Sean Davis

I'm an IT veteran with 20 years of experience covering every realm of IT. Approaching problems with childlike wonder, leveraging a library of skills as a polyglot and solving the unsolvable is my day-to-day. My current primary areas of expertise are around Technical Leadership, DevOps and Agile Coaching, Life Coaching, and Business Transformation.

I love to meet people, share knowledge and help others grow in any way that I can help. I'm a national speaker, active in my community, and always looking for an opportunity to serve others.

What I Do

Coaching

Making an indelible first impression starts with an equally indelible personality. I connect with people on an authentic level by focusing on a two way learning environment using a servant mindset to ensure maximize learning and growth.

Business Transformation

With battle tested customer-centric approaches, I leverage Product, Agile, DevOps, Lean, and ITSM to streamline business operations and shape a culture of collaboration.

National Speaker

As a subject matter expert on Technical Leadership, Business Transformation, DevOps / DevSecOps and Culture; I speak at various events across the US and in local communities.

Trainer

From workshops to certification courses, I have over 7 years experience in writing, teaching and facilitating educational sessions in various formats and mediums for clients and individuals alike.

Resume

22+ Years of Experience

Reflection on Success

2022 - Present
NielsenIQ

Chief Security Architect

2021- 2022
TransUnion

Chief Security Architect

Lead global security architecture program, drive DevSecOps and cloud security transformation through security guidance to executive leadership and security strategy and roadmaps for the global estate. Manage security partnerships and champions program to enable development community uplift.

2020 - 2021
TransUnion

DevSecOps Advisor

Lead security DevSecOps transformation: responsible for Cloud Enablement, Containerization, and DevSecOps roadmaps. Projects included Developer Experience program, Customer and industry event speaker, Container strategy, and CI/CD pipeline security.

2019 - 2020
Equifax

Chief Transformation Evangelist

Drive technology and product transformation opportunities: responsible for technology advocacy, Industry evangelism, and Global Architecture Guild. Projects included Engineering Handbook (Codified engineering practices), Public, private, and customer event marketing, industry event speaker, operationalizing architecture guild, continuous cultural improvement programs, and assisting alliances in creation of transformation and innovation programs.

2017 - 2019
AgileThought

Sr. Business Transformation Consultant, DevOps Lead

Led digital business transformations: responsible for Product, Agile and DevOps coaching from inception to production. Projects included OKR setting, Rapid Prototyping (High/Low), Agile Team Forming, DevOps/DevSecOps Value Stream Mapping, and Cultural Influence Workshops.
2015-2017
InterContinental Hotels Group

Technical Advisor

Advised senior leadership on global technology strategy: responsible for strategic direction, roadmaps, and innovation plans. Projects included Enterprise Cloud Services Transformation, Big Data Initiatives, Reservation System Re-platforming, AWS, GCP, and Azure Platform Planning, and Platform Engineering.
2013 - 2015
Manheim / Cox Automotive

Sr. Consultant

Designed next generation platforms: responsible for infrastructure transformation, platform service integration, enterprise cloud service portfolio, and enterprise messaging systems. Projects include Office 365 Migration, Gavel to Gate Process Improvement Program, Auction-In-A-Box, and Cox Automotive Founding.

Value Add Industry Leadership

2021 - Current
The Purple Book

Founding Board Member

Help establish and maintain global community, create security industry open source collateral, and co-author of The Purple Book.

2019 - Current
ADAPT Transformation

Founding Advisory Board Member

Provide feedback, ask challenging questions, and offer guidance ideas and advice to maximize the potential of the ADAPT Model Community.

2019 - Current
DevOps Institute

DevOps Ambassador

Founding Ambassador of the Global DevOps Ambassador program.
2019 - Current
You Exec

Brand Ambassador

2019 - 2022
Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)

Chair - DevOps Society

Operating as vice chair and board member for TAG DevOps society.

2018 - Current
DevOps Institute

DevOps Instructor

Accredited Instructor For The Following Certification Courses: -DevOps Foundations -DevOps Leadership -DevOps Test Engineering -DevOpsSecOps Engineering -Continuous Delivery Architecture
2018 - Current
ITSM Academy

Instructor

Accredited Instructor For The Following Certification Courses: -DevOps Foundations -DevOps Leadership -DevOps Test Engineering -DevOpsSecOps Engineering -Continuous Delivery Architecture
2017 - Current

National Speaker

Multiple nationwide speaking events from meetups, user groups, and code camps to enterprise audience conferences. Over 45+ industry talks and keynotes.

Business Skills

Business Transformation

100%

Leadership Coaching

95%

Agile Coaching

75%

Learning and Development Planning

85%

Vendor Management / Procurement

%

Strategy and Roadmapping

90%

Workshop Facilitation

95%

Vision Storytelling

95%

Customer Advocacy

70%

Public Speaking

90%

Portfolio

Next Level DevSecOps Panel

Next Level DevSecOps Panel

Media, Podcast, Video
Equifax & Google Cloud Transformation Whitepaper

Equifax & Google Cloud Transformation Whitepaper

Published Article, Whitepaper
InfoQ – Testing In Production

InfoQ – Testing In Production

Media, Speaking Sessions, Video
AWS Webinar – Infrastructure As Code

AWS Webinar – Infrastructure As Code

Video, Whitepaper
Tech and Brew – Giving Developers A Voice

Tech and Brew – Giving Developers A Voice

Media, Podcast, Video
Venafi Interview – DevSecOps Challenges

Venafi Interview – DevSecOps Challenges

Published Article
AWS Webinar – Cost Management

AWS Webinar – Cost Management

Video, Whitepaper
DevOps Evangelism Explored

DevOps Evangelism Explored

Podcast, YouTube Videos
RSA 2020 Disruption Mindset Panel

RSA 2020 Disruption Mindset Panel

Media, Speaking Sessions, Video
DevSecOps Reference Architecture

DevSecOps Reference Architecture

Media, Video
Breaking Bad: DevOpsSec to DevSecOps

Breaking Bad: DevOpsSec to DevSecOps

Speaking Sessions, Video, YouTube Videos
Fusion 2019 – Agile & DevOps – Break Down Silo’s And Build C.A.M.P.S.

Fusion 2019 – Agile & DevOps – Break Down Silo’s And Build C.A.M.P.S.

Speaking Sessions
Equifax Transformation Interview

Equifax Transformation Interview

Podcast
DevOps Radio – Upskilling – Live from DevOps World / Jenkins World 2019

DevOps Radio – Upskilling – Live from DevOps World / Jenkins World 2019

Podcast
Predict The Future With Polymorphic Templates

Predict The Future With Polymorphic Templates

Speaking Sessions, Video
Open Source Industry Talks

Open Source Industry Talks

Speaking Sessions
Podcast – DevOps 10th Anniversary

Podcast – DevOps 10th Anniversary

Podcast

Posts

Valuable Insights
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