Chick T.

About Chick T.

Visionary and results-driven IT and Cybersecurity Executive with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise infrastructure, service delivery, application management, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Now serving as a Executive of IT Vulnerability Management, I bring deep expertise in risk governance, cloud security, and regulatory compliance to strengthen PenFed\'s cybersecurity posture and protect critical member data. I have a proven record of managing multimillion-dollar budgets, directing high-performing global teams, and delivering scalable technology strategies across hybrid environments. My background spans ITIL, ServiceNow, Azure, cloud modernization, data governance, and IT operations—consistently driving measurable improvements in system availability, SLA performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Known for building resilient organizations, aligning technology with business strategy, and elevating security maturity through collaboration, automation, and disciplined execution.

Experience

1. Vulnerability Management Executive

   PenFed Credit Union

   Dec 2025 — Present · McLean, VA, US

   I lead PenFed’s enterprise vulnerability management program, ensuring the protection of member data, the integrity of critical systems, and full alignment with regulatory requirements across our hybrid technology environment. In this role, I oversee the identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities across infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and third-party ecosystems, partnering closely with Security, Infrastructure, Application Development, and Risk teams to drive end-to-end governance and risk reduction.I develop and enforce vulnerability management policies aligned with NCUA, FFIEC, GLBA, PCI-DSS, and NIST, while delivering clear, executive-level reporting to leadership, Risk Committees, and Audit Committees. I ensure the program remains audit-ready through disciplined evidence management and proactive compliance oversight.I lead a high-performing vulnerability governance team, mentor cybersecurity professionals, and drive automation by integrating scanning tools with asset inventories, SIEM, and ticketing workflows to enhance accuracy and remediation velocity. I also embed vulnerability controls into cloud, DevSecOps, and application lifecycle processes to strengthen security by design.My mission is to build a mature, scalable, and risk-driven vulnerability management program that supports PenFed’s commitment to operational resilience, regulatory excellence, and member trust.

Education

• Northern Virginia Community College

  Certificate, PMP and CAPM Exam Preparation course

  2015 — 2015

• Goldey-Beacom College

  Computer and Information Sciences, General

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Agile Methodologies
• Team Building
• Management
• Business Process
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Data Center
• Information Technology
• IT Strategy
• IT Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Vendor Management
• Business Intelligence
• Virtualization
• Databases
• Customer Relations
• Outsourcing
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Architectures
• Unix
• Information Security
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Leadership
• Mobile Devices
• Business Analysis
• Saas
• Requirements Gathering
• Change Management
• Customer Service
• Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Software Documentation