Mike S.

Mike S. has over 20 years of experience in the field of information security and IT management. Mike is currently the Director of Cyber Security at Ingram Barge Company, where they started in April 2021. Prior to that, they worked as an Information Security Consultant at Citizens Bank from November 2019 to April 2021. Mike also served as the Director of Information Security at Apricity Resources from December 2016 to November 2019. Before that, Mike held positions as an IT Security/Risk Manager and IT Controller at Alfa Insurance from November 2013 to December 2016 and as an IT Solutions Manager at Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc. from August 2010 to October 2013. Additionally, they worked at Bridgestone as a Network Administrator from July 2006 to July 2010, where they were involved in various IT projects and implemented several IT solutions and controls. Mike also has experience as an Owner/Operator of Intuitive Technologies / Web Kentucky from April 2001 to December 2006.

Mike S. holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Management Information Systems from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), earned from 2006 to 2008. Mike also completed a Certificate in Strategic Innovation from Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management in 2016. Earlier in their education, from 2000 to 2005, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from Western Kentucky University. In addition to their degrees, they have earned certifications including Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM) from ISACA in 2020 and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)² in 2016.