Ron Sharon

360 SOC, Inc.

360SOC is a security company that specializes in offering a comprehensive range of security products and services. Key among these is their Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and (SOC) services.

SVP IT and Security 

Throwing The Box

Content Writer

Mercer Advisors

Mercer Advisors is a total wealth management firm that provides financial planning and investment management services. Mercer Advisors has a staff of over 900 in 80+ offices coast-to-coast, including financial advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and investment experts.

I brought order and structure to Mercer Advisors  and transformed the entire IT department, including site security programs, information security platforms, and platform selection and management. Led a team of 20 and a $6M budget. Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and C-Suite executives. Set the strategic direction across (Undisclosed) and established and administered corporate information security policies and procedures.

Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Led an initiative to review current platforms and redevelop them in alignment with business needs. Worked closely with COO and began process of organizing data and managing assets. Saved ~$1M per year and improved processes and performance enterprise-wide. 

•	Directed a migration of 10k records to a new Salesforce platform that enabled the development of new platform features.

•	Steered the rollout of a new comprehensive security program Security as a Service (SOC), policies and procedures, passed audits without any deficiency letters, and reduced the threat of cyber security and phishing attacks by 80%.

Vice President Information Security

Director of Information Security & IT

Director of Information Security

Ibotta, Inc.

Ibotta is a technology company that enables users with its smartphone app to earn cash back on in-store, mobile app, and online purchases with receipt submission, linked retailer loyalty accounts, payments, and/or purchase verification

In this role, I built the entire IT department, security program, and teams from the ground up for a rapidly scaling technology company that grew from 150 employees to 500 employees in 2 years. Established policies, procedures, incident response, and crafted a 3-year strategic roadmap to maximize ROI. Led a team of 3 directors, a budget of $6M, and responsibility for all in-house technology needs and services. Hired and onboarded helpdesk and engineering teams. 
Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Resolved complex problems by reworking the entire network infrastructure that reduced downtime by 80% and lowered core connectivity costs by 70%.

•	Stood up the information cyber security group and the internal IT team, onboarded 12 employees per week and ensured equipment and infrastructure was in place to support the company’s rapid growth. 

•	Led contract renegotiations with vendors to reduce costs while concurrently increasing overall profitability.

Director Of Information Technology (CIO / CISO)

Maxsys LLC

Maxsys was an IT and Information security consulting firm. Serving small to mid-size clients, its primary focus was to provide technological and security solutions to fit any business need.  

I owned and operated a consulting practice providing general IT, security, networking services and bespoke technical solutions to medical offices, accountants, and small- to medium-sized businesses. Managed all back-end accounting and financial processes. Facilitated technical trainings to employees via in-person and 1:1 virtual sessions. 

Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Ensured all security programs and services complied with HIPAA requirements.  
•	Consistently monitored and updated systems to improve overall productivity by 15%.
•	Managed network security using a bottom-up approach, circumventing risk by 40%.

Founder

Zetta Pros

Zetta Pros is an IT services platform providing a full team of IT specialists for clients, keeping systems safe and in excellent working order. They monitor client systems 24/7, apply patches, ensure backups, keep viruses at bay, and perform a host of other proactive measures.

Here, I oversaw a team of 4 providing consulting work for companies and managing IT processes, systems, and programs.  Met with clients to evaluate their unique needs, recommend the appropriate services and solutions, and guide them through the onboarding process. SME for information and computer security. Established disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Proactively improved and enhanced processes across the organization including reducing waste and decreasing redundancies by enforcing budgetary guidelines, boosting ROI by creating strategic roadmaps, and driving efficiencies by incorporating new technologies, including VoIP and remote desktop.

Co-Founder

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

IT Consultant

Canon USA

Universal Music Group

LA Clippers

I am Ron Sharon, bringing over two decades of expertise in technology and cybersecurity. As a dedicated leader and a fervent innovator, my career is marked by a commitment to empowering cybersecurity professionals. My mission is to foster the development of both emerging and seasoned leaders, helping them achieve their career aspirations and reach their fullest potential.

Beyond my professional endeavors, my passion for information technology is a personal commitment. I actively seek connections and collaborations with professionals who share my vision, underscoring my inclusive approach to knowledge sharing and community building.

In the tech world, my influence is transformative. I am always ready to share my knowledge and insights. My proactive approach makes me a valuable asset to any professional network, particularly those navigating the complex and dynamic landscapes of technology and cybersecurity.

(Undisclosed) is a total wealth management firm that provides financial planning and investment management services. (Undisclosed) has a staff of over 900 in 80+ offices coast-to-coast, including financial advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and investment experts.

I brought order and structure to (Undisclosed) and transformed the entire IT department, including site security programs, information security platforms, and platform selection and management. Led a team of 20 and a $6M budget. Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and C-Suite executives. Set the strategic direction across (Undisclosed) and established and administered corporate information security policies and procedures.

Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Led an initiative to review current platforms and redevelop them in alignment with business needs. Worked closely with COO and began process of organizing data and managing assets. Saved ~$1M per year and improved processes and performance enterprise-wide. 

•	Directed a migration of 10k records to a new Salesforce platform that enabled the development of new platform features.

•	Steered the rollout of a new comprehensive security program Security as a Service (SOC), policies and procedures, passed audits without any deficiency letters, and reduced the threat of cyber security and phishing attacks by 80%.

GRC Information Management Ltd

Director: AI, Privacy and Technology

GDPR and Data Protection Subject Matter Expert and GDPR programme lead for various small and medium-sized commercial enterprises.

Strategic lead for data protection, global data protection frameworks, strategies and policies.

Data Protection Officer

Women in AI Governance™ (WiAIG)

London Chapter Lead - Women in AI Governance (WiAIG)

Telco

RISK ASSESSMENTS, DATA INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

Appointed to design and build an integrated privacy compliance and data security framework based on GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 / 3100, German Federal data protection legislation and critical infrastructure legislation.

* Analysed privacy laws, developed a Compliance Management system, carried out privacy audits and cyber security risk assessments
* Developed a PCI-DSS roadmap to manage preparations for the external audit and external accreditation

Cyber Security and Data Protection Specialist (UK and Munich)

Travel Industry

PRIVACY GOVERNANCE, TRAINING - DESIGN AND DELIVERY

* Worked with a diverse range of stakeholders (Legal, IT, the business) to develop data retention schedules for customer profiling data, financial data and transactional data 
•	Led & managed a risk-based approach to maintain lawfulness & minimise privacy intrusive

Data Protection Compliance Manager

Housing and Health Sector

Data Protection readiness assessments.  Design, delivery and leadership of Cyber Security, Data Protection and GDPR programmes.  Policy and Contract reviews and updates. DPIA / PIA.   PCI and ISO audits.  Breach management and project management of ICO statutory inspections.

Data Protection Consultant

Financial Management

DATA PROTECTION IMPACT ASSESSMENTS, AUDITS

Undertook Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and ISO 27001 alignment audits, reviewed cyber security resilience and provided subject matter specialist guidance to the global Privacy Director and the Senior Leadership Team.
* Auditor on the DPIA and IT risk assessment programme 
* Project managed the strategic review of data protection and cyber security policies 
* Offered specialist privacy management consultancy advice regarding metrics and continuous improvement

Data Protection and Cyber Security Consultant

Various Companies

Leading the Privacy office in planning developing, implementing and monitoring privacy operations centrally as part of the global privacy programme with direct line management of three privacy policy specialists.

Delivered the One Trust tool and the Data Guidance tool to cover data data discovery and data mapping.

Equity, Ethics and Excellence = AI Governance

As a global AI governance and privacy leader with 15+ years experience within the AI, data protection and technology industry, I am a strategic advisor with lead responsibility for policies and strategies that align AI, data value and emerging technologies with corporate and commercial objectives.

Extensive track record across regulated sectors and FTSE100 companies with responsibility for implementation and oversight for GDPR and the AI Act.

Operating at the intersection of AI innovation, global governance and inclusive policy design -driving change with regulatory insight and ethical AI, data and technology leadership.

Supporting multilateral regulatory cooperation influencing standards AI governance frameworks, AI literacy and organisational AI readiness.

Currently responsible for:

•	Leading AI, data protection and technology risk management programmes  - resulting in accelerated AI readiness and AI adoption and empowering Boards with confidence 

•	Spearheading ethical business innovation by applying the principles of equity, ethics and excellence at board level and corporate governance level

•	Policy engagement regarding ethical innovation and inclusive governance

Over the years, liaison with Regulators (the Care Quality Commission, the Gambling Commission and the Information Commissioners Office) to influence policy development and policy implementation from the grassroots level, across corporate enterprises and through to advisory boards.  This enables me to align AI business strategies with commercial priorities by putting people at the centre of technology designs.

As a CEO, visionary Founder, Chair and strategic lead for several esteemed professional communities, such leadership enables responsible AI implementation and cost-effective data management without over-complicated G.R.C (Governance, Risk and Compliance) strategies.

Founder of the UKs first ever (and award-winning) Black Privacy Professionals Network (BPPN) which represents the largest gathering of Black AI and privacy professionals in Europe.

Honoured to be selected as a regular speaker at UK Parliament.

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