Summary
Winston Hughes is a seasoned technology executive with over 20 years leading infrastructure, security and enterprise application programs for large, regulated organizations. As VP of Information Technology at Front Porch he architects and runs 24/7, multi-site datacenter operations, disaster recovery and NIST-aligned cybersecurity programs while managing teams, budgets and auditor relationships. He combines hands-on technical depth across Windows, VMware, Linux, IBM iSeries, SANs and telecom with strategic experience in HIPAA, SOX and PCI compliance and vendor negotiations. Known for turning complex post-incident remediation and penetration-test findings into durable controls, he also has a track record of delivering full-stack availability projects like multi-site Exchange DAGs, SQL mirroring and AS400 HA. Based in Newport Beach, CA, Winston pairs operational rigor with a habit of scouting emerging technologies to keep long-term roadmaps aligned to business growth.
13 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer