Pouya Ghotbi

Pouya Ghotbi is a Lecturer and Associate Director of Professional & Student Engagement at the School of Arts and Sciences within St. Bonaventure University, specializing in the M.S. Cybersecurity Program. With over 20 years of IT experience and 10 years focused on cybersecurity, he brings industry expertise from roles at top global security vendors and Big Four Australian banks.

• Education: M.S. in Computer Science from RMIT University, complemented by industry certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, Check Point, and more.

His research and professional work spans Software Security, Cloud Security, and Identity & Access Management, emphasizing practical applications in DevSecOps and Network Security. He has extensive teaching experience, including roles as a head tutor and lecturer at RMIT University and TAFE Australia.

Professional Background: Currently a Solutions Architect at a leading global security vendor, with prior experience designing complex security systems for tier-one financial institutions and telecommunications companies.

• Key Skills: Penetration Testing, DevSecOps, Cloud Security, Network Security, Identity & Access Management.