-2025
Tech Lead Security at Pink Elephant Netherlands
3-2024
Most Valuable Professional (MVP) at Microsoft
6-2023
Co-organizer at Dutch Microsoft Security Meetup
6-2024 - 7-2025
CTO at Cloud Life | We Secure Society
5-2021 - 5-2024
Lead Security Engineer at 2source4

Education

2009 - 2013
Mbo from ROC Regio College Zaandam

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Insights For Selling To Myron

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Myron is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Myron

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Myron move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Myron take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Myron

Personality Compatibility


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