Thomas

About Thomas

Strategic and mission-driven executive with 25+ years of leadership in insider threat management, counterintelligence (CI), and enterprise risk operations across government, defense, and corporate sectors. Former FBI Executive and senior advisor to the Department of Defense, with a deep understanding of strategic threat detection, and technology/IP Protection.Proven ability to lead cross-functional security programs, deliver executive briefings to C-suite and board-level audiences, and integrate risk governance, AI/cybersecurity policy into business operations. Expertise includes protecting high-value assets, managing sensitive investigations, and implementing insider risk frameworks that align with NISPOM, DFARS, and CMMC requirements.Recognized as a trusted advisor and high-level briefer who bridges national security priorities with corporate objectives. Experienced in developing public-private threat sharing programs, conducting CI vulnerability assessments, and leading threat mitigation strategies across critical infrastructure sectors.Board Interests:I am open to serving on advisory boards and governance committees focused on national security, insider risk, cybersecurity policy, financial sector threat mitigation, and public-private intelligence collaboration. I bring 25+ years of experience in strategic risk leadership, counterintelligence, and executive briefings at the highest levels of government and industry. Areas of interest include:Financial sector risk & compliance boardsCorporate security advisory panelsInsider threat and governance oversight committeesEmerging tech / AI security ethics boardsIntelligence/public-private sector liaisons

Experience

1. Vice President of Security, Compliance and Risk

   Vatn Systems

   Oct 2025 — Present · Bristol, RI, US

Education

• Providence College

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  1990 — 1994

• Carnegie Mellon University

  Insider Threat - CERT

  2019 — 2019