Kimberly Mattheys

Kimberly Mattheys is a leading cybersecurity strategist and speaker, known for her cutting-edge expertise in secure-by-design principles, DevSecOps leadership, and risk-based software development. With over a decade of experience spanning financial services, critical infrastructure, and SaaS industries, she advises global organisations on balancing innovation with security across the software lifecycle. Kimberly’s talks leave audiences with practical strategies to improve resilience, reduce risk, and empower security-minded cultures from the inside out.

Currently serving as Strategic Advisor in Product Security, Kimberly works with tech leaders to embed governance and security architecture into DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring CI/CD integrity, cloud safety, and compliance with frameworks such as DORA, ISO 27001, and NIS2. She is also Head of Application Security and DevSecOps at Solaris SE, where she leads teams responsible for offensive and defensive security, architecture review, and secure development enablement.

Kimberly’s career includes pivotal roles as a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Lead DevSecOps Engineer, and Security Chapter Leader for the DevSecCon Global Community, where she leads Cape Town’s foremost network of secure software professionals. With each role, she has shaped secure ecosystems by building robust vulnerability management strategies, championing developer enablement programs, and steering cultural shifts within engineering teams.

Whether delivering insights on threat modelling, zero trust architecture, or secure supply chains, Kimberly brings clarity, precision, and actionable takeaways to every stage. Her real-world experience with enterprise-scale challenges makes her an impactful speaker for executive audiences, developers, and cybersecurity professionals alike.

Book Kimberly Mattheys today to empower your teams with expert insights into DevSecOps, application security, and the future of secure digital innovation.