Ahmad J.

About Ahmad J.

Proven Information Security Executive with years of global leadership experience guiding enterprise cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance programs across SaaS, healthcare, and technology sectors. Skilled at building and scaling security strategies that protect critical assets while enabling business growth, achieving certifications including ISO 27001/27701 and SOC 2. Recognized for aligning governance and risk frameworks with organizational objectives, strengthening customer trust, and advising boards and executive teams on security posture. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and fostering a culture of security awareness that reduces incidents and enhances resilience. SELECT LEADERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS• Achieved ISO 27001 and 27701 certification on first attempt at Sitetracker, building the company’s first global security framework and directly enabling enterprise customer wins.• Implemented a global asset management system that cut procurement and shipping costs, improved accountability, and delivered $200K in annual savings.• Directed enterprise-wide Okta IAM deployment at RapidAPI, reducing IT support tickets by 40%, improving employee access efficiency by 25%, and strengthening overall security posture.• Designed and led a cybersecurity awareness program that reduced phishing vulnerability from 25% to under 5% within six months while tripling employee reporting of suspicious activity.

Experience

1. VP Information Security and Technology

   Sitetracker

   Sep 2019 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Global cybersecurity and IT executive reporting to the CLO for a $150B portfolio spanning the US, EMEA, and APAC. Built the company’s first information security program and governance framework, managed a $2.5M budget, and directed a cross-functional team of 6 analysts. Partnered across Legal, HR, Engineering, and Sales to embed security into business operations. • Led ISO 27001 and 27701 certification process from the ground up, achieving both on the first attempt with zero major non-conformities—directly enabling enterprise deals and enhancing customer trust.• Implemented a global asset management solution that optimized equipment procurement and shipping, reduced costs by $200K annually, and improved accountability across a 400-person remote workforce.• Developed and deployed a company-wide security awareness program supported by phishing simulations, reducing phishing vulnerability from 12% to 3% while cultivating a culture of shared responsibility for security.

Education

• Baruch College

  Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
• Security
• IT Security Best Practices
• System Administration
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Servers
• Itil
• Vmware
• Networking
• Vendor Management
• Html
• Video Conferencing
• Virtual Private Network (Vpn)
• Microsoft Exchange
• Dhcp
• Audio Conferencing
• Technical Support
• Vpn
• Troubleshooting
• IT Service Management
• Team Leadership
• Virtualization
• Routers
• IT Operations
• Professional Mentoring
• Dns
• Network Administration
• Help Desk Support
• Disaster Recovery
• Cisco Technologies
• IT Security Policies & Procedures
• Os X
• Windows
• Wireless Networking
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Computer Security
• Domain Name System (Dns)
• Tcp/Ip
• IT Security Operations