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Joe W.

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Director of Global IT Security & Operations (Function Lead) at YPO
📍 Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Joe is a senior IT and cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of experience specializing in technology transformation and cost-conscious leadership. With a background in Information Technology Management from the US Navy, he has a proven record of modernizing systems and strengthening security for global organizations.

He received a Letter of Commendation from a Rear Admiral for his service.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Director of Global IT Security & Operations (Function Lead)
Job Level
Senior
Location
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Priorities

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Cybersecurity Turnarounds
He specializes in stabilizing and transforming global IT operations, and has been recruited by executive leadership to establish formal cybersecurity programs from the ground up.
IT Cost Optimization
His profile highlights his ability to reduce operational risk and improve performance while minimizing costs and complexity, reflecting a pragmatic and cost-conscious approach.
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Career

Work history

10-2018
Director of Global IT Security & Operations (Function Lead)
YPO
11-2016 - 10-2018
IT Director (Head of IT)
SWS Environmental Services
3-2011 - 11-2016
IT Director (Head of IT)
T.G. Mercer Consulting Services INC.
4-2007 - 3-2011
IT Manager
Baker McKenzie
8-2005 - 4-2007
Sr Systems Engineer
Baker McKenzie
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Media appearances

Joe talks YPO. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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YPO Senior Leadership Team – Joe W., Director of Global IT Security & Operations (Function Lead). Featured in YPO.org
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Education
Information Technology Management
US Navy
Computer Science
Cascadia Technical Academy
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