Travis La Polla
About Travis La Polla
Travis La Polla serves as the Director of Information Security at CoVar Applied Technologies, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in information security and systems administration, with previous roles at various companies including Harris IT Services, Boeing, and General Dynamics.
Current Role at CoVar Applied Technologies
Travis La Polla serves as the Director of Information Security at CoVar Applied Technologies, Inc. since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security strategies and ensuring the protection of sensitive data. His leadership in this position contributes to the overall security posture of the company, which operates in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Prior to his current role, Travis La Polla worked as an Information System Security Manager at ManTech from 2016 to 2019. In this position, he managed security protocols and ensured compliance with industry standards. His experience also includes serving as an Information System Security Manager at Progeny Systems Corporation for one year in 2019, where he focused on safeguarding information systems.
Career Background in IT and Security
Travis La Polla has a diverse background in IT and security. He began his career as a Facilities Maintenance employee at The Boeing Company for three months in 2008. He then transitioned to a System Administrator role at Harris IT Services from 2008 to 2011, followed by a position at General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems as a Systems Administrator from 2011 to 2012 and later as a Systems Engineer from 2012 to 2013. He accumulated significant experience in system administration and engineering before specializing in information security.
Educational Background in Computer and Information Systems Security
Travis La Polla pursued his education at West Virginia University, where he studied Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from 2006 to 2019. His academic background provided him with foundational knowledge in information security principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles.