Byron Mathis, CISM, is an experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong background in vulnerability management and cyber defense. Currently serving as the Director and Program Manager of Cyber Security at Wheels Up since May 2021, Byron has developed a robust cyber defense program and managed the implementation of ServiceNow for various security functions. Prior roles include Global Head of Vulnerability Management at Merck KGaA, where Byron led a global vulnerability management program, and Cyber Security Manager in the Security Operations Center, where an anti-phishing program was successfully executed. Byron's earlier positions include heading Infrastructure Vulnerability Management and managing desktop engineering and datacenter operations at Merck KGaA. Educational qualifications include Bachelor's degrees in Graphic Design and Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design.