Technology Risk Governance
Establish clear decision rights, risk thresholds, and oversight mechanisms that align technology investments with business strategy while ensuring board-level visibility and control.
When leadership transitions, audit pressures mount, or technology risks escalate, your organization needs immediate strategic IT direction. An interim CIO brings decisive leadership to stabilize operations, clarify technology roadmaps, and align IT investments with business objectives—providing the executive presence and credibility your board expects while you secure permanent leadership.
Comprehensive technology leadership to stabilize operations, reduce risk, and drive strategic IT outcomes during critical transitions.
Establish clear decision rights, risk thresholds, and oversight mechanisms that align technology investments with business strategy while ensuring board-level visibility and control.
Evaluate, score, and optimize your application landscape to eliminate redundancy, reduce licensing costs, cut security exposure, and streamline technology operations with defensible recommendations.
Drive cloud adoption, digital modernization, and innovation initiatives with clear roadmaps, ownership assignments, and measurable milestones that balance speed with risk management.
Assess vendor sprawl, identify concentration risks, negotiate contracts, and create a streamlined technology ecosystem that reduces costs and improves operational efficiency.
Build executable technology strategies with clear priorities, budget alignment, resource planning, and quarterly milestones that deliver measurable business value and stakeholder confidence.
Deliver concise, decision-focused IT updates that translate technical complexities into business impacts, enabling informed board oversight of technology investments, risks, and performance.
An interim CIO steps in during critical moments—unexpected departures, M&A activity, digital transformation challenges, or compliance demands—to provide the executive presence your organization requires. You gain a seasoned technology leader who quickly assesses your IT landscape, prioritizes initiatives that drive business value, and establishes governance frameworks that withstand board scrutiny. With deliverables including technology roadmaps, vendor rationalization plans, and executive-level reporting, you achieve clarity, control, and confidence while searching for permanent leadership.
Delivering technology and cybersecurity excellence for Fortune 100 companies, cloud innovators, and global institutions.
"What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments."
"We recently worked with Tyson Martin on an engagement, and it was a great experience. He helped us run a full technical audit, identified key gaps, and created a clear plan to modernize our systems and processes. Tyson is hands-on, easy to work with, and brings real technical and leadership..."
"Tyson's impact has been immediately clear. Before working with him, we were struggling with outdated processes that created inefficiencies across our organization, and his unbiased third party perspective helped us quickly identify issues and develop a clear, actionable plan for improvement. Based on our experience so far, I would recommend..."
"Tyson Martin embodies what modern boardrooms need: a leader who brings clarity, credibility, and strategic foresight to every technology conversation. Tyson is what every Board is seeking in 2025, someone who understands technology and can interpret and speak to Boards with a message Boards can understand. In doing so, Tyson..."
"What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments."
"We recently worked with Tyson Martin on an engagement, and it was a great experience. He helped us run a full technical audit, identified key gaps, and created a clear plan to modernize our systems and processes. Tyson is hands-on, easy to work with, and brings real technical and leadership..."
"Tyson's impact has been immediately clear. Before working with him, we were struggling with outdated processes that created inefficiencies across our organization, and his unbiased third party perspective helped us quickly identify issues and develop a clear, actionable plan for improvement. Based on our experience so far, I would recommend..."
"Tyson Martin embodies what modern boardrooms need: a leader who brings clarity, credibility, and strategic foresight to every technology conversation. Tyson is what every Board is seeking in 2025, someone who understands technology and can interpret and speak to Boards with a message Boards can understand. In doing so, Tyson..."
"What sets Tyson apart is his ability to translate cybersecurity into strategic growth language for boards. He builds frameworks that don't just mitigate risk, they enable competitive advantage. He's exactly who you want guiding your organization in high-trust environments."
"We recently worked with Tyson Martin on an engagement, and it was a great experience. He helped us run a full technical audit, identified key gaps, and created a clear plan to modernize our systems and processes. Tyson is hands-on, easy to work with, and brings real technical and leadership..."
"Tyson's impact has been immediately clear. Before working with him, we were struggling with outdated processes that created inefficiencies across our organization, and his unbiased third party perspective helped us quickly identify issues and develop a clear, actionable plan for improvement. Based on our experience so far, I would recommend..."
"Tyson Martin embodies what modern boardrooms need: a leader who brings clarity, credibility, and strategic foresight to every technology conversation. Tyson is what every Board is seeking in 2025, someone who understands technology and can interpret and speak to Boards with a message Boards can understand. In doing so, Tyson..."
Strategic technology leadership backed by enterprise experience and board-level credibility.
Led technology transformation at AWS, Home Depot, and Best Buy—bringing Fortune 100 rigor to your organization.
Active NACD member and NRF CISO Executive Committee contributor—fluent in governance, risk communication, and executive decision-making.
Delivers executable 30-60-90 day plans with clear owners, measurable outcomes, and immediate risk reduction from day one.
World Economic Forum contributor with cutting-edge perspective on emerging technology risks, digital trust, and cyber governance trends.
Enterprise technology leader with Fortune 100 and global advisory experience.
Board Advisor, Interim CISO/CIO/CDO, Fractional Executive
Tyson Martin helps boards and executive teams reduce technology and cyber risk without slowing business operations by clarifying decision rights, tightening governance, and building inspectable execution frameworks. He serves as a board advisor, director candidate, and steps in as interim or fractional CISO, CIO, or Chief Digital Officer when organizations need stability quickly. His background includes leading security and technology transformation across enterprise environments at AWS and global brands such as Home Depot and Best Buy. He brings particular expertise in helping Chicago-area organizations navigate the complex regulatory requirements across financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors. Tyson is an active contributor to the National Association of Corporate Directors, serves on the National Retail Federation CISO Executive Committee, contributes to the World Economic Forum's Centre for Cybersecurity, and served as ISC2 Richmond Board President. He holds CISSP certification and has completed executive programs at Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard Business School, MIT, and through leading technology companies including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
An interim CIO provides immediate executive-level technology leadership during transitions, crises, or leadership gaps. Responsibilities include assessing the current IT landscape, prioritizing strategic initiatives, stabilizing operations, managing vendor relationships, overseeing digital transformation efforts, establishing governance frameworks, and delivering board-ready reporting. The interim CIO acts as a full executive team member, making critical technology decisions while preparing the organization for permanent leadership succession.
Connect with Tyson Martin to discuss your immediate CIO needs and explore how interim leadership can stabilize your technology operations.
Elite cybersecurity certification for IT leaders
National Association of Corporate Directors
Centre for Cybersecurity Contributor
Contact Tyson Martin to discuss your technology leadership needs and explore how interim CIO services can bring immediate stability, strategic direction, and board-ready governance to your organization.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 (802) 430-9200. You can also send us a quick email at tyson.martin@gmail.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 (802) 430-9200. You can also send us a quick email at tyson.martin@gmail.com.