Tony Sumcad

About Tony Sumcad

I am a senior technology leader who specializes in modernizing mission-critical platforms…

Experience

1. Principal Consultant

   Ford Motor Company

   Oct 2025 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   Technology and Cyber Security consultative services specializing in Business Impact Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Governance Risk and Compliance, and process/technology solutions.About My PracticeI help organizations bridge the gap between technical capability and business resilience. With decades of hands-on experience across application development, quality assurance, operations, and specialized security domains like PKI administration, I bring a practitioner\'s perspective to cybersecurity consulting—not just theory, but battle-tested solutions that work in the real world.My consultancy focuses on three core pillars:Business Continuity & Resilience: I conduct comprehensive Business Impact Analyses and design Disaster Recovery strategies that align with actual business operations, not checkbox compliance. Having worked in operations and seen systems fail in production, I understand what truly keeps organizations running and what represents acceptable risk versus catastrophic exposure.Governance, Risk & Compliance: I translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable technical controls and sustainable processes. My approach centers on risk-based prioritization—focusing resources where they matter most rather than pursuing perfect security that\'s neither achievable nor necessary. I\'ve learned that effective GRC isn\'t about creating mountains of documentation; it\'s about creating a security posture that enables business while managing risk intelligently.Process & Technology Solutions: This is where my development and operations background differentiates my approach. I don\'t just identify problems or write reports—I architect implementable solutions. Whether it\'s designing PKI infrastructure, integrating security into DevOps pipelines, or automating compliance controls, I deliver solutions that work within your existing technology stack and operational realities.

Education

• Wayne State University

  MBA, Business Administration

• Michigan State University

  Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• IT Strategy
• Requirements Analysis
• Computer Hardware
• Testing
• Agile Methodologies
• Integration
• Engineering
• Systems Engineering