Summary
Georg Felgitsch is a security engineering leader with over a decade of hands-on experience building and running security operations for enterprise software, currently Director of Security Engineering and Operations at Fortra. He progressed through technical and management roles at Fortra and Clearswift, blending deep engineering roots with people leadership to scale secure, resilient systems across complex environments. Georg thrives on mentoring teams and sharing technical know-how, while driving strategic initiatives that align security capabilities with business goals. His academic background in Information Management complements a pragmatic approach to risk, process design, and measurable outcomes. Based in Dubai, he brings a disciplined insistence on excellence and continuous learning to fast-moving, customer-focused organizations. Colleagues describe him as someone who pairs technical rigor with collaborative curiosity, quietly elevating team performance beyond expectations.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MSc) Information Management, Master of Science (MSc) Information Management at FH Joanneum
Erasmus Business Administration and Management General, Erasmus Business Administration and Management General at VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
German, English