Paul James is a results driven executive leader with expertise in all facets of information security, architecture management, systems evaluation, and project development. Skilled in collaborating with versatile security personnel and executive partners, identifies, creates, and implements strategic resolutions to systems and network vulnerabilities.
Kip has proven instrumental in communicating technically sophisticated proposals and strategies to various boards as well as domestic and international clientele. With multiple Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) positions on top of his professional highlights, he’s gained diverse cyber experience in the corporate arena.
While Vice President and CISO for TTEC, he built a cyber security program from the ground up to commercial and Federal standards. He has educated the technical teams in implementing sound and secure technology solutions. In 2018 Kip was recognized as CISO and Global CISO of the Year by Cyber Defense Magazine.
As CISO for Treasure Data Kip educated the software and cloud engineers how to modify their solutions to a more secure configuration. The modifications improved the capability of the product which resulted in meeting compliance and ultimately being acquired by ARM.
While CISO for SERVICESOURCE he developed and implemented a strategic and tactical security program and additionally established a risk management program based off ISO 27005 and ISO 27018 frameworks.
As a Stellar Advisor for Stellar Solutions, Inc, Kip enables clients to solve their critical cyber needs. He is technically proficient in all aspects of information technology to include cloud, cyber and telecom administration. His primary skillsets are professional consultations, regulatory compliance, network/systems design, leadership and team building, security evaluations, process improvement, risk and vulnerability management, persuasive presentations, international collaboration, environment architecture, and problem resolution.
Security Clearance: Secret
