Pavel Samec

Background

About Pavel Samec

I am a senior technology and security leader with extensive experience leading enterprise IT security platforms, complex technology portfolios, and cross-functional teams in highly regulated environments. Currently, I manage multiple squads delivering core IT security services, including network security, API management, and logging & auditing, with responsibility for 18+ FTEs, a 20–30 mil CZK annual budget, and board-level reporting. My work spans strategy, delivery, and governance, ensuring secure, reliable, and cost-efficient technology platforms that meet both business and regulatory requirements. My career combines enterprise security leadership, startup and SaaS product development, and large-scale project management, with hands-on experience in building teams, designing processes, and enabling scalable technology solutions. I specialize in aligning technology strategy with business outcomes, driving operational excellence, and delivering measurable results across multiple domains. I am focused on the next step in my career toward CTO, CISO, or VP-level technology leadership roles, where I can shape technology strategy, strengthen security posture, and enable organizations to innovate securely and sustainably.