W. Hassan (4 x CCIE , CISSP) in

W. Hassan (4 x CCIE , CISSP)

Evaluator · DISC type Dsc
Interim CEO & Chief Solutions Architect at SolacePoint
📍 Reston, Virginia, United States

Wajid Hassan is a technology executive and the Interim CEO of SolacePoin, with deep expertise in cybersecurity, Zero Trust, and global network architecture. His career includes leadership roles at AWS, Microsoft, and Peraton. A Ph.D. from Indiana State University and a holder of four CCIE certifications, colleagues describe him as devoted, hardworking, and passionate.

Outside of his technology focus, Wajid is a passionate advocate for education and a self-described "political scientist by passion." He has authored a book on education policy and is the President of the Pakistani American Congress. He enjoys mentoring, traveling, and extensive reading.

Unique Fact: He holds a rare combination of a Ph.D. in Technology Management and four of the most demanding technical certifications in the networking industry (CCIE).

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Current Role
Interim CEO & Chief Solutions Architect
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Reston, Virginia, United States
Personality Overview

How W. shows up

Fast But Analytical
Hard To Convince
Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Priorities

Topics W. cares about

Zero Trust Security
A core area of his expertise, he designed and implemented Zero Trust Architecture for US Federal Government agencies while at Peraton.
AI in Cybersecurity
He recently attended the ai+ expo Conference, focusing on how AI is transforming cybersecurity, scientific discovery, and intelligent systems.
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Career

Work history

12-2023
Interim CEO & Chief Solutions Architect
SolacePoint
10-2021 - 4-2024
Network Lead
Microsoft
3-2020
CEO / Founder
Network Fort Cyber Security
12-2019 - 10-2022
Network Security Architect
Peraton
5-2019 - 1-2020
Senior Technical Program Manager
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Certificate in Technology Entrepreneurship
Harvard University
2014 - 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Indiana State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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