Michael A. Timineri

Michael A. Timineri has extensive experience in information security and technology roles. Michael A. is currently the Head of Information Security at Checkr, Inc., where they lead all aspects of the Trust and Security programs. Prior to this, they worked at Stanford University as the Director of Information Security Consulting, overseeing cyber risk management and championing security standards implementation. Michael A. also held the position of Director of IT Systems and Security Architecture at Stanford, where they managed teams and implemented cloud-centric solutions. Before joining Stanford, Timineri was the Director of IT, Security, and Solutions Development at Ad Art Digital Electronics, where they managed IT operations and developed internal systems and processes. Michael A. also served as the Director of National Implementations, IT and Security Operations at All Weather, Inc., playing a key role in designing air traffic control technology for the FAA. Earlier in their career, they were the Chief Technical Officer at StrongOffice, Inc., responsible for enterprise-level systems administration, and a Senior Unix/NT Systems Engineer at the University of California, Davis, where they administered a large network environment. Overall, Timineri's work experience demonstrates their expertise in information security, technology management, and system administration.

Michael A. Timineri has an extensive education history in the field of cybersecurity and information technology. Michael A. completed their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology with a specialization in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Capella University from 2021 to 2025.

Prior to that, they earned a Master's degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University between 2017 and 2020. Michael A. also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology with a specialization in Network Administration from Western Governors University, although the exact years of completion are unknown.

In addition to their formal education, Michael has pursued various certifications to enhance their expertise. Michael A. obtained the Proofpoint Certified Insider Threat Specialist certification from Proofpoint in April 2023. Michael A. also attained the Fair Credit Reporting Act - Basic Certification from PBSA - Professional Background Screeners Association in February 2021. Michael holds the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification from Amazon Web Services (AWS), which they obtained in November 2018. Additionally, they have certifications from ISACA, CompTIA, Google, and other reputable institutions, emphasizing their knowledge and skills in cybersecurity and information assurance.