Brad Tepe

About Brad Tepe

Global Cyber Data Resilience and Recovery Lead with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity modernization, AI-driven transformation, and infrastructure operations across Banking, Healthcare, Utilities, and Manufacturing sectors. Proven builder of resilient, scalable, and secure technology organizations operating across the United States, India, Europe, and Argentina. Recognized for aligning enterprise IT strategy to business growth, risk mitigation, regulatory alignment, and revenue expansion. Currently leading global cyber resilience initiatives at Accenture, where I developed an agentic AI powered security and migration platform projected to generate $20M+ annually as a new revenue line. Lead a 23-person engineering and automation team based in Buenos Aires supporting AI driven security, ransomware recovery, and large-scale migration initiatives. Board-facing technology executive combining CIO-level strategic oversight with deep infrastructure, disaster recovery, and cloud architecture expertise.\'Dedicated to advancing business objectives through strategic technology leadership, I empower teams, optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. As a forward-thinking, tech-savvy leader, I have a proven track record in global cyber resilience programs, enterprise IT initiatives, and cyber recovery strategies. My expertise extends to managing cross-functional teams, optimizing budgets, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory standards.

Experience

1. Accenture Security Global Cyber Attack Resilience and Recovery

   Accenture

   Sep 2022 — Present

   Led incident response efforts for high-impact cyber attacks, including coordination with cross-functional teams to contain and mitigate threats.Developed and implemented strategic recovery plans, ensuring minimal downtime and business continuity.Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses, resulting in a 30% reduction in security breaches.Created detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders, outlining attack vectors, impacts, and recovery strategies.Advised clients on cyber attack prevention strategies, leading to a 40% decrease in successful attacks.Designed and implemented custom security solutions tailored to client needs, including threat detection and response systems.Conducted security audits and assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies.Trained client staff on best practices for maintaining cyber hygiene and incident response procedures.Managed global cyber attack resilience projects, focusing on enhancing organizational preparedness and response capabilities.Collaborated with international teams to design and test recovery frameworks, improving overall system resilience.Facilitated tabletop exercises and simulations to evaluate response strategies and recovery protocols.Provided expert guidance on compliance with industry regulations and standards, including GDPR and NIST.

Education

• Gateway Technical and Community College

  IT, A+, Cisco, and Microsoft Certifications

  1998 — 2006

• VMware certified '10

  VCP4 - CERT, VMware

• EMC

  Emc

  2006

• Cisco Certified

  Certified DCSNSS, Data Center Storage Network Support Specialist

  2010

• Northern Kentucky University

  Business, Management Information Systems, General

  2000 — 2006

• CISCO- certified

  DCSNDS, Cisco Datacenter Storage Network Design Specialist

  2010

• VMware

  Certified VCP, IT

  2010

• EMC certified

  EMCPA, EMC Tech Architect , EMC Implementation Engineer VNX

  2010

• Strayer University-Maryland

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), IT management

  2010 — 2015

Skills

• Cisco Certified
• Storage Architecture
• Emc Design
• Disaster Recovery
• Vmware Esx
• Vmware
• Storage
• Emc Storage
• Netapp
• Storage Solutions
• Emcie
• Recovery Point
• Storage Management
• Cisco Ucs
• Emcta
• Vmware Certified Professional 4
• Data Center
• Server Migration
• Mba
• Cisco Technologies
• Cisco Mds San Switches
• Servers
• San
• Emc San Administration