Shawn Chaput is a highly experienced Security Architect with a robust background in cybersecurity and compliance. Currently at Autodesk since September 2024, Shawn previously served as an Enterprise Security Architect at Central 1, a significant financial institution in Canada. In addition, Shawn has extensive consulting experience from Privity Systems Inc., where an emphasis was placed on IT security audits and architectural solutions across diverse environments. Previous roles include participating in the Standards Council of Canada, contributing as a founding member of the Cloud Security Alliance, and holding positions in various organizations, such as IT Security and PCI Compliance Program Management at Imperial Parking and Security Architect for Best Buy at Accenture. Shawn holds an MBA in Management of Technology from Simon Fraser University and a BA (Honours) in Economics and Political Science from The University of Winnipeg.