John Eric Simmons

John Eric Simmons has a strong background in information security and software engineering. John Eric most recently worked at The Aaron's Company, Inc. as the Sr Director of Enterprise Information Security Operations. Prior to that, they held the role of Director of Information Security at Aaron's Tech. Before joining Aaron's Tech, they worked at Leidos as a Senior Software Engineer and at Varec as a Senior Software Engineer. John Eric also gained experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Consultant at International Systems Strategies and as a Software Engineer at AT&T. Overall, John Eric Simmons has over two decades of experience in the field.

John Eric Simmons earned their Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Miami in the years 1993 to 1997. John Eric later pursued a Master's degree in Cyber Security from New York University, completing it between 2011 and 2014. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications related to information systems security, including the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² in 2021. John also holds certifications in areas such as inclusive mindset for committed allies and risk analysis.