Devon Johnson

About

Founder of pre-revenue cybersecurity startup Ceyepher Security; has already set up lead-intent sourcing, automated pipeline/CRM analytics, and outbound marketing. Plans to raise capital after landing first clients to demonstrate value via revenue, whitepapers, and customer testimonials; interested in studio support to accelerate sales. Mentions a disability that has enabled significant time honing computer science skills and is open to joining innovative work even outside their own company.

Experience

Education

Key Strengths

• Built automated sales pipeline and CRM reporting/analytics
• Data-driven outbound marketing (open/click rate analysis)
• Pragmatic, cost-conscious approach (build vs buy; uses open-source alternatives)
• Strong understanding of VC expectations (incorporation, MRR/ARR) and accelerator/studio value

Reference Highlights

• Exceptional end-to-end ownership
• Builds full infrastructures in record time
• Willing to take on difficult issues others avoid
• Strong problem-solving and solution-finding
• Delivers clear business impact
• Built a full vendor/client information system in three days
• Improved handling times by ~40%
• Strong security mindset; improves infrastructure security
• Deep compliance focus (HIPAA, CES)
• Effective with founders and business leaders
• Strong communication; knows how to keep people attentive and focused
• Strong people management
• Acts on feedback quickly and fixes core issues