Larry Bump is an accomplished transformation and change leader with over 25 years of expertise in Information Technology and Cyber Security. Throughout his career, he has held senior roles at prominent organizations, including Peoplesoft, NetApp, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Blackberry (Athoc), Genesys (EchoPass), MetricStream, and Orion Foods. Currently, Larry serves as the Former Vice President of IT, Cloud, Infrastructure, and Engineering at Optiv in Denver, CO. A retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, Larry brings a wealth of leadership experience and a steadfast commitment to Cyber Security. In addition to his IT acumen, Larry has overseen Cyber Security and compliance programs such as HiTrust, FedRAMP, CMMC, and PCI/DSS, ensuring robust security in both on-premises and cloud environments. His diverse background and proven leadership make him a trailblazer in driving innovation and change for organizations.More...
With over 25 years of leadership experience in IT and cybersecurity, I specialize in empowering organizations to unlock their potential through strategy, execution, and transformation. My career has been dedicated to aligning operational capabilities with corporate goals to ensure teams, processes, systems, and data are prepared to scale effectively.
Previously, as Executive Vice President and Head of Operations at Optiv, I drove scalable operations and fostered cross-departmental collaboration to elevate client outcomes. At Avnet Technology Solutions, I spearheaded high-potential talent development programs, strategic growth initiatives, and seamless integration efforts for acquisitions.
I am recognized as a results-driven leader skilled in digital transformation, analytics, and operational excellence, with a proven track record of achieving measurable business improvements. I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder and contribute to industry innovation through advisory roles for several leading companies.
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