Stan Voskov
Ann Arbor
Summary
Cybersecurity engineer and technology leader with extensive experience in embedded systems security, cryptographic architecture, threat modeling, and secure product development. Proven record guiding organizations through secure-by-design engineering processes, compliance reviews, kernel-level product security, and large-scale system modernization. Brings deep expertise in security assessments, penetration testing, and the development of hardened architectures that align with global standards such as ISO 21434 and UNECE R155. Ideal for advancing secure vehicle ecosystem development and embedded cybersecurity for next-generation mobility.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Technology Officer
ToucanX
01.2022 - Current
- Designed a proprietary cryptographic algorithm and implemented secure usage strategies.
- Led development of a kernel-level security product, aligning with modern OS APIs and secure embedded design practices.
- Conducted performance tuning, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments across embedded components.
- Executed a full knowledge-transfer and environment migration from overseas to a U.S.-based secure development operation.
- Produced extensive engineering documentation including requirements, security specifications, and test plans supporting compliance and auditability.
Cloud Consultant & Big Data Security Specialist
Arbormetrix
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Designed secure distributed computation frameworks in Apache Spark addressing complex data-structure constraints.
- Recommended and evaluated secure technologies for large-scale processing, with emphasis on threat surface reduction and secure operation.
- Implemented containerization, automated deployments, and system hardening for cloud workloads.
- Developed cybersecurity strategies to protect organizational data assets and workflows.
- Installed and optimized distributed systems with secure configurations including Spark, Ignite, and Jupyter on AWS.
Senior Security & Systems Engineer
vAuto (AIS BU)
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Coordinated enhancements to meet external cybersecurity risk-assessment requirements.
- Verified compliance with third-party penetration-test results and recommended mitigation plans.
- Implemented performance optimizations and secure caching algorithms for high-traffic automotive applications.
- Mentored engineering teams on secure coding standards and system hardening.
Director of Technology
Automotive Information Systems (AIS)
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Established security-driven software development practices for all engineering teams.
- Conducted final security reviews, threat assessments, and architecture approvals for all new products.
- Led the rewrite of legacy systems using scalable, secure object-oriented frameworks.
- Directed SQL optimization and secure caching strategies for high-volume automotive-related systems.
- Oversaw server provisioning, secure configuration, and access-control planning.
01.2000 - 01.2012
- Chief Software Architect for Secure Crossing, leading the redevelopment of firewall appliances and monitoring systems.
- Architected a medical monitoring platform with real-time data integrity checks and secure alert logic (Huron Medical Technologies).
- Built scalable, secure messaging and video-communication systems (VMDirect).
- Designed a secure web-based optimization engine handling $10B+ monthly loan portfolios (ABN AMRO).
- Primary developer for enterprise authentication, authorization, and secure transaction systems across multiple organizations.
Education
PhD Program - Mathematics
University of Michigan
B.S. - Mathematics & Physics
University of Michigan
Skills
- Embedded & Product Cybersecurity: Kernel-level security, IoT security, threat modeling (MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE), secure system design
- Cybersecurity Engineering: Compliance reviews, risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, supplier documentation review
- Cryptography: Proprietary algorithm design, secure key strategies, applied cryptographic controls
- Secure SDLC: Requirements engineering, secure architecture reviews, documentation, test planning
- DevOps & Cloud: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Terraform, AWS
- Programming Languages: C/C, Java, Python, PHP, C#, JavaScript, Perl
- Data Systems: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, DB/2, MSSQL
- Leadership: Cross-functional collaboration, team building, system migration, governance reporting
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Chief Technology Officer
ToucanX
01.2022 - Current
Cloud Consultant & Big Data Security Specialist
Arbormetrix
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Security & Systems Engineer
vAuto (AIS BU)
01.2013 - 01.2014
Director of Technology
Automotive Information Systems (AIS)
01.2010 - 01.2013
01.2000 - 01.2012
B.S. - Mathematics & Physics
University of Michigan
PhD Program - Mathematics
University of Michigan