John Tran

About John Tran

Cybersecurity-focused IT leader with 20+ years of strategic and end-to-end experience in innovative startups and small-to-mid-sized technology/manufacturing organizations. Expert in enterprise cybersecurity strategy, risk governance, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance (NIST, CMMC), while overseeing full-spectrum IT operations in lean environments (servers, networks, cloud, endpoints). Multidisciplinary background in business (MBA), marketing, and biology enables effective cross-functional alignment, turning security into a business enabler and competitive advantage. Passionate about building resilient systems that protect intellectual property, support R&D/innovation, and drive operational efficiency.Core CompetenciesCybersecurity Strategy & Risk Management; Incident Response & Threat Detection; Vulnerability Assessment & Patch Management; Endpoint Protection & Network Security, Compliance Frameworks (NIST, CMMC); MFA, Firewalls, SIEM/IDS, Antivirus; Cloud Services & Infrastructure Management; IT Policy Development & User Training; Vendor Management & Budget Optimization; Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment

Experience

1. Associate Director of Information Technology

   Visionary Fiber Technologies

   Jun 2022 — Present · Lockhart, TX, US

   Direct all IT and cybersecurity operations for a 40-user specialized manufacturing/tech company, serving as primary leader in a lean environment with full ownership of strategy, execution, and risk mitigation.• Implemented and maintained comprehensive cybersecurity controls—including MFA, firewalls, endpoint protection, secure remote access, and antivirus—reducing attack surface through regular vulnerability scans, patch management, and system hardening.• Developed and enforced IT/security policies (acceptable use, data protection, incident response), while conducting phishing awareness training and safe computing initiatives that strengthened organizational security culture.• Monitored network/endpoint activity via SIEM-like tools, investigated anomalies, and led incident response to minimize disruptions and protect critical R&D/intellectual property.• Advised executive leadership on cybersecurity posture, IT strategy, and budget-conscious investments, aligning technology with innovation goals.• Delivered end-to-end desktop/server support, resolving 99%+ of technical issues independently while managing cloud services, networks, and backups for reliable operations.

Education

• Case Western Reserve University

  BA, Biology

  1997 — 2001

• Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

  MBA, Marketing & Entreprenuership

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Layout
• SEO
• Technical Support
• Strategy
• Product Marketing
• Web Design
• Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Joomla
• Magento
• Commercial Product Photography
• Email Marketing
• Packaging Design
• User Interface Design
• New Business Development
• Business Development
• Advertising
• Website Development
• Wordpress
• Brand Management
• Packaging
• Marketing Strategy
• Logo Design
• Integrated Marketing
• Direct Mail
• Management
• Event Photography
• IT Management
• Online Marketing
• Trade Shows
• Social Media
• Marketing
• Creative Services
• Facebook
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Indesign