Sean Thurston

Sean Thurston has a diverse work experience in various roles related to information technology, security, and architecture. Sean is currently working at Keyavi Data as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Vice President of Professional Services, where they focus on evolving the landscape for Self Protecting Data and ensuring customer success. Prior to this, they were the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Vice President of Information Services at Keyavi Data.

Before joining Keyavi Data, Sean worked at Info-Tech Research Group as the Senior Director of the Security Research Practice, where they focused on building and maturing security programs and advising organizations on security practices and processes. Sean also worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch in various executive roles, where they played a key role in enhancing information security practices, developing secure platforms, and implementing new technologies.

Earlier in their career, Sean worked at Microsoft as a System Engineer, where they worked with large communication, advertising, and entertainment companies, and at Netrake as a Network Engineer, where they provided on-site support, validated customer configurations, and resolved system integration issues.

Sean's work experience also includes roles at Western Wireless as a Senior Network Engineer, where they led network design and deployment initiatives, and at Enginex as a Senior Solution Architect, where they managed professional services projects and led networking-related projects.

Prior to their career in the technology industry, Sean worked as a System Engineer at PACCAR.

Sean Thurston attended Bishop Guertin from 1988 to 1992 for an unspecified degree and field of study. Sean then attended Plymouth State University from 1992 to 1995, again without specifying the degree or field of study. In 2004, Sean enrolled at Bellevue College and completed their studies in 2005. The details of their degree and field of study at Bellevue College are not mentioned.