Jesse P Lesperance

InfoSec Leader, Mentor, Advisor, Board Member, Community Organizer

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jesse@lesperance.io
https://lesperance.io

Skills

Secure Architecture Design, Cloud Security

Network Security, IAM, AppSec, Pen Testing

Python, PCI/SOC2 Compliance, Leadership

About

Visionary cybersecurity and DevOps leader with a proven ability to transform complex challenges into innovative solutions. A polymath with deep expertise across cloud security, application security, penetration testing, and compliance frameworks, Jesse thrives in high-impact environments, quickly mastering new technologies and driving strategic security initiatives. Known for his dynamic leadership, he has built and led multiple security departments, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.

Jesse is a natural problem solver with a strategic mindset, always seeking to optimize security, performance, and operational efficiency. His ability to mentor and elevate teams, combined with a relentless drive for innovation, makes him an asset to any organization. Whether architecting secure cloud environments, leading white-hat hacking initiatives, or implementing zero-trust security models, Jesse consistently delivers critical results while fostering camaraderie and a shared commitment to security excellence.

Projects


Shad0wBridge

Command and Control system for penetration testing and red team events.

https://github.com/jplesperance/Shad0wBridge


Redis Sniffer

A Redis event capture and replay utility

https://github.com/jplesperance/redissniffer


Work Experience


Principal Security Architect

SentiLink

08/2021 - Present

https://sentilink.com

Board Member - Secretary

SF Bay Area InfraGard

01/2022 - Present

https://sfbay-infragard.org

Senior Security Architect

Evernote

01/2018 - 08/2021

https://evernote.com

Senior Security Engineer

eBay

04/2016 - 12/2017

https://ebay.com

Manager, DevOps

Apixio

01/2015 - 04/2016

https://apixio.com

Certifications


Certified Information Security Manager

ISACA

01/2021

https://isaca.org

Offensive Security Wireless Professional

Offensive Security

05/2019

https://offensive-security.com

eLearnSecurity Junior Penetration Tester

eLearnSecurity

04/2019

https://elearnsecurity.com

Certified Cloud Security Professional

(ISC)2

07/2017

https://isc.com

Certified Information System Auditor

ISACA

09/2016

https://isaca.org