Michael Coates is an impressive and highly experienced individual in the field of cybersecurity. With over 20 years of experience, Michael has held various roles and positions at top organizations such as Twitter and Mozilla. Currently, as the CISO & VP Engineering at CoinList, Michael leads the security and engineering teams, ensuring the most trusted platform for cryptocurrency trading, investing, and fundraising.

In addition to his role at CoinList, Michael is an active angel investor and advisor in the cybersecurity startup space, supporting innovative solutions for pressing security challenges. Michael's expertise and leadership in the industry are further showcased through his role as the Chairman of the Board of OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project). His approach to security emphasizes the protection and empowerment of users, businesses, and communities in the digital world.

Furthermore, Michael's accomplishments extend beyond his current role. As the co-founder and CEO of Altitude Networks, a cloud data security company, he successfully led the company, which was subsequently acquired by CoinList. Additionally, Michael is an author and an investor in early-stage technology and cybersecurity companies.

Michael holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and an MS in Computer from DePaul University. His expertise in venture capital and his deep understanding of cybersecurity make him a highly respected and influential figure in the industry.