About Dinis Cruz¶
Chief Architect of GenAI Innovation | Former CISO | Open Source Advocate¶
I am a technology leader with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, software development, and artificial intelligence. Currently serving as Chief Architect of GenAI Innovation, I focus on building practical, scalable solutions that leverage generative AI to solve real-world business challenges.
Professional Journey¶
Current Focus¶
- Chief Architect of GenAI Innovation - Leading the development of AI-powered security and knowledge management solutions
- Open Source Developer - Creator of OSBot, MGraph-DB, and other tools for serverless AI applications
- Research & Innovation - Publishing insights on semantic knowledge graphs, threat modeling, and the future of technology
Previous Roles¶
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - Led security transformation initiatives at major organizations
- Security Consultant - Advised Fortune 500 companies on application security and risk management
- OWASP Leader - Contributed to multiple OWASP projects and organized global security summits
Areas of Expertise¶
Technical Domains¶
- Generative AI & LLMs - Building practical applications with ChatGPT, Claude, and other models
- Semantic Knowledge Graphs - Creating living knowledge structures for security and business intelligence
- Application Security - Pioneering approaches to threat modeling and secure development
- Serverless Architecture - Designing scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions
Business Innovation¶
- AI-Driven Startups - Launching MVPs and products that leverage cutting-edge AI
- Digital Transformation - Helping organizations adopt AI and modern security practices
- Open Source Strategy - Building communities around practical developer tools
Notable Projects¶
Open Source Contributions¶
- OSBot Framework - Serverless Python framework for building AI applications
- MGraph-DB - Memory-first graph database optimized for AI workloads
- The Cyber Boardroom - Semantic knowledge platform for security governance
Research Initiatives¶
- MyFeeds.ai - Personalized news aggregation using semantic graphs
- Project InsightFlow - GenAI-powered regulatory intelligence
- Semantic OWASP - Reimagining security knowledge with AI and graphs
Philosophy¶
I believe in:
- Practical Innovation - Technology should solve real problems, not create new ones
- Open Knowledge - Sharing insights and code to advance the field collectively
- Human-Centered A* - Keeping people in the loop while leveraging machine intelligence
- Continuous Learning - Adapting to the rapid pace of technological change
Speaking & Writing¶
Recent Presentations¶
- "Using GenAI to Graph and Map Your Company's Data" (The Grafter, May 2025)
- "Semantic OWASP: Leveraging GenAI and Graphs" (April 2025)
- "My Journey Building a GenAI Startup" (January-February 2025)
- "Deterministic GenAI Outputs with Provenance" (OWASP AppSec Lisbon, June 2024)
Publications¶
- Author of 70+ research articles on AI, security, and technology strategy
- Regular contributor to industry publications and conferences
- Active on LinkedIn sharing daily insights on GenAI and cybersecurity
Connect¶
Current Interests¶
I'm currently exploring:
- The intersection of semantic graphs and threat modeling
- Building trust in AI systems through provenance and transparency
- European opportunities in sovereign AI and cloud infrastructure
- The future of news and media in the age of generative AI
Feel free to reach out if you're working on similar challenges or would like to collaborate on advancing the field of AI-powered security and knowledge management.