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.

Máire is 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.