Paul Ponzeka, CISSP

Chief Technology Officer at Abacus

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

About Paul Ponzeka, CISSP

Paul Ponzeka, CISSP is Chief Technology Officer at Abacus. Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, United States.

As Chief Technology Officer at Abacus Group, I lead technology strategy and innovation for a global IT and cybersecurity services firm supporting the alternative investment and financial services community. My focus spans secure infrastructure, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and enterprise-scale modernization. A core strength of mine is overseeing technology due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and leading post-merger integration initiatives—aligning platforms, consolidating systems, mitigating risk, and ensuring seamless operational continuity. I operate at the intersection of business strategy and technical execution, ensuring that technology not only supports growth but accelerates it—particularly during periods of acquisition and expansion. I’m passionate about building high-performing engineering teams, driving scalable architecture, and helping organizations navigate complex regulatory and security landscapes with confidence.

Skills

  • Active Directory
  • VMware Infrastructure
  • NetApp

Additional experience

  • Managing Director, Engineering

    Abacus

    February 2012 – August 2018

Education

  • BS, University of Scranton