Timeless Lessons from Daegu: A Journey of Modesty and Passion

Hello, dear readers! It’s been a while since I last posted. How have you been? Today, I want to share something a bit different—more about my personal experiences and travels, and how they tie into my professional values. Recently, I visited Daegu in Korea while working there a few months ago, and I’d like to tell you about my day there. My visit to Daegu was quite spontaneous. I was on a spa trip with my wife and parents-in-law near the city.…

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My First Day at HEC's Executive MBA: A Blend of History, Strategy, and Networking

Hello, dear readers! Today, I’m thrilled to share an exhilarating journey I embarked upon—my first day in the Executive MBA program at HEC Paris, located in Jouy-en-Josas, a small town near the Versailles castle. This day was more than just about academic rigor; it was a blend of history, strategy, and a remarkable dinner in a setting rich with royal heritage! The Morning Buzz: Meeting the Cohort Our day kicked off bright and early at 8:30 AM, establishing the pace for all future in-class days.…

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Embarking on an EMBA Journey at HEC

🎉 Happy New Year 2024, Everyone! 🍾 It’s been a while since my last update here– how’s everyone kicking off the new year? I hope it’s been fantastic for you all. As for me, I rang in 2024 in style with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Millesime 2015. In today’s post, I’m excited to share what’s been brewing on my end as we step into this fresh year. So, grab your coffee (or maybe some leftover New Year’s champagne), and let’s dive in!…

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Catawiki’s DevSecOps journey

This is a cross-post from Catawiki’s blog Catawiki is a fast-growing company attracting 10+ million monthly visitors to its curated online marketplace for special objects. With 700+ employees at present, we’re aiming to grow even further and expand our teams worldwide. I joined Catawiki during this period of growth as a Product Security Engineer, and I recognised how much the company could benefit from adopting ‘DevSecOps’ practices. For the uninitiated, DevSecOps is the integration of security practices into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), promoting better collaboration and shared responsibility for security across teams.…

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Orca CAB 2022

I’m excited to share a video about my experience working with Orca Security as Catawiki’s Product Security Architect! When it comes to protecting an organization’s assets, having the right tools and solutions in place is critical. Orca Security has been a valuable partner in helping us enhance our security posture. With their cloud-based platform, we’ve gained a much better visibility and control of our assets, allowing to identify and remediate critical security issues.…

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