Shane Callahan, MBA
About Shane Callahan, MBA
Shane Callahan, MBA, is the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Chief Information Officer at Vanderbilt University
Shane Callahan serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, he oversees the university's IT infrastructure, ensuring that all information systems align with the institution's goals and objectives. He is also responsible for the strategic planning and management of all IT resources, helping to streamline operations and foster innovation across various departments.
Chief Information Security Officer at Vanderbilt University
In addition to his role as CIO, Shane Callahan holds the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Vanderbilt University. His responsibilities include protecting the university's data and IT assets from cyber threats. He is tasked with implementing robust security measures, monitoring for vulnerabilities, and developing strategies to mitigate potential risks.
Previous Experience at naviHealth and Tractor Supply Company
Before joining Vanderbilt University, Shane worked as the VP/Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at naviHealth from 2019 to 2021. At naviHealth, he managed the company's information security protocols and ensured compliance with industry regulations. Prior to that, he was the Director of Information Security/BCM/Privacy at Tractor Supply Company from 2016 to 2019, where he oversaw the company's security operations, business continuity management, and privacy policies.
Career at Deloitte and Trevecca Nazarene University
Shane Callahan's career includes a significant tenure at Deloitte, where he served as Cyber Security/Data Protection Leader from 2010 to 2016. He contributed to both US Firm and Global initiatives in cybersecurity and data protection. Concurrently, he served as an Adjunct Professor at Trevecca Nazarene University from 2009 to 2014, teaching courses in Information Security and Forensics.
Military Intelligence and Early Career
Shane Callahan has a robust military background, having served in the US Navy Reserve as a Military Intelligence Officer from 2004 to 2017. He also served in the United States Air Force in Military Intelligence from 1997 to 2001. Early in his career, he held positions such as Network Security Architect at Nissan and Network Engineer/Security Engineer at American Retirement, where he developed his expertise in network security.