Don Cox

Global CISO for Higher Education & Healthcare – CIO for Pharma, Healthcare, & Federal Government – Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) + 2021 and 2022 Top 10 CISO of the Year

Twenty-five years of varying technology experiences culminated in a proven & driven senior executive. Well-respected leader & mentor who carries a positive attitude that is infectious with anyone who engages with him. I am a leader that is always learning, teaching, & looking to improve the organization & others. I excel at managing and leading large teams, and challenging missions and programs.

Expertise advising top leadership on emerging technologies & digital trends relevant to organizational goals and needs. I consistently improve delivery times & service levels while reducing costs, strategically & cost-effectively utilizing technology to align with corporate goals.

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What do people say about Don:

Don consistently impresses with his expertise, knowledge, and industry insight. He brings thoughtful approaches to solving problems, straightforward or complex. He demonstrates a solid work ethic with a sincere commitment to success; he leads from the front. He inspires others to grow & sees capabilities in others who do not see the same in themselves. He always offers guidance and assistance & still gets his hands dirty if his team is shorthanded (technical skills). He demonstrates inspiration, trust, and motivation to all of his colleagues.

Don is accommodating & analytical while producing highly precise and accurate work. He is thoughtful, disciplined, & incredibly attentive to, careful of, & accurate with the details involved in the job. Identifies problems & enjoys solving them, particularly within their area of expertise. He works at a steady, even pace, leveraging their background to better the team, company, or customer.

We’re migrating to the cloud cause my boss

How to go from IT Director to CIO? Are certifications and an MBA a must… or is there a way around it? In this episode:

DON COX, CIO | CISCO |  US ARMY | U.S. SECRET SERVICE DETECTIVE | DIRECTOR @ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Deputy Director to the Executive Office of the President, THE WHITE HOUSE, Professional IT Strategist…. yeah that guy and Phil Howard, talk about:

  • From Cop to Cop-Hacker
  • The CIO Total Package & How to Grow into the role
  • Key point covered: IT Sprawl & Managing Licenses
  • Key point covered: Justifying Spend to Executives
  • Beyond “Grippin & Grinnin”
  • Successful Partnerships – What do they look like?

3 Key Takeaways

Listen To The Full Episode Below

Dissecting Popular IT Nerds
Dissecting Popular IT Nerds
18. How to go from IT Director to CIO?
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