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Sean Marra

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Chief Technology Officer at Sonata Bank
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Sean Marra is a seasoned banking technology executive with a focus on strategic innovation and modernizing infrastructure. As Chief Technology Officer at Sonata Bank, he leads initiatives to advance technology, enhance security controls, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining cost efficiency.

Outside of his executive role in banking, Sean is a passionate advocate for open-source technology and is an electric vehicle (EV) enthusiast. He actively discusses the intersection of technology and personal privacy, questioning the trade-offs between convenience and data security in modern applications.

He has a keen interest in the nuances of public cloud security, learning from its complexities and rapid innovation cycles.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Sean shows up

Optimistic
Story Driven
Consensus Focused

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Sean cares about

Cybersecurity in Banking
He frequently posts about emerging threats, including insider risks, SaaS vulnerabilities, and specific exploits like those using IPv6, demonstrating a deep focus on protecting financial institutions.
Technology Modernization
His career is centered on developing and executing multi-year technology roadmaps to support strategic banking initiatives and digital transformation.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Chief Technology Officer
Sonata Bank
8-2021 - 5-2023
Assistant Vice President Information Technology
Wilson Bank & Trust
12-2020 - 7-2021
Senior Business Systems Architect
Fourth Capital
10-2016 - 11-2020
Vice President Information Technology
Franklin Synergy Bank
10-2013 - 10-2016
Vice President Information Technology
Sumner Bank & Trust
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Influence (I)

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