Why DAST First? Creating Common Ground in the AppSec Community
When security tools disagree, teams fragment. Most AppSec platforms amplify these divisions, forcing choices between consolidation and specialization. Discover how a DAST-first platform architecture creates common ground — providing proof that unites security teams, developers, and leadership around shared priorities. Learn how validated vulnerabilities become the universal language of AppSec.

Before joining Invicti, Neil spent a decade at Amazon.com as Vice President of Technology, where he led engineering for Marketplace, Retail Software, and Digital Media Technologies. He played a key role in launching major products and services, including the Kindle platform, Amazon China, and the first AWS offerings. Neil also held leadership roles at Zynga, where he launched Zynga.com and built the platform team, and at Evri.com, a startup focused on semantic web content discovery. He began his career in life sciences and music e-commerce, and holds a BA in biology from Temple University. Neil is also an inventor on multiple patents in e-commerce and semantic technologies.