Don Elliott, CISSP, CCSP

Don Elliott, CISSP, CCSP, has extensive experience in the field of information technology and security. Don has held various roles in different organizations, showcasing their expertise and ability to manage and maintain information systems.

In 1995, Don began their career at Bank of America as an AVP, Financial Information Technology, where they played a vital role in creating the Finance Technical Support Unit. Don provided Help Desk support and technical training for over 200 staff members and managed projects related to network development and facilities management. Don also served as a liaison and business analyst between the Finance Department and Information Systems/Information Technologies Departments, coordinating Y2K compliance efforts for the Northwest Business Finance Department.

From 2000 to 2006, Don worked at Pacifica Bank as a VP & Mgr., Information Technology. Don was responsible for administering and maintaining the bank's server farm and network infrastructure. Don managed vendor and service provider relationships, negotiated contracts, and provided training and Help Desk support for a staff of 40-50 users.

In 2007, Don joined Enterprise Systems, Inc. as a Technical Consultant & Project Manager, where they provided technical consulting services to clients, including network administration, preventive maintenance, and system development proposals. Don also led the successful implementation of ESI's NCentral managed services product.

In the same year, they also started working at Foundation Bank/Pacific Continental Bank as a VP & Mgr., Information Technology. In this role, they developed, managed, and maintained the bank's information systems and network infrastructure. Don established technical standards, methodologies, and priorities and provided IT support services to all departments.

In 2017, Don joined AuditOne, LLC as a Senior Associate, where they worked until 2020. During their time there, they played a crucial role in the company as a Senior Information Security Consultant.

In 2020, Don moved on to First Information Technology Services, Inc as a Senior Information Security Consultant, further strengthening their expertise in the field.

Don Elliott, CISSP, CCSP has a diverse education history. Don obtained an Accounting Certificate from Everett Business College, focusing on the field of Accounting. Don later attended Everett Community College, where they studied Computer Science. In addition to their education, Don has acquired several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Don obtained the CompTIA Project+ certification from CompTIA in February 2019. Subsequently, Don earned the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification from (ISC)² in February 2022, and the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² in February 2021. While specific information about the institution for the ITIL Foundations and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certifications is unavailable, it is noteworthy that Don possesses these certifications as well.