John Rector

John Rector is an experienced technology and security executive currently serving as the Director of Technology Line of Business at Chinook Systems Inc., where responsibilities include overseeing internal development of emerging Operational Technology products and leading strategic initiatives such as the DoD Zero Trust Network Architecture. With over a decade of experience as Chief Security Officer and Senior IT Security Strategist at SVD Solutions, John excels in IT security management, cybersecurity strategy, and compliance. Additional roles include Senior IT Security Strategist with the U.S. Department of Justice, Cyber Practice Lead at NXT, and Chief Information Security Officer at Arootah, showcasing a strong background in project management, strategic planning, and business development. John's academic qualifications include a Master of Divinity from Liberty University, a Master’s in Information Assurance from Norwich University, and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.