Our Leadership Team

Jonathan Major

Founder - Fractional CISO / San Francisco, CA

Jonathan Major is a highly experienced technology and security leader with a robust 25-year career in engineering, information security, and compliance. As the founder of Risk/Response, Jonathan brings his wealth of knowledge to help businesses build and protect their digital assets, instilling confidence in his clients.

With career-spanning roles at industry giants like BlackRock, Barclays Global Investors, and IBM, Jonathan has honed his skills in cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and compliance.

Jonathan's entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found Proga Digital, a low/no-code application development company, and serve as the founding VP of Engineering and Chief Security Officer at Crux Informatics. These experiences have equipped him with a unique perspective on modern businesses' challenges in the digital landscape.

At Risk/Response, Jonathan offers fractional CISO, CTO, and related services, leveraging his deep knowledge of cloud platforms, infrastructure as code, and cybersecurity best practices. His approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on expertise to deliver transformative solutions that support businesses in pursuing growth and security.

With a passion for driving innovation and a track record of success, Jonathan Major is dedicated to helping businesses navigate the complex world of technology and security, enabling them to thrive in an increasingly digital economy.

Maire Sogabe

Fractional CISO / Seattle, WA

Maire Sogabe is an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant with a proven track record of securing IT and OT environments and advancing information security and risk management programs.

She has held leadership roles at Eolas Cyber Solutions LLC, Generate, Engie, and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), where she has implemented complex technology solutions, facilitated digital transformation, and enabled next-generation energy management.

Maire is a two-time energy hackathon winner and has been recognized by the Irish Technology Leadership Group as one of the "Silicon Valley 50" for her technology leadership.

She is an "In Residence Thought Leader" for the Munster Technology University M.Sc. in FinTech Innovation program in Ireland, along with an M.A. in Community Development from NUI Galway and an M.Sc. in Information Systems from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, California.