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I am Michael
La Plante

SVP of Information Security and Operations

about me

I'm an accomplished technology executive with comprehensive expertise in cybersecurity strategy, enterprise operations, and innovative software engineering.

With over 15 years of distinguished professional experience, I spearhead mission-critical technology initiatives as SVP of Information Security and Operations, delivering measurable impact across complex enterprise environments. My career trajectory showcases proven success in software engineering excellence, advanced security architecture, strategic team leadership, and operational transformation.

I architect and implement secure, scalable enterprise-grade technology solutions while cultivating high-performing teams that consistently exceed objectives and drive meaningful organizational change.

by the numbers

$800M Company secured
15+ Years in enterprise security
70+ Speaking engagements
500+ Clients served

consulting services

Security Architecture

Assess your infrastructure, identify gaps, and design defense-in-depth strategies tailored to your risk profile and compliance requirements.

Cloud Security Strategy

Build secure multi-cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP with zero-trust principles, least-privilege access, and continuous monitoring.

Compliance & Risk

Navigate SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS with practical frameworks that satisfy auditors without slowing your teams down.

Engineering Leadership

Scale engineering organizations, establish DevSecOps practices, and build the security culture that keeps your company out of the headlines.

my experience

  • January 2026 — Present

    Proforma

    SVP of Information Security and Operations

    Leading information security strategy and operational excellence across the organization. Establishing and maintaining comprehensive security frameworks, driving compliance with industry standards, and fostering a culture of security awareness.

  • April 2022 — January 2026

    Proforma

    Vice President of Technology

    Led and managed technology teams while driving security and compliance innovation. Spearheaded strategic initiatives to enhance infrastructure security, implement robust compliance frameworks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

  • November 2021 — April 2022

    Proforma

    Director of Engineering

    Responsible for the continued development of the company's multi-million dollar business management solution. Led development teams in greenfield and remediation work, monthly trainings, and 1-1 coaching.

  • July 2019 — November 2021

    Proforma

    Software Development Manager

    Led development teams in executing greenfield and remediation tasks, with monthly trainings with team members and coaching of team leaders.

  • June 2015 — February 2019

    FireEye

    Senior Web Engineer

    Created all Front End Development practices for FireEye's next-generation threat portal, FireEye Intelligence Portal, using React and Redux.

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