JT Armstrong is an experienced professional in the field of cybersecurity and information technology. Their most recent role was as Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Information Technology & Systems at Plan Group Inc, where they led a team and implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity program. Prior to that, they served as a Senior IT Leader at GEOTAB, overseeing global Information Technology for the company. JT also has a strong background in the construction industry, having held positions such as Chief Information Security Officer and Director of IT Architecture & Solutions at EllisDon. JT began their career as a Principal Consultant at Decision Management Systems Inc. Overall, JT Armstrong has a diverse range of experience in leading and strategizing cybersecurity and IT initiatives for various organizations.
JT Armstrong, CISM has a diverse education history that spans various fields of study. JT obtained a professional Certificate, Strategic Leadership from the Schulich School of Business - York University in 2011. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Central Florida. JT also holds an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Computer Programming and Applications from Valencia College, as well as an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Arts from the same institution.
Continuing their educational journey, JT Armstrong completed an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from the MIT Sloan School of Management in 2014. In 2022, they attended Stanford University and earned a degree in Cybersecurity and Executive Strategy, specializing in XACS302. Furthermore, they have pursued additional certifications throughout their career. Notably, they obtained the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification from ISACA in 2017. Prior to that, they acquired the following certifications: ScrumMaster from Scrum Alliance in 2009, ITIL Version 3 Foundation from AXELOS Global Best Practice in 2009, and Security+ from CompTIA in 2008. Additionally, they achieved the Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP) certification from Lassonde Professional Development (LPD)-York University in 2018.
To enhance their skill set, JT Armstrong has pursued specialized training beyond formal education. JT completed the "How to Master Your Executive Presence" program offered by LinkedIn in 2023, as well as the "Cloud Digital Leader" program provided by Google in the same year.
April, 2021 - present