Justin Travis Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I lead the comprehensive information security strategy for BitPay's global operations. I am responsible for safeguarding the company's sensitive data, infrastructure, and systems against advanced cybersecurity threats, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best-practices.● Managed a multi-million-dollar security budget, optimizing resource allocation to enhance security initiatives and support strategic business objectives.● Developed and enforced comprehensive information security strategies and policies, aligning them with business goals and industry best practices.● Spearheaded the design of robust security architectures, collaborating with technology and business partners to ensure compliance with NIST CSF, NYDFS Part 500, ISO 27001, DORA, and other regulatory frameworks.● Led cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security risks, reduce vulnerabilities , and oversee security technologies and incident response protocols.● Ensured continuous regulatory compliance by monitoring security controls and overseeing security audits, resulting in successful certifications and minimized regulatory risks.● Regularly presented to the Board of Directors, providing critical insights on information security updates, needs, and incidents to influence strategic decision-making.● Maintained a proactive security posture through continuous monitoring, regular assessments, and fostering organization-wide security awareness.

Tampa, Florida, United States

I executed security and compliance programs, driving business success and cyber risk reduction for industry-leading organizations.● Aligned security strategy with business goals, managed risk, and secured stakeholder buy-in to drive improvements.● Developed security metrics for executive and board-level reporting that were used to make informed security decisions.● Developed and implemented Information Security policies and objectives that drove regulatory compliance and fostered business growth.● Solved cloud security challenges using diverse security tools and code (Go, Python, Terraform, and more).● Ensured security and engineering teams met rigorous compliance requirements and standards (NIST/HIPAA/PCI/ISO/FedRamp).● Led cloud security and compliance assessments, resulting in identifying and mitigating security risks to ensure a robust and resilient cloud environment.● Provided leadership and coaching to a team of Security Consultants, guiding them in effectively addressing and fulfilling business and security requirements.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

As a leader in the Cloud Center of Excellence, I designed and implemented security requirements that aligned with business objectives, across the institution's multi-cloud environment.● Led cross-functional relationships to promote Information Security & cloud adoption● Introduced comprehensive cloud security & identity strategy for AWS and Azure environments, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and maintaining regulatory compliance● Owned cloud identity strategy, overseeing the implementation and management of identity and access management solutions (Okta/Azure AD)● Engineered and implemented cloud automation, resulting in streamlined processes and enhanced operational efficiency (Terraform/Vault/Python)● Implemented industry-leading security best practices to enhance security posture and protect critical assets in the cloud environment (least privilege/zero trust)● Provided expert guidance to Executive leadership on cloud and Information Security

Birmingham, Alabama

I spearheaded the implementation of authentication technologies for secure customer data access.● Led major security initiative for customer authentication, resulting in 8-figure savings and improved customer experience for 9MM+ customers● Created business-specific metrics & owned security vendor relationships ● Negotiated vendor service level agreements and statements of work● Owned Risk & Compliance requirements for customer authentication● Developed strategic security plans in line with business goals● Frequent presenter to Executive leadership and external stakeholders

Birmingham, Alabama

I led the strategy and implementation of Identity and Access Management solutions.● Developed and executed IAM security strategy, overseeing the implementation and authoring relevant code (Python/PowerShell)● Designed access management strategies and implemented secure measures for protecting sensitive data (encryption/least privilege)● Engineered security solutions for server and compute platforms (Windows/Linux)● Implemented a wide range of security tooling, including both in-house solutions and vendor-provided tools, to enhance the overall security posture● Cultivated strong vendor relationships and provided advisory services to the Executive team, contributing to informed decision-making and effective strategic planning

Birmingham, Alabama

I implemented solutions that safeguarded critical infrastructure data within a large-scale hospital environment. ● Supplied architecture direction and last-line engineering support in a mission-critical environment ● Improved security reporting by enhancing alert metrics and remediating security vulnerabilities in servers and workflows ● Responsible for all aspects of technical systems, including IAM, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy, among others ● Engineered highly available and fault-tolerant environments ● Developed and executed strategy action plans for significant technology changes, meeting business needs

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

I spearheaded the implementation of Information Security initiatives to protect critical infrastructure and data. ● Developed effective architecture and improved engineering processes for high-demand and highly secure networks ● Implemented security best practices for server technologies, Active Directory, and network security devices ● Advised Executive leadership on the current security environment and supplied future vision ● Built out the backup disaster recovery team into a trusted and effective business unit, improving business continuity and incident response ● Mentored junior architecture and engineering team members

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

As an Engineering Manager at a pivotal sports software company, I developed solutions for high-profile entities, including NFL, ESPN, CBS Sports, and major NCAA universities. ● Led a team of engineers building and servicing end-user applications and solutions on the AWS cloud ● Exceeded strict engineering requirements and communication expectations for high-profile clients ● Introduced security plans and processes for Identity and Access Management ● Managed and mentored Engineering Support employees

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

In a large enterprise and manufacturing environment, I served as a Systems Engineer, overseeing and administering diverse technological needs to ensure seamless operations and optimal performance. ● Administered servers running critical production operations ● Owned network and server technologies, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, and DNS● Led engineering for large-scale Information Technology projects● Responsible for Identity & Access Management