Summary
Steven Wood is a Staff Software Engineer and security-focused technology leader with 25+ years of IT experience and a 14-year track record in senior engineering and security roles across Microsoft, Walmart Global Tech, and major financial and healthcare clients. He pairs hands-on cloud and network expertise with deep standards-based security knowledge (NIST, HIPAA/HITECH, PCI, ISO) and a proven history of building and managing effective teams, vendor relationships, and audit-ready programs. Steven has driven large-scale security reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for Azure, AWS, GCP and enterprise on-prem/cloud hybrids, turning complex compliance requirements into pragmatic remediation roadmaps. Known for running cross-functional security assurance programs and leading incident response and business continuity efforts, he also brings practical contracting and procurement experience from multiple senior leadership roles. Notably, he has repeatedly translated audit findings into measurable business improvements and has been trusted as a security advisor for high-stakes internal audits and enterprise initiatives.
14 years of coding experience
28 years of employment as a software developer