Robert Putrus

Robert Putrus, CISM, PMP, PE, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in senior management across information technology, cybersecurity, and global transformation programs. His career includes leadership roles in Fortune 100 companies, privately held firms, and start-up consulting practices, where he integrates diverse industry experience and best practices. Robert has a strong track record of successfully managing technology and business initiatives, founding companies, and contributing to industry publications and webinars.

Known for his expertise in business management, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC and Asia SFC), Robert excels in guiding companies through IPOs, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and IT turnaround programs. He possesses specialized skills in managing service providers (MSPs), security operations centers (SOC), conducting cyber risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as SSAE-18/SOC 1/SOC 2, CCPA, GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, NIST, ISO 27001/27002, COBIT, and COSO.

Mr. Putrus has also contributed to the community as an endowment board member for Junior Achievement and served as president of the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) San Diego Chapter. His educational background includes an MBA, M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, M.Sc. in Control and Systems Engineering, and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. He holds certifications including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA, Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI), and Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). He has completed executive development programs at Hitachi Academy and CIO Academy at Deloitte University.