Sean Duca

Co-Founder & CEO, getsoteria.ai | Governed autonomy for security operations | Cybersecurity & AI Advisor | Ex-Cisco, Ex-Palo Alto Networks

Singapore, Singapore

About

Organisations at the intersection of security, AI, and digital transformation don't need more theory. They need someone who's been in the room, made the calls, and delivered outcomes at scale. I spent over two decades doing exactly that, most recently as CTO within Cisco's Customer Experience organisation across Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, working directly with enterprise leaders to strengthen digital resilience, align technology strategy with business goals, and turn complex challenges into practical results. Today, through The Duca Group, I advise organisations and technology companies navigating cybersecurity risk, AI adoption, and technology strategy. I work with boards, leadership teams, and vendors who want clear thinking, hard-won experience, and a trusted perspective. Not a slide deck.

Experience

  • Co-Founder & CEO at getsoteria.ai
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Co-founder and CEO of getsoteria.ai, building governed autonomy for security operations. The autonomous SOC has shipped, but almost nobody has switched it on because one wrong call at machine speed is an outage. getsoteria.ai is the governance layer that wraps probabilistic AI in deterministic rules, so a machine acts only where policy allows and its confidence clears the bar set for each asset. Being right and being allowed are different things. Both have to pass, and it never fails open. Vendor-neutral, multi-tenant by design, with every action recorded, so compliance becomes a byproduct of running. Patents filed. Built in Singapore, launching in Singapore and Australia first.

  • Founder & Principal at The Duca Group
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    The Duca Group is an independent advisory firm for organisations and technology companies navigating cybersecurity, AI, and technology strategy across Asia Pacific. Engagements are designed for boards, executive teams, and vendors who need senior expertise and a direct perspective, without the overhead of a large consulting firm. Focus areas: · Cybersecurity strategy & governance · AI risk & adoption · Technology vendor strategy · Board advisory

  • Strategic Advisor at Semperis
    Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    I advise the regional leadership team on positioning, CISO engagement, and how the identity resilience conversation translates for boards and executive teams in APAC. That includes moderating CISO roundtables, acting as a sparring partner in customer conversations, and bringing a practitioner view into their thinking.

  • Advisory Board Member at Deploi
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Deploi is a health-tech platform designed specifically for military veterans, created by those who have previously served. It leverages technology to simplify accessing veteran services, enabling secure data sharing and insights into well-being.

  • Cisco ()
    • Chief Technology Officer, CX (APJC)
      Oct 2024 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

      I lead the Chief Technology Office in CX, driving innovation from initial customer engagement through to adoption and lifecycle management. By aligning Cisco’s technology and CX services, I help customers accelerate their journey to realising value and delivering the outcomes they need to succeed.

    • Chief Information Security Officer & Security Practice Leader, CX (APJC)
      Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 · 5 mos

      Lead the security practice team in APJC to strengthen organisations' security posture through cybersecurity transformation initiatives using Cisco's security services and solutions and aligning security with business objectives.