Eric Thompson

About Eric Thompson

Most problems don’t start as emergencies. They start as small misunderstandings, unclear systems, or risks people didn’t realize they were carrying.I help people and organizations understand risk, protect what matters, and make confident decisions—by combining clear systems thinking with storytelling that makes complexity human. My work sits at the intersection of technology, trust, and real life. I’ve spent years working with cybersecurity, risk management, and operational systems, but what I care about most is what those systems mean for people—families, caregivers, and small teams making decisions under pressure.I use real stories and lived experience to make invisible risks visible, so problems can be addressed before they become crises.Areas I focus on:Cybersecurity & privacy for organizationsRisk and resilience educationPractical frameworks and repeatable systemsStory-driven teaching and communicationIf you value clarity over fear, and thoughtful systems over buzzwords, we’ll probably work well together.

Experience

1. Security Consultant

   Kyndryl

   Jun 2020 — Present

   Supported enterprise data protection initiatives by implementing and operationalizing security controls that protect sensitive data across applications, servers, and user environments. Assisted with onboarding new security platforms, including role group configuration, server-based installations, access alignment, and operational readiness. Executed ongoing security scanning, classification, and control validation activities to maintain compliance with internal risk ratings and regulatory requirements. Partnered with application teams and infrastructure owners to align security tooling with business workflows and data usage patterns. Contributed to planning, testing, and implementation phases of cybersecurity technology projects, ensuring smooth transition to steady-state

Education

• Georgia State University

  Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2011 — 2012

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library

  ITIL

  2007 — 2008

• Community College of the Air Force

  Avionics Certification, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

  1990 — 1991

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  IT Project Management (Executive Course)

  2008 — 2008

• Georgia State University

  Cinematography and Film/Video Production

  1994