Full Name
Chad Finnigan
Job Title
Vice President of IT & Cybersecurity
Company Name
Kodiak Building Partners
Speaker Bio
Chad Finnigan serves as the Vice President of IT & Cybersecurity at Kodiak Building Partners, bringing over 20 years of experience in information technology to the organization. With a wealth of knowledge and global experience, Chad has been instrumental in developing, implementing, and executing technology solutions that reduce risk, optimize costs, streamline operations, and drive collaboration, all while ensuring strong business performance. His leadership in managing large global teams and overseeing complex system implementations has been critical in elevating Kodiak's IT and cybersecurity capabilities.
Since joining Kodiak in February 2024, Chad has led the formation of the company’s first dedicated cybersecurity team, a crucial step in enhancing Kodiak’s ability to protect its people, data, and assets. Under his direction, the company has implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity framework and established robust risk mitigation strategies through AI-powered defense systems and enhanced access controls. His efforts have greatly improved Kodiak's security posture, positioning the company to thrive in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Before joining Kodiak, Chad held key leadership roles in the technology sector, including Vice President of Technology Operations at Vertfore and Senior Director of Application Modernization at Lumen Technologies. At Lumen, he led a team that improved application performance for over 4,000 applications, significantly reducing major incidents and optimizing service delivery. As Associate Vice President of Application Hosting Services at CommonSpirit Health, Chad played a critical role in IT service delivery and establishing strong business partnerships that ensured seamless technology solutions across the organization.
With his vast experience, strategic vision, and dedication to both technological innovation and community impact, Chad Finnigan continues to be a key leader at Kodiak Building Partners, driving the company's success in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
Since joining Kodiak in February 2024, Chad has led the formation of the company’s first dedicated cybersecurity team, a crucial step in enhancing Kodiak’s ability to protect its people, data, and assets. Under his direction, the company has implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity framework and established robust risk mitigation strategies through AI-powered defense systems and enhanced access controls. His efforts have greatly improved Kodiak's security posture, positioning the company to thrive in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Before joining Kodiak, Chad held key leadership roles in the technology sector, including Vice President of Technology Operations at Vertfore and Senior Director of Application Modernization at Lumen Technologies. At Lumen, he led a team that improved application performance for over 4,000 applications, significantly reducing major incidents and optimizing service delivery. As Associate Vice President of Application Hosting Services at CommonSpirit Health, Chad played a critical role in IT service delivery and establishing strong business partnerships that ensured seamless technology solutions across the organization.
With his vast experience, strategic vision, and dedication to both technological innovation and community impact, Chad Finnigan continues to be a key leader at Kodiak Building Partners, driving the company's success in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
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