Christian Perago

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DISC Type : Di

Information Security Officer at BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting

Portland, Maine, United States

Overview

Christian is a recently retired technology and security leader with over 27 years of experience, primarily at BerryDunn and Vermont Castings. A Penn State graduate with a CISSP certification, he has a proven record in team building, project management, and aligning IT with business goals. People often describe him as tech-savvy, an excellent manager, and a person of vision.

He has a keen interest in economic and geopolitical topics, sharing thoughts on AI business models, investment strategies, and the national debt. He follows developments at major technology firms like Microsoft and thinks critically about market trends, such as the viability of passive investing.

He once authored an article titled "Leasing IT Equipment Rarely Makes Sense, " arguing against the common practice.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Impact-Oriented

Conviction Driven

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

Information Security
With over 22 years in the field and a CISSP certification, he has extensive experience securing data for highly regulated industries as an Information Security Officer.
Technology Leadership
He has 27 years of leadership experience, focusing on building strong teams, managing projects, and implementing best practices for IT service management.
IT Cost Management
He authored an article arguing against leasing IT equipment and received praise for his ability to get the best value and performance out of every product.

Media Appearances

Christian has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023 - 11-2024
Information Security Officer at BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting
11-2002 - 9-2023
Director, Information Technology at BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting
7-1999 - 11-2002
Manager, Information Technology at CFM Majestic / Vermont Castings
1998 - 1999
Network Administrator at CFM Majestic / Vermont Castings
1997 - 1998
Technical Support Analyst at CFM Majestic / Vermont Castings

Education

1986 - 1990
Bachelor of Science from Penn State University
1996 - 1997
Continuing Education from University of Vermont

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Exp : 32 Location : Portland, Maine, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Information Security Officer at BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting
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Insights For Selling To Christian

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christian is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christian

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christian move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Christian take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Christian

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