Hi, I'm Stephan Somogyi - Product Lead, Specialized and Critical Problems, User Protection
I thrive on building and scaling security products that protect users worldwide, from mobile to AI. My passion lies in translating complex technical challenges into impactful, privacy-preserving solutions where digital trust is paramount.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led Safe Browsing's expansion to protect over four billion devices globally at Google.
Drives product strategy for user protection in specialized and critical problems at Google AI.
Can offer strategic guidance on scaling security products and privacy initiatives.
🚀 Career trajectory
Journalism & Early Tech
Began career as a journalist, covering business, technology, and design for leading publications, then transitioned into product roles at VMWare and PGP.
✦ Journalism
✦ Product Management
✦ Early Tech
Google Security Pioneer
Joined Google, focusing on core security and privacy products like Safe Browsing, Chrome, and Android platform security, demonstrating a consistent focus on user protection.
✦ Cybersecurity
✦ Product Leadership
AI & Critical Problems Lead
Moved into Google AI and currently leads product for specialized user protection challenges, advising investment arms and research fellows.
✦ AI
✦ User Protection
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Research
💪🏻 Superpowers
Guardian of Digital Trust
Building and scaling security products that protect users worldwide.
✦ Led Safe Browsing's expansion to protect over four billion devices globally.
✦ Developed product strategies for Android Platform Security and user protection.
✦ Pioneered privacy-preserving approaches in AI and Chrome.
Strategic Product Architect
Translating complex technical challenges into user-centric product roadmaps.
✦ Defined product vision for specialized critical problems in user protection.
✦ Managed product development across diverse domains like AI and mobile platforms.
✦ Drove go-to-market strategies for innovative security features.
Bridge Builder & Translator
Connecting technical innovation with journalistic insight and business strategy.
✦ Advised Alphabet's venture capital arms (GV, CapitalG) on technology investments.
✦ Leveraged journalism background to articulate complex tech narratives.
✦ Built and led privacy engineering teams post-acquisition.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring emerging threats and innovative solutions in user protection and AI.
✦ Connecting with experts to share insights on privacy-preserving technologies.
✦ Seeking strategic collaborations to advance digital safety and security.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic guidance on scaling security products and privacy initiatives.
✦ Share expertise in product management for complex technical domains.
✦ Provide insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and user trust.
I would love your help on
✦ Connect with leading researchers in applied cryptography and AI safety.
✦ Identify novel approaches to user education on digital privacy.
✦ Discover emerging startups focused on innovative security solutions.