Joseph Spearin, MBA, CISSP
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Global Management
Boston College
2025
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Global Management
University of Phoenix
2003 : 2004
Bacheor of Science
Applied Computer Science
Plymouth State University
1997 : 2001
★Methodically and continuously optimize performance of the PAM program by establishing playbooks, controlling risk factors, performing market research. The outcome was a framework that established process, produced consistent outcomes and mitigated hidden risks.
★Lead high performance organization by embedding a culture of constructive conflict, logic, high-quality reasoning and influence techniques. This fueled highly effective team execution at scale and enabled on-time completion of 4 high value program initiatives.
★ Revitalized underperforming Access Management portfolio by identifying KPIs, iterating using data and insights and measuring impacts of enhancements and initiatives. Results exceeded performance and execution goals by 50%.
2021 : Present
Gainwell Technologies
DIRECTOR, INFORMATION SECURITY : Head of Identity Technology, Strategy, Architecture & Engineering
Hired to define, build and operationalize the Identity Management, Access Management, Privileged Access Management and API Management organization serving 100 internal and 200 external SaaS applications. Accountable for products, infrastructure, compliance, operations and services of identity security. Key results include the following :
★Trimmed budget 25% while increasing uptime to near 99%.
★Reduced support costs 30% by using an access catalog with automated provisioning.
★ Restructured service desk which increased the same-day closure rate from 5% to 85% and reduced 30/60/90-day backlog to zero.
★ Shifted process methodology from Waterfall to SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) over six months, with the IAM team taking the lead and setting example.
2017 : 2021
HMS
DIRECTOR, IDENTITY & ACCESS MANAGEMENT : Zero Trust, Security Ops, Risk & Compliance, DevSecOps
Established cybersecurity practice with lean, agile workforce. Focused on providing tailored technology solutions for diverse customers including security architecture, strategy and advisory services
★ Implemented initiatives that resulted in 20% year-over-year growth for four consecutive years and generated $15 million in sales.
★ Refined acquisition of specialized technical talent and expertise. Infused multiple engineers per discipline with billable skills through in-house training, partnerships with recruiters, and expansion to offshore talent pool. This increased margin 25% and increased revenue 10%.
★ Facilitated growth opportunities by identifying new revenue streams. Expanded horizontally to emerging security space of API management. Generated $100K first-year revenue and secured three new clients within two years.
2007 : 2017
Acclaim Consulting Group, Inc
CTO & MANAGING PARTNER : Business Growth & Revenue Increases; Efficient, Scalable Operations
2006 : 2007
Broadcom Technologies (formerly CA Technologies)
Senior Security Engineer
2004 : 2006
World Link Communications
Senior Developer
Skills
Access Management, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Security, Budgeting, Business Requirements, Cloud Computing, Cloud Migration, Cloud Security, Communication, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Data Protection, Directory Services, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Software, HITRUST, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance, Identity Management, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology, LDAP, Leadership, Microsoft Azure, network security, Okta, OpenID Connect (OIDC), PKI, Project Management, Risk Management, SAFe, SailPoint, SAML 2.0, Security Audits, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Single Sign-On (SSO), Siteminder, Solution Architecture, Technical Leadership, Technology Management, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Management, CISSP, Computer Security, Integration, SaaS, Identity Federation
About
CORE VALUE MESSAGE: I drive cost-saving, scalable solutions that deliver minimum total cost of ownership and maximum return on investment (ROI)). Organizations that need to scale for growth and increase their efficiency can benefit from my combination of business-owner/startup and corporate management experience to take them to the next level.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE PLANNING AND EXECUTION: I plan and manage large technical projects and initiatives geared to support critical business needs. This includes design and implementation of new solutions, as well as replacement of existing but inadequate or nonfunctional enterprise capabilities.
TEAM LEADERSHIP AND CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION: I motivate, mentor, and lead IT/information security teams to perform at peak capability. In addition, I establish collaborative partnerships throughout the enterprise to maintain a commitment to achieving corporate goals.
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE: My key areas of expertise center on information and cybersecurity on an enterprise scale. They include identity management and governance, access management, and API management. I bring my extensive technology background to solving diverse business and technical problems, including those that have previously eluded a solution.
HOW TO HAVE A CONVERSATION: I’m always open to talking with other people who share my interests, including information technology and security, access management, and more. You can connect with me on LinkedIn, call me at 781-704-4603, or email me at jdspearin01@gmail.com.
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