Billy Spears 🦅

Billy Spears currently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Teradata and is a member of the CNBC Technology Executive Council, where discussions focus on utilizing breakthrough technologies for growth and problem-solving. In addition, Billy acts as a Venture Advisor for Avenir, providing insights on strategic investments in technological innovation and cybersecurity, and is a Product Advisory Board Member at Palo Alto Networks, guiding the adoption of their cybersecurity offerings. Billy is also a Company Advisor for Cyvatar and served on the Board of Advisors for Cymatic, enhancing security solutions for businesses. Previous experience includes leadership roles in cybersecurity at Alteryx and loanDepot, and teaching as an adjunct professor at Webster University. Educational qualifications include an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a BS in Information Technology from National University.