Yaroslav Popov, PhD, is a seasoned application security leader with 20+ years in software engineering and over a decade securing modern SDLCs. Leading AppSec solutions consulting team for Western Europe at OpenText Cybersecurity, he bridges deep technical rigor with real-world enterprise impact. Known for turning security into an enabler of innovation, Yaroslav delivers practical insights on continuous security, code analysis, and AI‑era security practices you can apply immediately.