Peter Aschwanden
About Peter Aschwanden
Peter Aschwanden is a Senior Security Engineer at Trellix, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT management. He previously held senior roles at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Chipotle Mexican Grill, and possesses a strong background in PCI compliance and project ROI analysis.
Current Role at Trellix
Peter Aschwanden serves as a Senior Security Engineer - Federal at Trellix. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the organization's security initiatives in the Greater Denver Area. His role involves implementing security measures and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Previous Experience at Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Peter Aschwanden worked at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. for a total of 11 years. He served as the Sr. Manager of Cyber Incident Prevention from 2004 to 2011 in Braintree, MA, where he focused on preventing cyber incidents. Prior to that, he was the Manager of Technology and Standards from 2000 to 2004 in the Greater Salt Lake City Area, overseeing technology standards and practices.
Experience at Lynx Technology Partners
As a Principal Consultant at Lynx Technology Partners, Inc. from 2013 to 2016 in Denver, CO, Peter Aschwanden provided expert consulting services. His work involved advising clients on security and technology strategies, leveraging his extensive background in the field.
Education and Certifications
Peter Aschwanden studied at the University of Colorado Denver, where he achieved a degree in Engineering. He also pursued further education at ISC2, focusing on Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, and earned the CISSP certification, demonstrating his expertise in information security.
Skills and Expertise
Peter Aschwanden has a solid background in PCI and PCI-related policies, procedures, and the PCI-DSS. He is proficient in vendor relations, managing and negotiating with contractors, and solving complex problems. He is also accomplished at producing ROI and displaying TCO for infrastructure and security-related projects.