Summary
Yann Golanski is a seasoned software engineering and cybersecurity leader with a decade of executive experience shaping secure, scalable tech strategies. As Co-Founder and Director of Firmamentum Consulting since 2024, he helps investors de-risk portfolios by reviewing tech stacks and guiding secure, efficient software delivery through people, processes, and SDLC best practices. Previously as Director of InfoSec at Valarian, he led cross-functional teams to achieve a 100% Security Scorecard rating, full NIST compliance, and SOC-2 Type I, while securing two seed rounds totalling $14 million. His career spans Worldr, Isotek, Bytemark, Nanometrics, and more, blending backend engineering, secure deployment, agile leadership, and hands-on delivery. With a DPhil in Theoretical Astrophysics from the University of York, he combines rigorous research with practical engineering, mentoring engineers and translating complex requirements into auditable, customer-centric solutions.
11 years of coding experience