Summary
G Arendt is a cybersecurity governance advisor and seasoned IT leader with over a decade advising organizations on NIST-aligned security programs, PCI/privacy readiness, and risk-driven governance. Based in Sacramento, he translates technical controls into executive-grade risk registers, policy frameworks, and remediation roadmaps that inform strategic security investment. His background includes senior IT leadership for the California Army National Guard, where he drove major cost savings, SLA improvements, and enterprise migrations—experience that informs his practical, resilience-focused approach. He also founded the Earndt Foundation to expand digital access in underserved communities, reflecting a systems-thinking commitment to digital equity beyond corporate security. Comfortable working alongside internal IT teams and MSPs, he pairs hands-on infrastructure experience with an MBA from UCLA Anderson to bridge technical, financial, and policy perspectives.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Operations, Forecasting, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Operations, Forecasting at UCLA Anderson School of Management
California State University, Sacramento