Vectera Cybersecurity Consulting brings together six senior practitioners with decades of combined experience in cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, payment security, threat intelligence, and enterprise go-to-market. Our team has built and scaled compliance and security functions through multiple cycles — from PCI's earliest days, through the rise of cloud and SaaS, to today's race to govern AI responsibly. Today, we apply that same depth to the next frontier: helping regulated and risk-sensitive organizations adopt AI safely, defensibly, and as a competitive advantage.
Risk & Compliance Lead
25+ years in IT security, audit, and regulatory compliance. Former Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and Chief Compliance Officer roles at leading threat-intelligence vendors; built and scaled a cyber-compliance division through IPO and acquisition. Trained security auditor and PCIP, with hands-on coverage of PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST CSF, NERC CIP, and GDPR.
Payment & Application Security Lead
25+ years in IT security, with deep specialization in payment security and application compliance. Senior leadership at a top cybersecurity assessment firm covering P2PE, EMV, and PA-DSS validation, and former Vice Chair of an industry Risk, Fraud & Security Council. Now an independent advisor to payment technology providers and merchants on emerging-tech risk.
AI Strategy & Diffusion Lead
25+ years in enterprise strategy, telecommunications, and emerging technology, with senior roles at major North American carriers and a Fortune 100 manufacturer. Led a national 5G program and now advises executives on AI adoption, change management, and organizational diffusion. Educated at MIT Sloan, INSEAD, Rotman, Schulich, and McMaster.
AI Program Delivery Lead
20+ years bridging cybersecurity, project management, and enterprise solution delivery, with prior roles at a major North American carrier and global software firms. Currently leads AI program design and delivery inside a large industrial enterprise. Microsoft Certified Trainer and PMI-ACP, focused on turning AI policy and governance into deliverable programs.
Threat Intelligence & AI Security Lead
A decade-plus in cybersecurity leadership, with team lead and business development roles spanning AI-powered brand protection, dark-web threat intelligence, and autonomous breach protection. Practical experience translating technical security signal into the business-risk language that boards and procurement teams act on.
Healthcare & M&A Cybersecurity Lead
Cybersecurity and IT leader with senior roles spanning a regulated healthcare SaaS platform, a Big Four M&A advisory practice, a national consulting firm, and one of the leading endpoint security vendors prior to its acquisition. Hands-on experience covering technology risk, cybersecurity diligence, post-acquisition integration, incident recovery, and information security governance in HIPAA-regulated environments.