Summary
Cipriano Groenendal is an information security officer with 21 years of hands-on experience bridging software development, Linux operations, customer support, and security governance. He has progressed from web developer and DevOps roles into senior IAM and security leadership positions at organizations like Hypernode and team.blue, giving him a deep understanding of both how systems are built and how people actually use them. Known for translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance, he focuses on pragmatic risk management—knowing which best practices can be safely relaxed and where compensating controls are required. Based in Amsterdam, he also contributes to organizational governance as a works council member, reflecting an interest in aligning technical security with people and process.
21 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Computer Science, Computer Science at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
English, Dutch