Karl Rohrbach
Parker, CO
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Summary
Successful technology leader with over 25 years of hands-on experience, leading teams, and delivering industry leading solutions. PMP-certified professional with expertise in Agile Project Management, JIRA/Confluence, Cloud Environments, Product Development, Security Solutions, and Program Management. Committed to advancing solutions that exceed customer expectations. Dedicated to fostering a dynamic work environment that encourages learning, growth, and collaborative success, positioning companies at the forefront of technological advancements.
Experience
Director, Product Security (CISO) Tooling and Automation Development
BlackBerry, Ltd
May 2022 – April 2025 (3 years)
Led a development and engineering team to build solutions managing security vulnerabilities in in market products.
Develop cybersecurity solutions to protect the supply chain from security and unforeseen risks.
Oversee project and program management to ensure successful execution of security initiatives.
Hands-on experience in managing cloud infrastructure, development, UX design, architecture, product management, and sales.
Extensive experience working with cross-functional teams and presenting to C-level executives.
Responsible for bringing supply chain risk and vulnerability management solution to market to solve regulatory requirements like the U.S. Executive Order 14028.
Principle Technical Security Program Manager
BlackBerry, Ltd
Apr 2012 – May 2022 (10 years)
Managing security software development projects and executing on project plans. Hand-on development of solutions automating security to scale. Providing hands-on support of infrastructure and product management.
Senior Program Manager, MSRC
Microsoft Corporation
Mar 2008 - Apr 2012 (4 years 2 months)
Executed numerous projects, programs, and processes across various organizations including Windows Media and MSRC.
Led cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs and improve operational efficiency.
Hands-on experience in software development creating MSRC platform for vulnerability management and reporting.
Web Development Manager
Onyx Corporation
May 2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 10 months)
Managed all web strategies and deployments for 10+ business units within Consona Corporation.
Supported global web and email-based marketing programs for Onyx Software, a Consona CRM solution.
Technology Management
Various Organizations
Jan 1999 - May 2006 (7 years 5 months)
Held roles at Mercata, Inc., Activate Corporation, and Loudeye Corporation as an individual contributor and leader.
KARCOM Web Solutions was a company I founded delivering email marketing solutions for customers like ON24, ShareBuilder, SafLink, VMC, and more.
Managed software development, solution management, and project management for various technology-driven initiatives.
Education
Colorado Technical University
Masters of Science, Management
2009 - 2009
Business and technology management with a focus on project management within organizations.
University of Hawaii
Bachelors of Business Administration, Finance
1995 - 1995
Business management focused on finance, management information systems, business statistics, and management.
Certifications
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Project Management Institute