Keith Mc Cartney
About Keith Mc Cartney
Keith McCartney serves as the Vice President of Security and IT at DNAnexus, bringing extensive experience in information security and risk management from previous roles at Accenture, Informatica, and Zurich Insurance Company.
Current Role at DNAnexus
Keith Mc Cartney serves as the Vice President of Security and IT at DNAnexus since 2020. In this role, he oversees security strategies and IT infrastructure, ensuring robust protection of data and systems. His leadership contributes to the company's mission of advancing genomic data analysis and cloud-based solutions. Based in San Francisco, California, he plays a critical role in aligning security initiatives with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Before joining DNAnexus, Keith Mc Cartney worked at Accenture as a Security Strategy and Risk Management Consultant from 2007 to 2010. His tenure included significant contributions across various locations, including Atlanta, Boston, New York Metro, Minneapolis, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. He led the development of security programs that secured a seven-year investment stream, supporting over 50 business units globally.
Experience at Informatica
Keith Mc Cartney held the position of Senior Director of Information Security at Informatica from 2016 to 2018. During his time in Redwood City, California, he introduced technical solutions that enhanced the application risk posture. His initiatives focused on establishing foundational capabilities for cloud, SaaS, and mobile application security.
Educational Background
Keith Mc Cartney studied at the University of Florida from 2002 to 2007, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and specialized in Power and Communications Systems. He also obtained a Certificate in Sales Engineering. Additionally, he attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business, completing an Entrepreneurship Boot Camp from 2016 to 2017.
Role at Zurich Insurance
From 2010 to 2015, Keith Mc Cartney served as Head of Application Security and was a member of the Executive Staff at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. His responsibilities included instituting security operational metrics that influenced behavioral changes within IT and Security Operations. He also transformed the global service structure, enhancing the application security operating model.