Jeff W.
Head of Security & IT | Security Advisor | Program Builder
- Role
- Advisor at Plainspoken
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jeff W.
A seasoned cybersecurity executive and greenfield building security leader with over 7 years of senior leadership experience, Jeff excels at establishing and scaling security programs from the ground up. He has managed teams of up to 30 professionals dispersed globally and overseen budgets of up to $12 million in both capital and operational expenditures. His expertise spans a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology, with a specialized focus on SaaS and cloud-native platforms. His philosophy is that security serves as a business enabler, de-risking operations and facilitating safe, rapid innovation. As a people-first leader, he prioritizes mentorship and upskilling teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
Experience
Advisor
Jan 2025 — Present
Education
Central Piedmont Community College
Associate of Science - AS, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
2014 — 2016
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Cyber Security
2016 — 2018
Lynn University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Business
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