Matthew Wiemer, MBA
About Matthew Wiemer, MBA
Matthew Wiemer is a Senior Security Risk Manager at Adobe, where he has worked since 2020. He holds an MBA and an MS in Cybersecurity and has extensive experience in security governance and risk management.
Current Role at Adobe
Matthew Wiemer serves as a Senior Security Risk Manager at Adobe, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for designing and implementing technical security safeguard architecture. He contributes to the production and enhancement of security governance, risk, and compliance analysis and reporting. Additionally, he plays a key role in validating and improving the Application Security program, which includes overseeing static and dynamic scanning infrastructure. His work supports strategic and technical initiatives through Operational Risk Assessments and leading Risk Acceptance activities.
Previous Experience at Lexmark
Prior to his current role, Matthew Wiemer worked at Lexmark as part of the IT Security Governance team from 2014 to 2020. During his six years at Lexmark, he focused on various aspects of IT security governance, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization. His experience in this role laid the groundwork for his subsequent position at Adobe, where he continues to build on his expertise in security risk management.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Wiemer holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting from Eastern Kentucky University, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University in 2018. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from the same institution between 2019 and 2022. This educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both business and technical aspects of security.
Early Career at First Christian Church
Matthew Wiemer began his career as an Accounting Office Manager at First Christian Church in Somerset, Kentucky, where he worked from 2012 to 2014. In this role, he managed various accounting functions, gaining valuable experience in financial management and organizational operations. This early experience contributed to his professional development and understanding of business processes.
Professional Skills and Contributions
In his current and previous roles, Matthew Wiemer has demonstrated expertise in conducting root cause analysis to identify security gaps and provide recommendations for risk remediation. His contributions extend to improving security governance and compliance reporting, as well as supporting strategic initiatives through comprehensive risk assessments. His technical skills in security safeguard architecture and application security further enhance his effectiveness in managing security risks.