Peter Billson
Details
Cyber Security
Brown University
2019 : 2021
Prior to joining Bessemer, Peter served as Director of Information Technology at Turtle & Hughes, where his role was unifying the various - and sometimes competing - aspects of IT across the organization. Before that, he operated his own IT consulting company.
Peter earned a M.S. in cyber security from Brown University and holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)2.
2022 : Present
Bessemer Trust
Vice President and Information Security Engineer
My role is to unify the various - and sometimes competing - aspects of IT across the organization. My particular skill set allows me to understand the business needs - finance, policies, culture and regulatory - and the technical requirements - physical plant, cloud services, cybersecurity, and applications - and be able to speak to all stakeholders in a language that everyone understands.
2014 : 2021
Turtle & Hughes
Director of Corporate Information Technology
Founded and ran this full-service computer consulting company which specialized in government and business systems and software.
2000 : 2014
ELB Internet Services, Inc.
Owner
Skills
AWS, Business Analysis, business process improvement, Change Management, CISSP, Cloud Computing, Communication, Constructive Feedback, contract negotiation, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Management, inventory management, IT Infrastructure Management, IT Operations, IT Security Assessments, IT Security Operations, IT Security Policies, IT Strategy, Leadership, Linux, Linux System Administration, Management, Negotiation, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, operations management, Process Improvement, Procurement, Project Management, Servers, Strategy, Supply Chain, supply chain management, Team Building, Time Management, Vendor Management, VMWare, Windows, Windows Server, Windows System Administration, Linux System, Windows System, IT Infrastructure
About
As Vice President and Information Security Engineer at Bessemer Trust I am responsible for providing guidance on security architecture and operations as well as working with the InfoSec and SecOps teams to deploy tools and technologies to mitigate cyber security threats.
I find great satisfaction in solving problems and love applying the endless possibilities that technology offers us towards making businesses, institutions, and communities vibrant, thriving, and secure places.
I use my diverse background in business, technology, and cybersecurity to understand and empathize with key business needs and challenges. I develop achievable solutions by utilizing emerging technologies to drive efficiencies and productivity, creating a strong competitive business advantage.
My combination of business acumen, technological expertise, and strong communication skills help me take a big-picture, business-oriented approach to identifying the most effective solution while keeping all stakeholders well-informed.
I am a good listener and value learning from others. I believe the best way to continue to grow is by fostering a strong culture of learning and mentoring. Those who work with me know I am openly truthful and trustworthy.
Ultimately, my goal is to utilize emerging technologies to make the world a better and safer place.
Career Highlights
Founded and spent 14 years running ELB Internet Services Inc., a successful full-service technology consulting company which specialized in government and business systems and software across a wide range of industries.
In 2021, earned my Master’s degree in Cybersecurity from Brown University.
Spearheaded the swift recovery from a ransomware attack for an organization without an incident response plan.
Designed the IT portion of a town’s disaster recovery plan and then implemented that plan after a hurricane flooded the data center, enabling the town, including emergency services, to continue operating.
I had the opportunity to work with public libraries in disadvantaged neighborhoods, helping them offer Internet access to their patrons when there was virtually no budget to do so. I used old hardware, open-source software and facilitating free Internet access. These projects allowed people who otherwise would have had no access to the Internet to apply for jobs, do schoolwork, and participate in the digital age.
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