Chino is the Senior Global SOC Manager at Cboe Philippines, leading a team of incident responders dedicated to managing and mitigating cyberthreats globally for Cboe Global Markets, the largest options exchange worldwide. With a professional cybersecurity career starting in 2006 and personal experience since the 80s, Chino has assumed various leadership roles in IT Security, Infrastructure, Solutions Architecture, and Project Management across tech-leading companies. He possesses a master's degree in Information Technology from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business and a Certification for Ethical Hacking from EC Council.
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Cboe is pronounced - Cboe | ˈsiː boʊ | (Sea Bow)
SOC is pronounced - SOC | ˈɛs oʊ ˈsi | (ess-oh-see)
As a Global Senior Security Operations Manager, I lead a dynamic team of 19 Filipino security analysts and specialists who collaborate cross-functionally to protect our organization’s digital assets and respond to emerging threats. Our team is embedded within a company that has fully embraced Agile practices in its project management approach. This commitment is evidenced by our dedicated Scrum and Agile Project Manager, whose role is to guide, support, and continuously improve our Agile implementation across all departments.
Our organization’s adoption of Agile is more than just a buzzword—it’s a strategic decision to foster flexibility, adaptability, and rapid response in an ever-changing business and security landscape. By integrating Agile principles, we’ve shifted from rigid, siloed workflows to iterative, collaborative processes that prioritize transparency, continuous feedback, and incremental value delivery. This transformation empowers teams to break down complex projects into manageable tasks, respond swiftly to new information, and continuously refine our approach based on real-world outcomes and stakeholder input.
I teach Agile Project Management because my extensive background in security operations and project management has shown me the tangible benefits of Agile methodologies firsthand. Our company’s success is rooted in the ability to anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and deliver results efficiently—qualities that Agile brings to the forefront. By sharing Agile practices with my team and others, I aim to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, open communication, and shared accountability. This not only enhances our operational effectiveness but also prepares our team members to thrive in an increasingly complex and fast-paced environment.
Ultimately, my goal is to equip my team and colleagues with the mindset and tools needed to deliver value consistently, respond to change confidently, and achieve both individual and organizational success through Agile Project Management.