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Jeff Stapleton

Critic · DISC type C
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) researcher & architect at Wells Fargo
📍 Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Jeff Stapleton is a Distinguished Engineer at Wells Fargo, bringing over 30 years of deep expertise in cybersecurity, cryptography, and payment systems. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in computer science and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Colleagues describe him as exceptionally knowledgeable, meticulously detailed, and a strong leader.

Beyond his corporate role, Jeff is passionate about advancing industry-wide security practices. He founded a non-profit, the Information Assurance Consortium, and serves as a working group chair for the Accredited Standards Committee X9, shaping the future of financial security standards. He is also a prolific author, having written a five-book series on security.

Unique fact: Jeff has been instrumental in developing over three dozen ANSI and ISO standards for the financial services industry.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) researcher & architect
Job Level
Senior
Location
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Jeff shows up

Objective Thinker
Precise
ROI Driven

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Priorities

Topics Jeff cares about

Post-Quantum Cryptography
As a PQC researcher and architect at Wells Fargo, he actively works on and speaks about the transition to quantum-resistant security solutions.
Financial Standards
He has a long-standing, active role chairing and participating in the Accredited Standards Committee X9, developing dozens of critical industry standards.
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Career

Work history

9-2015
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) researcher & architect
Wells Fargo
9-2015
Senior Security Architect
Wells Fargo Bank
9-2004 - 9-2016
Founder and President
Information Assurance Consortium
1-1998
X9F4 Working Group Chair
Accredited Standards Committee X9 Inc.
6-1989
Member
Accredited Standards Committee X9, Inc. - Financial Industry Standards
In the press

Media appearances

Wells Fargo and wolfSSL Explore Quantum Safe TLS 1.3. Featured in wolfSSL
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Education
B.S.
University of Missouri, St. Louis (UMSL)
M.S.
University of Missouri, Rolla (UMR)
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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