Branden Escobar

Branden Escobar currently serves as the Director of Information Technology at Boyett Petroleum, leading digital transformation efforts and implementing technologies such as Office 365 with a focus on cost efficiency. Previously, as a Senior Cyber Assurance Analyst at the Financial Information System for California, Branden protected over $2 trillion in banking transactions, leading a Security Operations Center team to address threats and vulnerabilities. Branden has held various roles in IT and cybersecurity, including Systems Administrator positions at Boyett Petroleum and Automation Group, and has worked as a Control System Cybersecurity Analyst at Turlock Irrigation District, ensuring compliance with NERC CIP standards. Branden holds a Master's Degree in Cybersecurity from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from California State University, Stanislaus.