Brett Wiard, Cissp
About Brett Wiard, Cissp
Brett Wiard is the Director of IT at Unite Us, where he leads teams to enhance business and technology integration. He has extensive experience in IT management and holds a CISSP certification, emphasizing data protection and user identity security.
Current Role at Unite Us
Brett Wiard serves as the Director of IT at Unite Us, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads IT initiatives that align technology with business objectives. His focus is on creating strategic partnerships within the organization to enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before his current role, Brett Wiard was the Senior IT Manager at Unite Us from 2021 to 2022. He has also held IT management positions at several organizations, including Sifted (formerly VeriShip) from 2015 to 2021, where he managed IT operations for six years, and at mySidewalk for ten months in 2014 to 2015.
Career Background in Technology
Brett Wiard has a diverse background in technology roles. He worked as an Enterprise Systems Engineer at Verizon Business from 2008 to 2009 and as a Professional Services Engineer at Primus Networks from 2009 to 2010. His earlier experience includes positions as an IT Manager at EnviroMedia and as a Systems Administrator/Consultant at Renaissance Systems, Inc.
Education and Professional Certification
Brett Wiard earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Kansas, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, which signifies his expertise in information security and data protection.
Focus on User Experience and Data Protection
In his professional roles, Brett Wiard emphasizes the importance of making technology user-friendly while enhancing productivity. He is committed to safeguarding company data and user identities, ensuring that security measures are integrated into IT operations.