Thomas Paterson helps organizations bridge the gap between software innovation and security. As a Senior Sales Engineer at Black Duck, he works with enterprises across Europe to modernize application security, improve software supply chain resilience, and prepare for emerging regulatory requirements such as the Cyber Resilience Act.
Before joining Black Duck, Thomas spent more than 16 years at TomTom, where he held leadership roles across software engineering, DevOps, release management, and product security. Combining hands-on engineering experience with deep security expertise, Thomas brings a practical perspective on how organizations can embrace AI-driven development while reducing risk and accelerating innovation