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Executive, Board Advisor, IT, Information Security, Data Privacy, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Leader, and Entrepreneur.With over 30 years of experience founding and growing managed services firms, I have successfully built, sold, and exited multiple companies. One of these ventures earned a place on the INC 500 list as the 315th fastest-growing company in America, achieving nearly 1,200 percent growth.My journey blends practical executive and technical experience and expertise with a strong focus on enabling clients to move forward faster with confidence. My entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset have driven my success and continuous professional development. I hold a BS Degree in Information Systems and Business and have earned numerous security and data privacy certifications and designations including:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Certified in Risk & Information Systems Controls (CRISC)Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO)Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E)Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP)Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC-RP)CompTIA Security+FBI InfraGardI have led IT and Information Security organizations, teams, and engagements, including first-time and complex infosec compliance efforts across various industries, predominantly in mid-market and enterprise organizations.With a career spanning more than 30 years, my roles have included Board Advisor, Founder, President/CEO, full-time CISO, program management, business development, solution architect, implementer, practitioner, vCISO, vDPO, and vCIO services. I have also been directly involved in several acquisitions over the years as a buyer, seller, and advisor, bringing a comprehensive perspective to each transaction.I look forward to connecting with you!

Listed skills include Strategic Planning, Solution Selling, Voip, Disaster Recovery, and 45 others.