Travis Romero

About Travis Romero

I am a cybersecurity executive with 12+ years of experience building, leading, and maturing security programs across Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Application Security, and Cloud Security. My career spans major enterprises in finance, hospitality, and media—where I’ve led teams, shaped enterprise strategy, and delivered measurable improvements to security posture.As Head of Cyber Security Operations at Marriott Vacations Worldwide, I oversee the strategic roadmap for security operations, incident response, threat detection, and engineering functions. I work closely with Legal, Privacy, HR, and enterprise technology leaders to align security initiatives with business objectives while driving resilience and governance.Previously, as VP of Security Operations at PennyMac, I built and led a 24/7/365 SOC, designed the incident lifecycle framework, established audit-ready processes aligned to NIST CSF and MITRE ATT & CK, and served as lead incident commander for major events. Across my career, I’ve consistently transformed security functions, developed high-performing teams, and championed metrics-driven decision making.I bring a leadership style grounded in communication, accountability, and strategic clarity. I thrive in environments where security is not just a technical function, but a partner to the business — enabling growth, safeguarding customer trust, and managing risk at scale.Core Competencies:• Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance• Incident Response Leadership• Security Operations Management• Threat Detection & Engineering• Risk & Compliance Alignment (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT & CK, ADS)• Cross-functional Leadership (Legal, Privacy, HR, Technology)• Budget Ownership & Program Management• Executive Communication & Board-Ready Reporting• Team Building, Mentoring & Organizational DesignI’m passionate about building modern, resilient security programs and leading teams who are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Experience

1. Head of Cyber Security Operations

   Marriott Vacations Worldwide

   Apr 2025 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

   Strategic leader for the enterprise’s cyber defense function, responsible for security operations, incident response, threat detection programs, and resilience strategy across the organization. Partner with Legal, Privacy, Tech, and Business leadership to align cybersecurity initiatives with enterprise risk objectives.Key contributions- Own and execute the strategic & tactical roadmap for Cyber Security Operations- Lead major incident response as enterprise incident commander, coordinating cross-functional recovery teams- Oversee threat detection engineering, monitoring, and incident lifecycle processes aligned to NIST CSF and MITRE ATT & CK- Provide executive reporting, program metrics, and posture updates to senior leadership- Manage budget, tooling decisions, and vendor strategy for the operations program- Develop organizational capabilities, improve processes, and mentor high-performing engineering teams.

Education

• Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Public Speaking
• Incident Response
• Network Administration
• C++
• Technical Support
• Triage
• Information Security
• Data Security
• Leadership
• Operating Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Html
• Windows
• Desktop Application Support
• Java
• Microsoft Word
• Network Security
• Desktop Support Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Php
• Access
• Security
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Customer Service