Brian T. Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, Us

As the Chief Information Security Officer at Alaska Airlines since 2022, I spearhead comprehensive information security initiatives, overseeing both technological safeguards and governance protocols to safeguard critical data and systems. My role entails ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards such as PCI, as well as industry-specific compliance and conformance requirements set by TSA and FAA. At the helm of a dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals, I provide strategic direction, mentorship, and coaching to foster their development. Additionally, I serve as a Board Member for the Aviation 4 America Cybersecurity Council and the Aviation-ISAC, actively contributing to industry-wide efforts to enhance cybersecurity practices and resilience.

Seattle, Washington, Us

As the Director of Network & Connectivity Solutions at Alaska Airlines from 2015 to 2022, I played a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of data networks, unified communications, collaboration, and network security. Under my leadership, the organization underwent a transformative journey, achieving a remarkable increase in engagement from less than 65% to over 95%, making it the most highly engaged team within Information Technology.

Seattle, Wa, Us

As the Manager of AWS Network Deployment at Amazon, I led multiple teams of network deployment engineers tasked with deploying new network capacity to support AWS networks. I developed and executed a strategic initiative to establish new functionally aligned deployment teams, overseeing resource planning, hiring, and the development of processes and procedures. The primary mission was to ensure the seamless provisioning of new capacity for our customers, reflecting a commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Waltham, Ma, Us

As the Senior Manager of Global Networks at Life Technologies, I held comprehensive responsibilities for the architecture, engineering, and operations of a global network spanning hundreds of offices, multiple campuses, and data centers. A key achievement was the development and execution of a strategy to migrate WAN service providers, resulting in annual savings exceeding $1M and setting the stage for additional cost reductions through future network convergence.To enhance operational efficiency and technical excellence, I implemented formal network and network security policies, design standards, and operational processes. This initiative guided Life Technologies along a path of best practices, ensuring a robust and secure global network infrastructure. Additionally, I collaborated with the Information Security team to develop the approach and controls necessary for the initial PCI compliance validation, highlighting a commitment to regulatory compliance and data security.

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

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Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Nl

Publications:Author:• MCSE Exam Prep: SQL Server 7.0 Administration, Coriolis PublishingApril 2000, ISBN/ASIN# 1576102696• A Beginner’s Introduction to the World of Microsoft Windows NT 4.01997, (commissioned by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Technical Editor:• MCSE Study Guide: TCP/IP, New Riders Publishing1998, Post publication errataMagazine Articles:Featured Contributor, "Ask the Expert" Networking column for PlanetIT.Featured Contributor, SQL Server, NT, networking articles for TechTutorials.com.