Timothy P. O'brien
About Timothy P. O'brien
Timothy P. O'Brien serves as the Director of Cloud Infrastructure at Coalfire, where he leads cloud initiatives and specializes in cybersecurity and risk mitigation. He holds a BA in Business Economics and an MBA in Management and Leadership, along with several professional certifications.
Current Role at Coalfire
Timothy P. O'Brien currently serves as the Director of Cloud Infrastructure at Coalfire, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads cloud infrastructure initiatives, focusing on collaborative communication and strategic planning. His responsibilities include overseeing various projects related to cloud services and ensuring the security and efficiency of these systems. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Manager for FedRAMP & Assurance Services at Coalfire starting in 2020.
Previous Experience at EDUCAUSE
O'Brien has extensive experience at EDUCAUSE, where he held multiple roles between 2016 and 2019. He served as Cyber Security Manager from 2016 to 2017, followed by Director of IT from 2017 to 2018, and then Director of Information Security from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at EDUCAUSE involved managing IT security and developing strategies to enhance cybersecurity measures within the organization.
Background in Information Security
Before his time at EDUCAUSE, O'Brien worked at Cherokee Services Group, L.L.C. as Chief Information Security Officer, Project Manager, and Security Assessor from 2009 to 2015. He was contracted to NOAA during this period, where he focused on information security and project management. Additionally, he served as Program Chief Information Security Officer at Dakota Consulting Incorporated from 2015 to 2016, contracted to the Department of the Interior.
Educational Qualifications
Timothy P. O'Brien holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from Colorado State University and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Management and Leadership from the University of Colorado. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in business and information technology management.
Certifications and Expertise
O'Brien possesses several key certifications, including CISSP, CISA, PMP, and CCSK. These certifications are essential for his work in cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure. He specializes in risk mitigation and privacy, which are critical aspects of his strategic approach to managing cloud infrastructure projects. His expertise also includes IT Process Frameworks and IT Governance, enhancing his capability to oversee security and compliance.