Joe Topinka

Visionary CEO, CIO | Business Mentor | Published Author Keynote Speaker | Board Member

Charlotte, NC, United States

Details

Experience: Advanity Technologies, a global Information Technology, Services, and Consulting company that is committed to successful long-term relationships.

2022 : Present

Advanity Technologies

CEO

2001 :

CIO Mentor

Founder and CEO

IT Business Partnerships : A Field Guide

2014 :

CIO Mentor, LLC

Author

Netskope, a global cybersecurity leader that redefines cloud, data, and network security to help organizations apply Zero Trust principles to protect data. The Netskope Intelligent Security Service Edge (SSE) platform is fast, easy to use, and secures people, devices, and data anywhere they go. Netskope helps customers reduce risk, accelerate performance, and get unrivaled visibility into any cloud, web, and private application activity. Thousands of customers, including more than 25 of the Fortune 100, trust Netskope to address evolving threats, new risks, technology shifts, organizational and network changes, and new regulatory requirements.

2022 :

Netskope

CxO Advisor

Risk management, cybersecurity, and executive advisory services.

2020 :

Fortalice Solutions, LLC

Chief Information Security Officer - Advisory Services

Company: Advanity Technologies

About

Chief Information Officer with success across multiple industries leading and elevating IT organizations to drive meaningful business results.

I believe that when you create a trusting environment and empower people they deliver the best possible results. This philosophy has helped the companies I’ve led achieve great results and enabled me to be awarded CIO of the Year 3 times by 3 separate entities. I am passionate about mentoring those I lead as well as others in the IT field.

As founder of CIO Mentor, LLC, I leverage my expertise and empowering leadership style to guide companies in capturing the power of technology to achieve profit-driven business results. My methodology creates a bridge between business stakeholders and IT organizations, establishing a people-powered platform that aligns teams to compete. I also coach IT leaders in transforming corporate relationships, leveraging the right technology, and prioritizing investments.

An author and frequent key-note speaker, I deploy a relatable communication style to energize and motivate audiences of all types. I am sought after to coach executives and companies and speak on topics including the digital revolution from a business perspective, personal accountability, and next generation IT. My bestselling book, IT Business Partnerships: A Field Guide, was named a top-ten read for CIOs.

I am deeply committed to my community and serve as a board director for the Charlotte Area Technology Collaborative, supporting their mission of IT career growth and advancement in the Charlotte area. I am also Chair of the Business Relationship Management Institute.