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About TAG Infosphere

TAG empowers Enterprise, Vendors, and Investors to tackle the most pressing challenges in Cybersecurity

TAG serves the cybersecurity community, primarily with enterprise, vendors, and venture capital. We do so through professional research and advisory that employs only seasoned experts as analysts. We are available to customers on a 24/7 basis through an online, content-rich portal.

Analyst Team

The TAG Cyber analyst team combines decades of practical experience with a commitment to serve customers. We support enterprise teams through our 24/7 Research as a Service (RaaS) and commercial vendors through our Content as a Service (CaaS) offering.

Ed Amoroso

CEO, TAG Founder

Rick Friedel

President and Chief Operating Officer

Shawn Hopkins

TAG Analyst Coordinator

David Neuman

Lead Analyst

Joanna Burkey

Senior Analyst

John Rasmussen

Senior Analyst

Howard Israel

Consulting Analyst

Al Palimenio

Consulting Analyst

Lou Steinberg

Consulting Analyst

Andy McCool

Head of Cyber Security Analytics

Iassen Christov

Director of Data Research

Carlier Hernandez

Technology Analyst

Khanjan Patel

Technology Analyst

Matt Amoroso

Chief Technology Officer

TAG Infosphere Executive Team

The TAG team combines decades of practical experience with a commitment to serve customers. We support enterprise teams through our 24/7 Research as a Service (RaaS) and commercial vendors through our Content as a Service (CaaS) offering.

Ed Amoroso

CEO, TAG Founder

Rick Friedel

President and Chief Operating Officer

David Neuman

Lead Analyst

Shawn Hopkins

TAG Analyst Coordinator

Matt Amoroso

Chief Technology Officer

Liam Baglivo

Chief of Staff

Lester Goodman

Director of Content

Michael McKenna

Chief Revenue Officer

Iassen Christov

Director of Data Research

Customer Success Team

Our TAG Success Team combines expertise and experience in their respective areas with a commitment to the continued success of our valued customers in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and climate science.

Laurie Mushinsky

VP Customer Success

Jane Mangiamele

Customer Success

Miles McDonald

Head of Video Production

David Hechler

Editor, Lead Writer

Steph Amoroso

Social Media Manager

Rich Powell

Lead Illustrator

TAG Data Research Team

The TAG Data Research team combines deep analytical expertise with advanced data science capabilities to deliver actionable insights, maintaining our rigorous research standards while transforming complex data into clear, strategic intelligence for our customers.

Iassen Christov

Director of Data Research

Carlier Hernandez

Technology Analyst

Khanjan Patel

Technology Analyst

Andre Costa

Member of Technical Staff

Development Team

Our development team brings together seasoned software engineers and innovative technologists who build and maintain the robust digital infrastructure that powers TAG's research platforms and customer-facing services.

Matt Amoroso

Chief Technology Officer

Ilya Startsev

Lead Product Designer

Andre Costa

Member of Technical Staff

Sourajyoti Bose

Senior Engineer

Ed Amoroso

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Dr. Ed Amoroso is CEO of TAG Infosphere. An NYU professor and former AT&T executive, Ed started TAG Cyber in 2016 to democratize research and advisory services and unleash his inner entrepreneur. Business Insider tapped him as one of the country’s 50 leaders “who helped lead the cyber security industry."

Prior CISO AT&T
Prior M&T Board
NYU Professor

Rick Friedel

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Rick is the President and COO at TAG Infosphere. He brings more than three decades of experience in sales, operations, and customer relationship management, having worked with Fortune 5000 customers in highly competitive markets. After a successful career with AT&T, Rick joined TAG Infosphere to work with a renewed sense of purpose, drive business growth, and help TAG Infosphere’s customers achieve their goals.

Shawn Hopkins

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Shawn Hopkins serves as Head of TAG Data Research, supporting the largest database of commercial cybersecurity vendors in the world. An industry veteran with over thirty years in government as a CTO, Shawn works on a daily basis with TAG Infosphere's enterprise clients.

Prior CISO Jefferson, NJ
Prior CTO Jefferson, NJ
Liaison to TAG Research

David Neuman

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David Neuman serves as a Senior Analyst at TAG Infosphere. Prior to joining TAG, he was the VP of Business Security for Dell Technology’s global supply chain. David is a two-time Global Chief Information Security Officer for both iHeartMedia, Inc. and Rackspace, Inc. His experience also includes serving as an Executive Director at EY for the America’s cyber security practice. David is a 28-year veteran of the United States Air Force. He’s a retired Cyber Warfare Officer who commanded the Air Force’s first Cyber Hunting unit. David is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Prior CISO Rackspace
Prior USAF
UTSA Professor

Joanna Burkey

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Joanna Burkey, Senior Analyst at TAG Infosphere, is a distinguished cybersecurity and technology executive, having recently served as Global CISO at HP Inc. Her extensive leadership background includes roles in both practitioner and product spaces within cybersecurity, positioning her as a valuable asset to the industry. Joanna's influence extends beyond executive positions; she serves as an independent director at Beyond Inc (NYSE: BYON, formerly Overstock.com Inc NASDAQ: OSTK) and ReliabilityFirst Corporation. Known for her exceptional communication, strategic planning, and goal-setting abilities, Joanna is a published thought leader dedicated to inspiring high-performance teams and advancing diversity in technology and cybersecurity.

Prior CISO HP
Prior CISO Siemens
Active Board Member

John Rasmussen

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John Rasmussen, a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience, has held pivotal roles including Senior VP and CISO at Syneos Health, VP and CISO at MedStar Health, and CISO at Oregon Health & Science University. He's a respected authority, serving on the board of directors for H-ISAC and various healthcare advisory boards. An accomplished author, John's contributions extend to textbooks and medical device cybersecurity guides. Currently a Senior Analyst at TAG Cyber, he continues to shape the cybersecurity landscape through consultancy and expertise.

Prior CISO MedStar
Prior CISO Syneos
Prior H-ISAC Board

Al Palimenio

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Al Palimenio, Senior Analyst at TAG-Infosphere, integrates 44 years of diverse expertise spanning cybersecurity, risk management, privacy, and IT operations, notably in Financial Services and Defense sectors. Formerly holding roles as CISO and SVP at Mutual of Omaha, his leadership prioritizes pragmatic, value-centric solutions while nurturing collaboration, team cohesion, and mentorship. Al's approach underscores a commitment to achieving results through a people-oriented, insightful approach to security and business alignment.

Prior CISO, Mutual of Omaha
Cyber Insurance Lead

Andy McCool

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Andy McCool is a seasoned technology executive with over 30 years of experience and a passion for driving business transformations through the use of technology. At TAG Infosphere, Andy supports a variety of consulting engagements related to cyber security metrics and support for the US Government.

Former VP, Cloud Realization, AT&T

Iassen Christov

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Iassen leads the TAG Data Research Team (TDR). He joined the TAG team in 2019 after completing his M.A. in criminal justice. His academic path sparked a strong interest in cybersecurity, combining a love for technology with a desire to improve digital safety. He has a passion for outdoor adventures including, tennis, fishing, and traveling.

Carlier Hernandez

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Carlier studied at Kean University and received a master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering and a Minor in Cyber Security. Enthusiastic learner especially when it comes to AI. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and enjoy playing video games with friends.

Khanjan Patel

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Khanjan is a graduate of Kean University, holding a master’s degree in Computational Science and Engineering with a concentration in Physics and a minor in Cyber Security. During his time at Kean, Khanjan was involved in the Cyber Crop program at TAG, where he conducted research on cyber vendors, performed domain adjacency analyses, and carried out risk assessments.

Matt Amoroso

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Matt runs the infrastructure and development team for TAG Infosphere. He holds an M.S. in Computer Science from NYU and was a co-founding member of TAG Cyber in 2017. He is a two-time speaker at Defcon r00tz Asylum, a published author, and an avid chess player.

Ed Amoroso

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Prior CISO AT&T
Prior M&T Board
NYU Professor

Rick Friedel

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David Neuman

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Prior CISO Rackspace
Prior USAF
UTSA Professor

Shawn Hopkins

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Prior CISO Jefferson, NJ
Prior CTO Jefferson, NJ
Liaison to TAG Research

Matt Amoroso

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Liam Baglivo

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Liam Baglivo is the Chief of Staff at TAG Infosphere. Liam joined the team as a Member of Technical Staff after receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. As Chief of Staff his focus is on operations, sales, events, and public relations. In his free time, Liam enjoys traveling, playing Xbox, and supporting Liverpool FC.

Lester Goodman

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Lester Goodman serves as Director of Content at TAG Infosphere. He has extensive experience in the development, launch and operations of significant media properties. His combination of creative and communication skills produce unique, targeted content in multiple forms resulting in strong individual media pieces that are part of a cohesive whole.

Michael McKenna

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Mike McKenna is the Chief Revenue Officer at TAG Infosphere. Prior to joining TAG, he was a Senior Client Partner with DMI and enjoyed almost 30 years of success in sales and client relationship management with AT&T. He is passionate about building relationships, connecting people with solutions, and driving the right outcomes. Mike is also the former Chair, and current BOD member, of Boston Partners in Education.

Iassen Christov

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Laurie Mushinsky

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Laurie is the VP of Customer Success at TAG Infosphere. A former AT&T Director of both Sales and Service, Laurie joined the TAG Infosphere team to expand the Customer Success Program. She is known for passionately providing an exceptional experience to the customers she serves. Laurie resides in Pittsburgh with her husband and daughter, is active with several local charities, serves on the board of the Civic Light Opera, and enjoys fitness boxing.

Iassen Christov

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Carlier Hernandez

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Khanjan Patel

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Matt Amoroso

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