Ron Sears

About Ron Sears

Innovation is the engine of modern progress. In an era where businesses rise or fall on the strength of their digital infrastructure, secure and scalable technology isn’t just a luxury…it’s the foundation of growth, continuity, and trust.I’m Ron, a Senior Enterprise Systems & Security Architect with over two decades of experience helping organizations modernize, protect, and scale their operations through cutting-edge technology and robust cybersecurity frameworks.My career has been built at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and security where real business problems are solved with practical, future-ready solutions. I specialize in aligning enterprise IT with business objectives, leading secure cloud migrations, and designing systems that don’t just function, they outperform.At Boeing’s Insitu division, I led a full-scale IT security transformation, achieving perfect NIST 800-171 compliance scores twice and driving a seamless migration of thousands of users to Microsoft Azure GCC-High and M365 E5. That wasn’t just a project. It was a global shift in operational capability, delivered on time and under pressure.I’ve directed hospital-critical infrastructure overhauls for Legacy Health, eliminating single points of failure across 600+ VMs and strengthening patient care reliability. I’ve built enterprise security practices from the ground up guiding clients through FIPS 140-2 encryption standards, PKI deployments, Active Directory lockdowns, and full CMMC and NIST CSF compliance programs.My expertise spans:Enterprise architecture leadership that enables scalability and continuityCybersecurity governance that builds stakeholder trustSeamless IT-to-business alignment that drives ROIRisk mitigation strategies that protect digital assets without slowing growthEnterprise Deployment that Modernizes business functionsI’ve worked with federal agencies, Fortune 500s, regional health networks, and fast-scaling tech firms all seeking one thing: technology leadership they can rely on when everything’s on the line.What sets me apart is my ability to make complexity actionable. I don’t just talk security…I design, lead, and execute real-world systems that reduce risk, enhance performance, and enable transformation at scale. I lead with strategy, but I execute with precision. Technology should elevate your business, not encumber it. If you\'re looking for a senior architect who can turn technical ambition into operational reality and make your enterprise more secure, more agile, and more competitive…let’s connect.

Experience

1. Director of Information Security

   Chr Creative

   Nov 2023 — Present · Milwaukie, OR, US

   Supervised development and execution of strategic information security frameworks, policies, and procedures tailored to diverse clients across industries and market segments. • Conducted rigorous risk assessments aligned with stringent industry compliance standards, delivering customized solutions to proactively defend against emerging cybersecurity threats. • Administered cross-functional technical teams in risk mitigation initiatives and rapid response to security incidents, consistently enhancing client resilience and operational security posture.

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity Information Assurance

  2022

• Portland State University

  Business Administration, Computer Science, Math, Information Systems

  1998 — 2010

• SANS Technology Institute

  Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2012 — 2021

Skills

• Endpoint Security
• Hp
• Hyper-V
• Group Policy
• Virtualization
• Storage
• Powershell
• Microsoft Exchange
• Vmware
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Troubleshooting
• Disaster Recovery
• Cisco Technologies
• Dell
• Vsphere
• Switches
• Certificate Services
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Information Security
• Hardware
• System Center
• Adfs
• Dns
• Citrix Metaframe
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Software Documentation
• Citrix