Kevin Baltes

Product Cybersecurity | Information Security | Executive Leadership

Warren, MI, United States

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Education: Master of Science (M.S.)

Engineering Science, Management of Technology

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

1997 : 2001

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Electrical Engineering

University of Dayton

1988 : 1992

Versailles High School

1984 : 1988

Experience: • Provided strategic leadership and direction, effectively establishing and maintaining an enterprise-wise, globally-oriented cybersecurity program by overseeing an international team to ensure that connected vehicle and services were protected from evolving cyber threats.

• Spearheaded end-to-end cybersecurity and privacy initiatives related to the global vehicle connected ecosystem, including in-vehicle ECUs, telecom channel, cloud, and IT back office.

• Created technology roadmaps to spur continuous program improvements, strategically establishing annual and long-term goals, defining metrics, and devising reporting mechanisms.

• Served as a people leader responsible for interviewing, hiring, staffing, performance management, and career development.

2015 : Present

General Motors

Director - Product Cybersecurity

2014 : 2015

General Motors

Senior Manager - Connected Systems and Vehicle Services Cybersecurity

• Created new engineering roles and staffed the entire department, strategically initiating and managing overall completion of mission-critical, complex engineering tasks and projects.

• Consulted with engineers to provide significant administrative and technical guidance as well as worked with stakeholders across the enterprise to foster alignment, solicit input, and gauge impact of new technologies.

• Defined vehicle cybersecurity requirements and supported internal development teams and external supply chain with the implementation

2011 : 2014

General Motors

Engineering Group Manager - Vehicle Cybersecurity

• Managed a department of engineers responsible for engine control module program management and data file release, establishing department workload priorities and assigning resources to programs.

• Developed strategies and tactics to support the business plan, mission, and goals related to specific powertrain ECU and functional regulatory requirements.

• Functioned as process owner for data file release, defining processes, best practices, and standardized procedures.

2008 : 2011

General Motors

Engineering Group Manager - Design System Engineering

• Performed project management responsibilities to achieve the development of a global enterprise system which provided calibration development and data file release capabilities.

• Identified and scheduled project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.

• Communicated with staff and business leaders on a regular basis to outline status and project bottlenecks.

• Developed high-level business requirements, including cost estimates, to determine project justification.

2006 : 2007

General Motors

IT Development Manager – Project Manager & Application Owner

Company: General Motors

Years of Experience: 31

Spoken Language: English, French

Skills Application Development, Automotive, Automotive Engineering, Black Belt, Communication Protocols, Control System Design, Cross-functional Collaborations, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Cyber, Cyber-Physical Systems, Cyber-security, Cyber Defense, Data Privacy, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Controls & Software, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Engineering Management, Ethical Hacking, Executive Leadership, Export Controls, Industry standards, Information Security, Leadership, Organizational Planning, Penetration Testing, Powertrain, Process Development, Product Cybersecurity, Product Development, Product Security, Program Management, Project Coordination, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Secure Computing, Security Engineering, Security Incident Response, Software Development, Software Engineering, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Automotive Electronics, Product Engineering, Budget Management, Security Incident

About Director of Product Cybersecurity with extensive experience providing global executive leadership to leading multinational organizations in forging new policies, strategies, requirements, and operations within the connected vehicle ecosystem. Dynamic change agent leveraging a background as a coder and developer to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders up to the C-Level, securing buy-in to achieve scalability and security milestones. Versatile people leader with a proven ability to foster a team-centered environment by empowering staff members through inclusion and collaboration.