Alex Barlow

Background

About Alex Barlow

Thirty-plus years of experience and proven leadership in information, cybersecurity, and operations management. Operationally minded, thought leader able to translate corporate vision into identifiable, manageable tasking without sacrificing goals or quality. Results-oriented, experienced manager who is not afraid of taking on complex, major initiatives. Adept at identifying over-engineering, rapidly addressing changing conditions, and solving complex problems. Having helped various institutions address a broad set of issues has provided me with keen insight into what works and what doesn’t in security operations (i.e, able to translate consultancy experience to line-of-business security operations management). In-trenches, voice of reason, reality-based leadership style with a proven record of effectively and consistently delivering work products on time and on budget while surpassing customer expectations. A master plate-spinner able to drive company operations and multiple various-size programs decisively. Proven success in identifying personnel talent and building reliable, results-oriented teams. Veteran tactical communications officer of the U.S. Air Force and the Persian Gulf. Served with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary as a Coxswain where commanded Auxiliary boats and crews supporting search and rescue efforts on Lake Michigan.