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# Michael Wildpaner
Engineering leader turning security into a delivery accelerator at GitLab.

## About

Michael Wildpaner leads security engineering at GitLab. He focuses on embedding safety checks early in the development process, challenging the old assumption that secure code means slow deployment.

Instead of treating security as a final hurdle, Michael helps teams integrate automated checks directly into CI/CD pipelines. He teaches engineers how shifting left turns security from a traditional roadblock into a true accelerator for shipping better software.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2025 · July 9, 2025
Berlin, Germany
- [Why Security-First Development Helps You Ship Better Software Faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1568-why-security-first-development-helps-you-ship-better-software-faster) · 30 min · 🎥 Watch recording



## Videos

- [Why Security-First Development Helps You Ship Better Software Faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1568-why-security-first-development-helps-you-ship-better-software-faster) · Michael Wildpaner


## Links

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wildpaner/)