Mike Gordon

With demonstrated success in earlier roles, I was promoted to IT-CTO for shaping and executing the company’s technological vision, driving innovation, and leveraging cutting-edge solutions to enhance the company’s competitiveness and sustainability. By developing and implementing various initiatives, I contributed to improved operational performance and IT efficiency. ➣ Improved productivity, enhanced collaboration, and reduced cost by rolling out M365 (Gov Cloud) for the entire business. ➣ Ensured consistent improvements in software quality, scale, and predictability by implementing the DevSecOps model. ➣ Drove infrastructure transformation that enabled introduction of cloud technologies and developed core enterprise IT hybrid cloud services. ➣ Envisioned concepts of intelligence-driven defense, an enterprise cyber strategy for computer network defense. ☑ DELIVERED RESULTS: ► Reduced cloud run rate by 10%+. ► Executed IT efficiencies to reduce annual run rates by over 6% and provide the business with a significant IT cost reduction over 3 years. ► Increased cloud presence by 50%, facilitating increased business demands.

As a CISO, I led the conception, vision, planning, execution, and evaluation of visionary enterprise business technology cybersecurity initiatives. With accountability for governance risk and compliance, security operations, identity and access management, intrusion detection, incident response, penetration testing, cloud security, and DevSecOps programs, I aimed to drive a more secure environment through the enterprise security program. ➣ Enhanced organizational security posture by developing and executing cybersecurity strategy. ➣ Recognized across Fortune 500 companies. Spearheaded the RSA Executive Security Action Forum (ESAF) committees, engaged with the Cyber World 50, and served as a Board Member of the Internet Security Alliance (ISA). ➣ Developed and implemented a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security program in collaboration with senior management. - Delivered regular briefings on cybersecurity threats, strategies, and key initiatives to the board of directors. Provided the board with an annual cybersecurity report. ➣ Promoted STEM, diversity, and inclusion by sponsoring the Cyber Quest competition for high school students around the world. Sponsored and presented at the RSA Scholars Program. Served as champion for Lockheed Martin inclusion events and national award programs. ☑ DELIVERED RESULTS: ► Founded the ND-ISAC. Spearheaded the strategy, incorporation, staffing, and revenue modelling. ► Served as defense industry sector chairman to the Department of Defense for all hazards security. ► Envisioned concepts of intelligence-driven defense, an enterprise cyber strategy for computer network defense. ► Designed and implemented security intelligence centers with follow-the-sun operations. Strategized transfer of internal corporate cyber knowledge and technology to profit and loss businesses and customers. ➤ Awarded Washington Executive Public Company CISO of the Year, 2021

As a Deputy CISO, I established and sustained effective government partnerships. By partnering with the different government agencies, I facilitated the creation of whole-of-government cybersecurity strategy. ☑ DELIVERED RESULTS: ► Developed and maintained key relationships with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and National Security Agency (NSA). ► Chaired the Defense Industry Supply Chain Cyber Task Force. ► Led the cybersecurity integration and security assessments for $9B+ acquisitions and divestitures. ☑ Skills Highlight: Cybersecurity ✫ Governance ✫ Compliance ✫ Thought Leadership ✫ Strategic Partnerships