James Quilty

About James Quilty

Dynamic IT and Cyber Security Expert with over 20 years’ experience assessing organizations and mitigating risk in operations, program / project management, systems engineering, and information security. Manages, implements, and streamlines complex IT and R&D designs. Enriches design of risk management platforms and methodologies. Enterprising Problem-Solver with impeccable work ethic for applying creative insight and experience to overcome challenges when leading enterprise initiatives and guiding daily operations and policy implementations. Introduces cost-effective emerging technologies. Motivational Leader and Relationship Builder. Fosters virtual team collaboration through clear remote communication. Strategic Advisor and Technical Partner. Seamlessly coordinates and collaborates with internal organizations and third-party partners to solve technical issues and produce solutions. Data-Driven Program Manager with a talent for applying Scrum Master and Kanban methodologies. Optimizes the identification, containment, and recovery from cyberattacks.Career Highlights• Supported IT Operations for $1.3B U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) network comprised of 3 data centers and 4 regional service centers providing services to 70K+ personnel worldwide in 138 countries.• Certificate of Appreciation for bravely ensuring operable computers immediately following 9-11 attack at Pentagon Telecommunications Service Center (PTSC) and returned next day.• Developed strategic and tactical plans to help IT executives swiftly identify, manage, and direct SOF Information Enterprise (SIE) resources supporting worldwide missions.• Received Certificate of Appreciation for resolving long-standing interoperability issues between National Mission Force and SOFLE communications systems aboard LHA/D platforms at USSOCOM.• Earned Commendation Medal for increasing officer intelligence awareness by creating first National Systems Defense Program (NSDP).

Experience

1. Vice President, Cyber Strategy and Risk Consulting

   Kroll

   Jul 2024 — Present

   Highly accomplished and results-oriented cybersecurity executive with a proven track record of success in leading and transforming cyber risk management programs. Expertise in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to mitigate cyber threats and protect critical assets. A strong leader with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams, foster a culture of security awareness, and effectively communicate risk to executive leadership.

Education

• American InterContinental University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Technology Project Management

  2002 — 2004

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Graduate Certificate, Information Security

  2009 — 2010

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2009 — 2012