Melissa A. Livengood, Cissp
About Melissa A. Livengood, Cissp
Melissa A. Livengood is the Director of Information Security and Data Governance at Tackle.io, with a background in various security roles including positions at AWS and the FBI. She also teaches middle-school STEM classes and has a strong interest in technology and cybersecurity.
Current Role at Tackle.io
Melissa A. Livengood serves as the Director of Information Security and Data Governance at Tackle.io. She has held this position since 2022, working remotely. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security strategies and ensuring compliance with data governance standards.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Prior to her current role, Melissa worked at several notable organizations in the field of information security. She was a Senior Security Consultant at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for seven months in 2020. She also served as Chief Security Officer at TMC Technologies of WV from 2020 to 2021. Her experience includes a significant tenure at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a Supervisory IT Specialist and Information Systems Security Engineer from 2006 to 2018.
Educational Background
Melissa A. Livengood earned her Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems and Criminal Justice from Fairmont State University. This educational foundation supports her extensive career in information security and data governance.
Engagement in STEM Education
Melissa actively engages in teaching middle-school STEM classes, utilizing tools such as CircuitExpress and Raspberry Pi. This initiative aims to foster early interest in technology among students, demonstrating her commitment to education and technology outreach.
Expertise in Cybersecurity and Compliance
Melissa has extensive experience in FedRAMP migrations, ensuring that cloud services comply with federal security standards. Her work includes roles such as Senior Cyber Security Architect at the U.S. Department of Energy and Senior Compliance Specialist at HashiCorp, where she focused on compliance and security architecture.