Byron Busby
30+ years leading enterprise cybersecurity strategy, IT governance, and digital transformation across global financial services and technology organizations.
Areas of Focus
Cybersecurity Governance
Enterprise-wide security frameworks, Red Team testing governance, regulatory alignment and risk management.
GRC & Compliance
SOC 2, IAM governance, policy frameworks, and enterprise risk controls that enable sustainable value.
Digital Transformation
Leading cross-functional global initiatives and technology portfolio modernization at scale.
IT Strategy & Architecture
Aligning technology strategy with business priorities, vendor governance, and IT financial planning.
Identity & Access Mgmt
Global IAM transformation, cloud adoption security, privileged access risk reduction.
Education & Mentorship
Teaching cybersecurity governance and enterprise IT at the college level; bridging theory and practice.
Career History
VP. Cyber Security Operations (CSO) Governance
Citi · Irving, TX | Jan 2024 – Present
- Directs enterprise Red Team testing operations simulating real-world cyber threats across critical global systems.
- Partners with cybersecurity, risk, legal, and compliance leadership to align testing strategy with regulatory expectations.
- Translates technical findings into executive-level risk insights for senior leadership.
- Maintains strategic testing roadmap aligned with enterprise cybersecurity priorities.
Adjunct Professor
Tarrant County College District · Fort Worth, TX | Mar 2024 – Present
- Teaches cybersecurity governance, risk management, and enterprise IT operations.
- Develops course content connecting academic theory to real-world enterprise IT governance practices.
Director of IT
Bottle Rocket (Ogilvy) · Addison, TX | Feb 2023 – Jan 2024
- Led enterprise IT strategy and operations for a high-growth digital consultancy.
- Delivered $400K in IT budget optimization through strategic vendor negotiation.
- Implemented cybersecurity practices aligned with regulatory and data protection standards.
Director, DevSecOps
Bottle Rocket (Ogilvy) · Addison, TX | Jul 2021 – Feb 2023
- Established SOC 2 governance program, achieving SOC 2 Type 1 certification.
- Built DevSecOps frameworks integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
VP, Identity and Access Management (IAM) Governance
Citi · Irving, TX | Nov 2018 – Jul 2021
- Led global IAM transformation supporting cloud adoption and security modernization.
- Reduced privileged access risk by 30% through enhanced governance controls.
- Increased compliance participation by 40% through global awareness programs.
Senior Tax Technology Systems Analyst
KPMG · Dallas, TX | Nov 2006 – Oct 2018
- Senior technical advisor for large-scale enterprise platforms for Fortune 100/500 clients.
- Led root cause analysis initiatives improving system reliability and user productivity.
IT Analyst
Computer Sciences Corporation · Las Colinas, TX | Feb 2005 – Nov 2006
- Provided technical support using problem determination and analysis techniques.
- Served as on-site trainer, SME, and business analyst negotiating SLAs.
- Renewed confidence with a high-profile client, resulting in a renewed 5-year government contract.
IT Helpdesk Analyst
Accor North America · Addison, TX | May 2004 – Feb 2005
- Resolved end-user PC and mainframe concerns across global property management systems.
- Communicated troubleshooting logic to non-IT personnel.
Facility Intern
Allstate Insurance Company · Irving, TX | Jun 2001 – Aug 2001
- Created a Visual Basic barcode scanning program for automatic data population.
- Built and wired a new training room to teach Input Accel processes.
Technical Associate
Blue Chip Computers · Duncanville, TX | Dec 1997 – Sep 1998
- Designed, built, repaired, and upgraded customer PCs.
- Provided sales and marketing support.
Education & Certifications
Education
DBA – Doctorate of Business Administration, Information Systems & Enterprise Resource Management
California Intercontinental University · Completed September 16, 2026
M.S. – Cybersecurity
The University of Dallas
B.A. – Communication Technology | Minor: Mathematics
The University of Texas at Arlington
A.S. – Computer Information Systems
Mountain View College
Certifications
ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
July 2021
AWS Academy Graduate
December 2021
Certified SAFe 5 Agilist
November 2021
Leading Ethical Change
February 2019
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NABA, NSBE, ISACA, ISSA & more
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I'm open to executive cybersecurity consulting, speaking engagements, academic collaborations, and select advisory roles. Feel free to reach out.