Summary
Nick Brennan is a seasoned cyber and technology risk leader with over 15 years of experience building teams, departments, and cross-functional processes that improve resilience and third‑party risk posture. Currently a Director at Charles Schwab, he has led technology risk, standards, procurement operations, and outsourced support across large enterprises, consistently delivering strategic platforms and post‑outsourcing governance. Known as a process‑improvement specialist, he pairs hands‑on technical background in software and systems with executive training from Columbia Business School to translate complex risk into auditable, budgeted programs. He has a track record of creating organizations from scratch and securing buy‑in for new technology platforms across diverse stakeholders. Based in Mill Valley, CA, he holds industry cloud security certifications (CCSK, CCSP) that complement his software engineering foundation and practical leadership in cyber assessments and resilience. A detail‑oriented operator, he often blends data analytics and vendor management to turn compliance requirements into efficient, risk‑reducing workflows.
10 years of coding experience
Bachelors Degree Software Engineering, Bachelors Degree Software Engineering at University of Phoenix
Executive Education, Executive Education at Columbia Business School
CCSP Training, CCSP Training at ISC2
Computer Science, Computer Science at The University of New Mexico
CCSK Training, CCSK Training at Cloud Security Alliance
French