Maire Sogabe

Activist, Business adviser, Change Agent, Idea generator, Job-seeker, Technologist, World traveler

Máire Sogabe is a Cybersecurity Consultant with extensive experience securing IT & OT environments and advancing information security and risk management programs. Prior to her current role at Eolas Cyber Solutions LLC, she worked at Generate where she led Security & Compliance and built a robust security program that proactively manages risk, ensures compliance, and adapts to evolving threats. Before joining Generate, Máire served as a Cyber Security Consultant at Engie, focusing on aligning the IT digital security program to the NIST CyberSecurity Framework to ensure the security and resilience of IT and OT assets across North America. Prior to Engie, she worked at Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) where she managed strategic initiatives to protect PG&E's critical infrastructure, information assets, and business operations for the Chief Security Officer. During her time at PG&E, she also implemented complex technology solutions for the electric, gas, and nuclear business, facilitating digital transformation, and enabling next-generation energy management and the Grid of Things. Máire managed one of the largest, most complex Utility GIS implementations in North America. She is a two-time energy hackathon winner. She was recognised as one of the “Silicon Valley 50” by the Irish Technology Leadership group for her leadership in technology. Máire is an “In Residence Thought Leader” for the Munster Technology University M.Sc. in FinTech Innovation program in Ireland. She holds a M.A. in Community Development from the NUI Galway, and a M.Sc. in Information Systems from Golden Gate University, in San Francisco, California.

I am passionate about mission-driven innovation, emerging tech, and startups. She is keenly interested in AI, IoT, smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and green tech. She is committed to addressing climate change, and creating a secure, resilient and sustainable future.

AI governance, Cybersecurity, Digital Compliance, Incident Response, Risk Management

Four words people would use to describe me: Adventurous - Inclusive - Connector - Curious Problems I am great at solving: Complex problems that require collaborative action motivate me and inspire me to do my best work. What makes me an “A-Team” player: My superpower is my ability to connect people, build consensus and harness their collective creative energy as a force multiplier to scale new insights, drive action, and solve complex problems. A leader I admire and why: Greta Thunberg is a leader I admire. She inspired a generation to take action on climate change. She stood up for her beliefs and challenged leaders and governments all over the world to rethink their approach to the climate crisis. "I have learned you are never too small to make a difference." Greta Thunberg Best piece of advice I ever got: Believe in yourself, work hard, and cultivate a supportive community.