Jeffrey Thomas
About Jeffrey Thomas
Jeffrey Thomas is the Director and Information Security Officer at Pelago, specializing in cybersecurity and cloud security. He has over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate governance, and executive management across various sectors, including healthcare and government.
Work at Pelago
Jeffrey Thomas currently serves as the Director and Information Security Officer at Pelago, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing the organization’s information security strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, and managing cybersecurity initiatives. He operates from both London and New York, contributing to the company's global security posture.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey Thomas holds a Master of Science in Management from Cardinal Stritch University and a Bachelor of Science in Management Computer Systems from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. His expertise encompasses strategic planning, corporate governance, cybersecurity, cloud security, third-party risk management, and compliance with SOC standards, HIPAA, and PCI.
Background
Jeffrey Thomas has over 25 years of experience in security and technical architecture across various sectors. His career includes significant roles in healthcare SaaS, tele-health, state government agencies, financial services startups, and consulting firms. He has worked in multiple capacities, including as a Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer.
Achievements in Information Security
Throughout his career, Jeffrey Thomas has implemented comprehensive security programs that include disaster recovery and business continuity policies. He successfully established a secure technical environment for healthcare information, which passed multiple SOC 2 Type II and HITRUST audits. He also conceptualized and launched an information security function that protects healthcare data on both national and international levels.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Pelago, Jeffrey Thomas held several key positions. He served as Chief Information Officer at the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin from 2017 to 2022. He also worked as Chief Technology Officer and Security Officer at Forward Health Group, Inc. from 2011 to 2017. His earlier roles include positions at the Wisconsin Department of Administration and Greenbrier & Russel.