Guido Solares

Guido is an experienced information security strategist with proficiency across the full spectrum of security risk management, compliance, operations, technology, and architecture. An expert in structuring security programs and solutions, He can build, execute, and sell a coherent security strategic vision balancing pragmatism and vigilance. He excels at linking technology to company initiatives with strong business acumen, big-picture leadership, communicating in plain terms, and collaborative “outside the box” cost management.

He is a C-level executive, board advisor, senior cybersecurity consultant, academic, author, entrepreneur, speaker with experience across several industries such as finance, healthcare, education, hospitality (food & beverages), retail, distribution, professional services, and IT digital transformation. He has held leadership roles to provide companies and clients with strategic direction for using technology and

information intelligence to enhance enterprise profitability, efficiency, and security.

Earlier in his career, besides being an accomplished entrepreneur, he attained prestigious academic achievements and authored several papers in scientific journals. Guido is a Fulbright scholar and holds three advanced degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), including a Doctorate in Physics. He was a faculty member at both MIT and Harvard University. Guido resides in Southern California and is an avid reader, traveler, lifelong learner, and has an insatiably curious mind.