Summary
Stephen J is a Principal Application Security Architect with over 17 years of hands-on experience building and maturing enterprise AppSec programs, currently leading application security for Schwab CyberSecurity Services. He has driven large-scale security initiatives at Fortune 500 organizations including Anthem and Veracode, spanning SAST/DAST, threat modeling, penetration testing, cloud security, and software composition analysis. Known for scaling teams and programs, he grew Anthem’s AppSec capability from a handful of engineers into a robust organization while hiring, mentoring, and operationalizing testing practices. His background combines deep technical skills—reverse engineering, mobile security, and .NET development—with pragmatic architecture and advisory work for complex regulated environments. Based in Neosho, Missouri, he pairs military discipline from earlier service with a continuous-learning approach embodied by a BS in Information Security & Assurance. Colleagues rely on him for translating security research into repeatable program-level outcomes that reduce risk and accelerate secure delivery.
12 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Security & Assurance, Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Security & Assurance at Western Governors University