Dave Bowden Email & Phone Number

Memphis, Tn, Us

In my role as Chief Information Security Officer at Frontdoor, Inc., I lead a team of 75 security professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and vigilance. I manage a $30M budget to ensure robust cyber defense capabilities and conducted technical due diligence for a $600M M&A, assessing infrastructure, data assets, and cybersecurity to ensure strategic alignment and mitigate risks. • Designed and executed a comprehensive global strategy for Cybersecurity, IT Operations, GRC, and SRE, aligning initiatives with business goals and risk tolerance. • Built and led a team of 75 IT and security professionals, fostering a culture of vigilance, innovation, and continuous improvement. • Administered a $30M annual budget, optimizing IT assets and vendor contracts to realize $6M in cost savings over two years. • Conducted technical due diligence for a $600M M&A project, evaluating technology infrastructure, data assets, and compliance to ensure strategic alignment and risk mitigation. • Established a robust information security program, achieving zero major security incidents during a 20%+ transaction growth period. • Standardized vulnerability management processes, reducing critical cloud vulnerabilities by 70% and improving endpoint security through automated patching and monitoring systems. • Implemented disaster recovery and business continuity frameworks, safeguarding operations and ensuring seamless service delivery during unplanned disruptions. • Enhanced enterprise risk management practices, designing a framework that improved resiliency and compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and other global standards. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain regulatory compliance, improve system integrity, and support technical engineering teams with decision-making autonomy. • Spearheaded SaaS tool optimizations, negotiating contracts to save $4M and improving scalability across cloud infrastructures.

Seattle, Wa, Us

As an Advisor to Tola Capital’s portfolio clients, I provide strategic guidance in the critical areas of Artificial Intelligence, system development, cybersecurity, and data privacy. Leveraging extensive experience in building scalable, high-performance systems and aligning technology solutions with business goals, I help portfolio companies navigate complex challenges, mitigate risks, and optimize opportunities. My advisory role focuses on implementing robust AI frameworks, enhancing security postures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering innovation to create resilient, scalable, and privacy-conscious systems. By collaborating with leadership teams, I support their efforts to deliver cutting-edge solutions while maintaining operational excellence and building customer trust.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

CyberEdBoard Community is a premier global network of cybersecurity leaders dedicated to advancing the industry through collaboration, education, and innovation. As a member and advisor within the CyberEdBoard Community, I contribute expertise in cybersecurity, system development, data privacy, and governance to help organizations address evolving challenges and implement best practices. Drawing from years of experience in leading global security initiatives, I work with fellow executives to share insights, foster cross-industry collaboration, and promote the adoption of robust cybersecurity frameworks. My role emphasizes empowering community members to strengthen their security postures, align technology strategies with business objectives, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes to drive sustainable success in an increasingly digital world.

I began my photography journey in 1981 with a Pentax K1000 and TRI-X Pan film, eager to capture the world around me. With a formal education in Architecture and later Computer Information Systems, I was fortunate to develop a deep appreciation for the human form, color, light, texture, and composition. My architectural training in drawing, painting, and sculpting has significantly influenced my approach to photography, fostering a strong understanding of visual storytelling across mediums. “To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place…. I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” – Elliott Erwitt“To master photography, you need the brain of a scientist and the mind of an artist.” – James ElliottEncouraged by friends and family, I rediscovered my passion for photography. Unlike a full-time business, I approach photography as a deeply personal creative outlet, carefully selecting my projects. Since my return, I’ve been published in books, magazines, newspapers, and websites. My work has been featured in three galleries and commissioned for events, sports, eSports, and concerts. Over the years, I’ve received awards and photographed notable people and events. Today, I proudly shoot exclusively with Nikon equipment, using a Z9 and all S Line lenses to capture life’s moments with precision and artistry.

Ca, Us

Zwift is a leading fitness technology company that merges massively multiplayer online gaming with indoor cycling and running, delivering immersive and interactive training experiences. As Vice President, I led global efforts in information security, compliance, data privacy, and IT, ensuring Zwift’s operations remained secure, scalable, and in line with international regulations. My initiatives included building a comprehensive security and privacy framework, chairing the Zwift Security Council, and developing disaster recovery and business continuity plans, positioning Zwift as a trusted and innovative leader in fitness technology. These contributions supported the company’s growth and its mission to connect a global fitness community. • Designed and implemented a comprehensive framework for Information Security, Compliance, and Data Privacy to identify control gaps, document controls, and develop remediation plans. • Chaired the Zwift Security Council, leading monthly discussions with executives to address IT and production system risks, incident response, data protection, and issue resolution. • Enhanced global privacy education and training programs to improve awareness and compliance with data protection standards. • Authored technical specifications for Zwift’s COPPA and GDPR-compliant Verifiable Parental Consent workflow. • Monitored and analyzed global data privacy and security regulations to align Zwift’s operational procedures with privacy standards and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of player and employee data. • Collaborated with executives, the board, and investors to secure Series B and C funding rounds totaling $625M by delivering technical due diligence and executing critical InfoSec, Compliance, and IT initiatives to support rapid growth.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Riot Games is a globally recognized video game developer, publisher, and esports tournament organizer, renowned for its flagship title, League of Legends. With a player base of over 225 million across 129 countries, Riot Games is a pioneer in creating immersive gaming experiences and fostering vibrant global communities. As Head of Global Compliance, Data Privacy & Business Continuity, I spearheaded initiatives to establish and scale secure, scalable, and compliant systems that supported Riot’s explosive growth and global operations. My leadership contributed to maintaining data security, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing the overall player experience.• Established and led global information security frameworks across 22 offices and 30 data centers, managing a $23M annual budget and a team of 30.• Implemented secure data collection policies and technologies, including cloud-based SSO, IAM, DDoS mitigation, and endpoint protection, safeguarding customer data and corporate systems.• Spearheaded Riot’s GDPR compliance efforts ahead of deadlines, positioning the company as a leader in global data privacy and achieving Privacy Shield certification with the U.S. Department of Commerce.• Scaled infrastructure to support a growth in concurrent users from 2M to 30M, directing corporate data center expansions and ensuring seamless global operations across 129 countries.• Designed and implemented disaster recovery and global data persistence systems, ensuring the operational integrity of over 60,000 distributed servers and enhancing business resiliency.• Partnered with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, improve service delivery, and proactively address regulatory and compliance challenges.• Developed and delivered company-wide security training programs, raising awareness and adherence to data privacy and protection protocols• Achieved and maintained compliance with multiple global regulatory standards, including PCI, GDPR, KISA, COPPA, OBA

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Product owner for the migration from Exchange to Gmail and Google’s Application Suite with no downtime or outage globally.• Managed the design and development of new Corporate Data Center and Data Archive/Persistence Service.• Led the planning and delivery of six regional offices in support of League of Legends growth globally.• Implemented campus early warning SMS services for emergency situations and notifications.• Managed implementation of strict network segregation for all areas in event of network compromise.• Implemented home network security and physical security for Riot Executives and events.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Transverse is a leading provider of cloud-based billing solutions, delivering innovative subscription and usage-based billing platforms that empower businesses to scale and manage complex revenue models. As Vice President of Compliance & Data Governance, I played a pivotal role in establishing data governance frameworks and designing solutions that streamlined billing operations while ensuring regulatory compliance. My contributions supported GoTransverse’s mission to simplify billing complexities and enable organizations to optimize their financial operations. • Developed a comprehensive data governance program to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with global standards, enhancing trust and operational efficiency. • Spearheaded the design and development of an innovative SaaS billing platform that supported real-time billing and payment processing for enterprise clients. • Implemented secure data management protocols, ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and PCI DSS while protecting sensitive client and customer information. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline billing processes, reduce errors, and improve time-to-market for new features and integrations. • Provided strategic guidance on technology upgrades and process automation to optimize system performance and scalability for growing business needs. • Delivered solutions that increased customer retention and satisfaction by enhancing billing transparency and operational reliability. • Established frameworks for risk management, aligning billing systems with industry best practices to mitigate financial and operational risks.

Austin, Tx, Us

Managed SaaS and eCRM system integrations and oversaw the creation and integration of an online marketing software suite that included eCommerce, email marketing, and content management tools, while supervising a staff of 45. Led the development of enterprise systems and mobile/web applications, guided code and system reviews, and spearheaded the delivery of critical solutions for some of the world’s largest charities and non-profits.SELECT CONTRIBUTIONS:► Provided enterprise tools and systems for clients such as Susan G. Komen Foundation, AARP, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, Greenpeace, and others.► Enhanced mentoring, career planning, and recruiting initiatives to improve employee retention.

I led the design/development and implementation of the PPI PayMover Payment Gateway serving 50,000 client partners and facilitating over $5B in transactions a year. To expose all payment methods on an enterprise service bus (ESB) for maximum code/service reuse, integration efficiency, and time-to-market cycles. While supervising the development teams, I provided project and risk mitigation planning.SELECT CONTRIBUTIONS:► Introduced the self-contained PPI PayMover Gift System that let merchants customize their gift cards.► Led the development of a merchant payment gateway, a gift card customization system, and a merchant integration and sales solution.► Accountable for project management, risk mitigation, contingency planning, budgets, and resources.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Brought on board to head-up the core division responsible for processing all financial transactions for 70 million customers and 2.5 million merchants worldwide. Supervised a staff of 30. SELECT CONTRIBUTIONS:► Drove the development of the merchant payment and management, payments global ledger, Amazon Wallet, Bill Me Later, and a micropayment aggregation solution.► Managed global system integration, release, and problem-solving for web-based systems, applications, and infrastructures.► Steering the successful development of a $2 billion+ Customer Account Management System (CAM) Global Ledger. Working across business units to ensure system accurately reconciled/disbursed merchant payments.► Led development of Amazon Currency Converter Service. Responsible for managing the design, development, and maintenance of the service which enables customers to purchase in local currency and avoid charges associated with the conversion process, while lowering the cost of payments processing and contributing to the Amazon’s bottom line.

San Jose, California, Us

Earned a promotion to lead the development of a $600M License Renewal System responsible for the automatic renewal of consumer software licensing, and registration. Spearheaded top-level projects and programs, planning and design sessions, integration efforts, global releases, quality assurance, and business analysis functions. Accountable for overseeing 100+ employees, including offshore teams and budget of $20M. DELIVERED RESULTS:► Managed the issuance of more than 45,000 software licenses and subscriptions per month for more than 140 million customers annually.

San Jose, California, Us

Directed the development of global technologies and site hosting to support as many as 29 million daily visitors. Managed development projects as large as $15M, partnering with business, customer experience, and IT groups. Supervised a staff of 80, including offshore development and QA teams.SELECT CONTRIBUTIONS:► Created a Support Organizations Knowledge Management system.► Initiated and led the Symantec Global Portal Infrastructure development project.► Enhanced development capabilities by instituting Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Achieved early career success in roles the following roles:► Senior Program Manager at Vignette► Director/Program Manager at Scient► Director of Project Management at SQL Systems► General Manager at Install Shield Software Technologies► Founder/Vice President at Puzzled Software.

Bachelor’S Degree, Architecture & Design

Master’S Degree, Computer Information Systems

Executive Education

Artificial Intelligence

Professional Training / Development