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💼 Past Experience

Thomas Johnson's Work experiences:CISO at ServerCentral Turing Group (SCTG)Thomas Johnson is currently a CISO at ServerCentral Turing Group (SCTG) in Greater Chicago Area. As CISO for ServerCentral Turing Group (SCTG), I am responsible for security, governance, compliance and maintaining a culture of security and IT Risk awareness across the entire organization. Many of our clients are in regulated industries, have compliance requirements or simply take the security of their data seriously and I oversee the efforts we take to protect client environments. Owner at FlyTJ Aviation Education and Training from May 2006 to November 2014 (8 years 7 months) in Chicago, Illinois. Aviation consulting and specialized flight instruction for owner operators. Specializing in Twin Cessna (310 to 425) and Beechcraft aircraft. Adjunct Industry Professor of Information Technology and Management at Illinois Institute of Technology. Responsible for teaching various Master's Degree courses in the Cyber Forensics and Security program as well as the Information Technology and Management program. Curriculum Committee Member (2016-2020) - Department of Information Technology and Management. Adjunct Professor at Trinity Christian College from August 2014 to May 2018 (3 years 10 months). Responsible for teaching the Information Technology Management course to students in the accelerated business program - A program which allows students to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Vice President / Managing Director at Aqueity from July 2012 to May 2014 (1 year 11 months) in Oak Brook, IL. Responsible for managing the operations of the company to include project management, engineering, operations, legal and finance. Additional responsibilities included functioning as CIO and CISO for hire for various clients (Healthcare, Banking and non-profit).• Developed Information Security Practice to include product offering, pricing, and opportunity targets• Responsible for growing revenue through the development of internal processes and procedures• Directly responsible for the leadership and management of the 5 largest clients• Architected technical solutions to solve business challenges for clients• Assisted clients in understanding how to leverage their existing investment in technology• Led the effort to increase company profitability• Created visibility into workload metrics, client profitability and service level• Administered policy and compliance for regulated clients (HIPAA / GLBA / SOX / PCI). CISO/VP - Information Security and IT Governance at Byline Bank from September 2010 to July 2012 (1 year 11 months) in Greater Chicago Area. Position reporting to the Executive Committee - Responsible for managing the Information Security Division and provide oversight to the Information Technology Department. Coordinate the development and delivery of the Information Security Program and oversee the IT Risk process.• Started new Information Security Division and created security related synergies with other business units.• Developed and maintain corporate IT Security Standards, Procedures and Guidelines.• Manage internal security projects and act as security representative on new business initiatives. • Liaison with state and federal regulators (Illinois State, FDIC and Federal Reserve).• Coordinate incident response for information security and privacy related events. • Established and responsible for the IT Risk Management Program.• Coordinate and drive PCI

🎓 Education

Thomas Johnson has a B.S. from Utah Valley University in computer science. In his educational journey, Thomas Johnson has learnedProgramming, Information Systems, and Creative Technology from Purdue University, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Utah Valley University. Thomas Johnson's professional journey has included roles in information systems, creative technology, information technology management, and developing software for businesses. Thomas Johnson has a well-rounded knowledgebase that allows him to navigate any challenge he Encounter in his work role.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Thomas Johnson brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table as a CISO at ServerCentral Turing Group. As a CISO, he is responsible for the security, governance, compliance, and maintaining a culture of security and compliance within the organization. He has also been involved in the aviation industry, specifically working with airplane manufacturers in the capacity of consultant and experience with Twin Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. In addition, he is also an adjunct professor of information technology and management at Illinois Institute of Technology and was responsible for teaching various Master's degree courses in the Cyber Forensics and Security program and the Information Technology and Management program.While at Byline Bank, Johnson also duties included developing strategies to improve efficiency and cost savings within the company and overseeingingenuine security measures as well as driving innovation within the company's information security program. In addition, he also participated in six acquisitions, several of which he leading the design and establishment of the new MPLS network infrastructure. As a CISO at ServerCentral Turing Group, Thomas Johnson brings many of his experiences and skills to the table toaddle the company in terms of security, compliance, and culture.