🛡️ CYBERSECURITY EXECUTIVE

Your Technical Executive

Conference Co-Host | Executive Coachee | CISO-Ready Leader

Documenting the real journey from technical expert to executive readiness through hands-on CISO preparation, multi-million dollar budget management, and comprehensive leadership development.

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$7M Budget Management
15+ Years Experience
Global Team Leadership
Executive Level Ready

Executive Credentials

Building comprehensive CISO readiness through elite programs and executive-level experience

RISEx DC Conference Co-Host

Co-hosted major cybersecurity conference, demonstrating executive leadership in the industry community and high-level networking expertise with cybersecurity leaders worldwide.

Carnegie Mellon CISO Certificate

Graduate of the prestigious Carnegie Mellon CISO Certificate Program with ongoing Executive Advantage access for continued strategic cybersecurity education.

BetterUP Executive Coaching

Participating in elite executive coaching program focused on C-suite leadership development, executive presence, and strategic decision-making for cybersecurity leaders.

Duarte Storytelling Mastery

Completed professional storytelling workshop to master executive communication, boardroom presentations, and compelling narrative development for technical audiences.

Gartner Executive Circle

Exclusive invitee to Gartner executive dinner events, demonstrating recognition as an emerging cybersecurity leader among industry executives and analysts.

Deloitte Operations Executive

IDPS Operations Manager managing $7M+ budgets, global teams, and enterprise-level cybersecurity operations with full P&L responsibility and strategic oversight.

Patrice Drake - Your Technical Executive

Executive-Ready Cybersecurity Leader

I'm Your Technical Executive - not aspiring to executive leadership, but actively operating at that level while documenting the comprehensive preparation required for modern CISO success.

Currently serving as IDPS Operations Manager at Deloitte, I manage multi-million dollar budgets and global cybersecurity teams while building the multi-dimensional executive skill set that sets apart truly prepared CISOs from technical experts.

Through elite executive coaching (BetterUP), strategic storytelling mastery (Duarte), industry leadership roles (RISEx DC Co-Host), and exclusive executive networking (Gartner Circle), I'm demonstrating what comprehensive CISO readiness actually requires in today's threat landscape.

This journey isn't about checking boxes - it's about developing authentic executive presence, strategic thinking, and the communication skills necessary to lead at the C-suite level in cybersecurity.

$7M+ Budget Authority
Global Team Scale
Elite Programs

Recent Speaking Engagements

Recent presentations and media appearances

Executive Speaking Topics

C-suite insights and executive-level cybersecurity leadership for today's threat landscape

SIGNATURE KEYNOTE

"From Flows to Focus: Navigating Global Security Noise"

Recently delivered at RISEx DC Conference - Executive decision-making in complex global threat environments

  • Strategic threat prioritization at enterprise scale
  • Executive communication of complex security posture
  • Budget allocation for maximum security ROI
  • C-suite reporting and board-level presentations
EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT

"The Multi-Dimensional CISO: Beyond Technical Expertise"

Why technical excellence alone fails in the C-suite - building comprehensive executive readiness

  • Executive coaching insights for cyber leaders
  • Strategic business acumen development
  • Board communication and stakeholder management
  • P&L responsibility and budget authority
INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

"From Attendee to Industry Leader: Executive Presence"

Building authentic industry leadership and executive-level professional networks

  • Strategic networking for cybersecurity executives
  • Industry conference leadership and hosting
  • Executive circle access and maintenance
  • Thought leadership development strategies
COMMUNICATION MASTERY

"Executive Storytelling for Cybersecurity Leaders"

Duarte-certified techniques for compelling executive communication and boardroom influence

  • Boardroom presentation mastery
  • Complex technical concept simplification
  • Stakeholder influence and persuasion
  • Crisis communication at executive level
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

"Executive Coaching Insights for Aspiring CISOs"

BetterUP program insights for developing authentic cybersecurity executive leadership

  • C-suite leadership presence development
  • Strategic decision-making under pressure
  • Global team management and scaling
  • Executive resilience and adaptability
STRATEGIC VISION

"Building Tomorrow's Cybersecurity Executive Pipeline"

Developing the next generation of truly prepared cybersecurity C-suite leaders

  • Comprehensive CISO readiness frameworks
  • Executive skill development pathways
  • Industry leadership cultivation strategies
  • Authentic vs. superficial preparation

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Bring authentic cybersecurity executive leadership and C-suite preparation insights to your next event.

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Speaking Fees

Executive-level keynotes and workshops
Custom pricing for enterprise events

Availability

Global speaking engagements
Virtual and in-person presentations

Specialties

C-suite cybersecurity leadership
Executive development & coaching