John J. Conroy
vCISO | CISM | Cyber Security Executive | Lead Digital Transformational Programs | Mitigate Business Risk | Improve Employee Experience | Deliver High Value
- Role
- Director Cybersecurity Advisory Services at Thrive
- Location
- Providence, RI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John J. Conroy
Exceptional record of success in improving governance of corporate IT and information security management for global fortune 500 companies. Expert in global services, security, and technology management, with extensive experience leading innovative change in large complex environments. Excel building and managing top-performing teams, instituting best practices, and spearheading startups and turnarounds. Oversee global teams and consultants in USA, France, Spain, India, Singapore, and ChinaCore areas of expertise include;• Security Governance• Identity & Access Management• IT Efficiency & Productivity Improvement• IT Strategy & Execution• IT Vendor Management• Change Management / IT Transformation• Program & Project Management• Team Building / Leadership• Cyber / Cloud Security• System Backup / Recovery• Mergers & Acquisitions (M & As)• Budgeting
Experience
Director Cybersecurity Advisory Services
Jun 2025 — Present · Providence, RI, US
As Director of Cybersecurity Advisory Services, I lead a team of vCISOs responsible for delivering strategic cybersecurity program leadership to a diverse client portfolio. I oversee performance management, coaching, and operational excellence while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing culture.Alongside my leadership role, I maintain a select group of vCISO clients, providing executive‑level security advisory services, program development, and cybersecurity strategy aligned to frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS, HIPAA, CMMC, and business resiliency standards. I work closely with Account Management and senior leadership on client health, service delivery quality, escalation management, and continuous improvement of the vCISO program.Key Focus Areas:* Lead and develop a team of vCISOs, driving performance, growth, and service consistency* Ensure delivery excellence and client satisfaction through oversight, health checks, and executive engagement* Maintain a tailored vCISO portfolio, providing strategic cybersecurity guidance and program management* Advance vCISO operational processes, documentation, and service‑delivery models* Partner with regional leadership on upsell opportunities, escalations, and organizational communication
Education
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
1985 — 1990
University of Rhode Island
Master of Business Administration
1997 — 1999
Skills
- Ms Project
- Product Management
- System Administration
- Business Intelligence
- Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Networking
- Budgets
- Operating Systems
- Data Center
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Pmp
- Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Sql
- Visio
- Project Planning
- IT Service Management
- Change Management
- Hardware
- Operations Management
- Telecommunications
- Databases
- Outsourcing
- Disaster Recovery
- Process Improvement
- Integration
- Program Management
- IT Operations
- Quality Assurance
- Management
- Cloud Computing
- Software Project Management
- Crm
- Itil
- Vendor Management
- Cmmi
- Security
- Enterprise Architecture
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