Keith Brautigam
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Chief Information Officer (or Sr. IT Leader): Education, Manufacturing, Healthcare |
| Location | Aurora, Colorado |
| Introduction | Keith Brautigam is an accomplished IT and cybersecurity expert focusing on identity and access management. Throughout his career, he has held several positions, progressing to leadership roles, including Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Interim Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Reputed University. His professional journey has consistently focused on improving security systems, streamlining IT processes, and ensuring compliance across multiple organizations. Keith was born in San Diego, California, and moved to the East Bay Area of San Francisco when he was two. His early exposure to technology came through friends who owned Amiga and Atari computers. Although initially focused on video games, his interest shifted to optimizing his computer's performance to improve his gaming experience. Later, his family moved again to Iowa City, Iowa, where he attended high school and pursued a degree in Communication and Media Studies at the University of Iowa. This also allowed him to study abroad in Mérida, Venezuela. After completing his degree, Keith faced a tough job market due to the collapse of the 1990s eCommerce bubble. |