Brian Cunningham
IT Strategist | IT Modernization Pro | Cybersecurity Maestro
- Role
- Senior Data Governance Lead at Quadrant, Inc
- Location
- Sterling, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Cunningham
Over 10 years have been dedicated to advancing enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies, enhancing cloud integration (AWS, Google), and modernizing IT systems. The team implemented advanced IT and cybersecurity tools that significantly improved the organization\'s risk posture, while regular collaboration with the board and C-suite ensured alignment on cybersecurity and modernization goals. Prior experience at the Department of Defense as Deputy Chief of Operations and Information Security Manager sharpened expertise in information assurance, digital authentication, and firewalls. A mission-driven approach to safeguarding critical assets, optimizing organizational resilience, and facilitating seamless technology integration defines every effort, particularly in high-stakes, complex environments.
Experience
Senior Data Governance Lead
Oct 2025 — Present · Arlington, VA, US
Drove expansion of program capabilities by leading high-stakes stakeholder discussions and identifying new business development opportunities.•Executive Advisory: Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, championing process re-engineering to eliminate systemic inefficiencies and optimize program performance.•Directing the enterprise roadmap for information governance, ensuring data protection and change management align with rigorous organizational audit standards.•Orchestrate complex program logistics and vendor dependencies, mitigating strategic risks to ensure technology integration meets core business goals.
Education
University of Maryland University College
Master of Science (M.S.)
Virginia Tech
Bachelor’s Degree
Skills
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Social Media
- Management
- Talent Acquisition
- Cloud Computing
- Sales
- Voice Over Ip (Voip)
- Recruiting
- Salesforce.com
- Information Security
- Microsoft Technologies
- Consulting
- Cloud Security
- Information Technology
- Computer Repair
- Technology Integration
- Microsoft Office
- Account Management
- Cold Calling
- Security
- Cisco Voip
- Leadership
- Networking
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