Jim Manico is the founder of Manicode Security, where he specializes in training software developers on secure coding and security engineering. He is actively involved in multiple ventures, serving as an investor/advisor for companies like 10Security, MergeBase, Nucleus Security, KSOC, and Inspectiv, among others. Jim is a recognized speaker, focusing on secure software practices, and holds a distinguished position as a member of the Java Champion community. He is also the esteemed author of "Iron-Clad Java: Building Secure Web Applications" published by Oracle Press.

Additionally, Jim generously volunteers for the OWASP foundation, co-leading key projects such as the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard and the OWASP Cheatsheet Series.