Stephen Susser

CTO/CISO at Elevate Xchange

Dallas, Texas, United States

About Stephen Susser

Stephen Susser is CTO/CISO at Elevate Xchange. Location: Dallas, Texas, United States.

Strategic Information Security Leader with a proven track record of aligning technology and security initiatives with business objectives to drive bottom-line results. Expertise includes spearheading comprehensive Information Security Programs encompassing strategy development, regulatory compliance, threat management, incident response, and data protection. As a pragmatic and customer-focused leader, I excel in communicating the value of security to stakeholders at all levels, from the Board of Directors to business teams. My technical acumen and innovative approach have consistently delivered measurable successes, such as elevating the information security function to a C-level role with Board oversight and achieving significant cost savings through cloud migration strategies. Highlights of my achievements include: • Information Security Strategy: Secured Board-level support and investment for a multi-year improvement strategy. • Crisis Leadership: Successfully led response and recovery efforts for major security events, maintaining close communications with Senior Executives and the Board of Directors. • Cloud Innovation: Led the migration of critical business functions to cloud platforms, resulting in increased scalability, improved security, and substantial cost savings. • Technology Delivery: Delivered numerous projects across diverse business functions, driving value while ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, and budget constraints. Led infrastructure strategies for business expansions. I am committed to leveraging my blend of technology expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills to drive continuous improvement and deliver tangible results in dynamic environments. I'm also eager to connect with fellow technology leaders to exchange ideas and solutions, fostering mutual learning, sharing, and growth. Let’s get connected! Stephen Susser

Skills

  • Business Management
  • Business Strategy
  • Information Security Consulting

Additional experience

  • Director of Strategic Systems

    Solis Mammography

    Started September 2024

Education

  • Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Abilene Christian University