Business Continuity Lead
Enterprise Cyber Risk · BCP/DR · Systems Resilience
Chris Vega
Technology Business Continuity Lead · Enterprise Cyber Resilience · Creative Technologist
Over fifteen years across financial services, aerospace, food supply chain, and telecommunications, I’ve specialized in safeguarding mission-critical enterprise systems against operational disruption, third-party cyber risks, and regulatory compliance failure.
Currently spearheading technology risk remediation and business continuity for a major financial institution, I conduct forensic vendor due diligence, evaluate disaster recovery postures, and architect resilient technical pathways that ensure day-one operational continuity across enterprise lines.
Operating with the mindset of a creative technologist, I pair analytical precision with human-centered communication. Bridging the gap between software engineers, cybersecurity auditors, vendor management, and executive leadership, I build consensus and transform dense regulatory mandates into robust, human-maintainable technology solutions that thrive under high-stakes scrutiny.
Precision Systems Analysis
Forensic cyber due diligence, BCP/DR architecture & enterprise Linux
Creative Technologist Lens
Cross-functional clarity, empathy & high-stakes crisis facilitation
Uncompromising Operational Resilience
Zero unplanned downtime · 100% audit defensible · Robust BCP/DR
15+ Years of Systems Execution & Operational Governance
Proven enterprise track record safeguarding mission-critical applications, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional technical alignment.
Dedicated to enterprise systems analysis, cyber risk mitigation, and mission-critical business continuity across high-stakes institutional environments.
Delivering solutions across Financial Services, Aerospace, Food Supply Chain & Telecom.
Forensic vendor cybersecurity due diligence, BCP/DR failover readiness, and compliance.
MBA & Master of Science in IT Management from Western Governors University.
Education, Systems Mastery & Enterprise Governance
Chris Vega has spent over fifteen years working within highly structured, compliance-critical environments where system failures and security vulnerabilities carry severe institutional consequences. Unlike generalist advisers who rely on theoretical frameworks, Chris brings frontline mastery spanning the full lifecycle of enterprise technology—from 24/7 NOC/SOC infrastructure monitoring and tier-2 incident triage to enterprise cloud architecture and third-party vendor risk remediation.
He holds dual graduate credentials—both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Technology Management from Western Governors University. He holds the CompTIA Linux+ certification, is certified by Microsoft in Software Development Fundamentals (C#), and is actively preparing for ISACA's Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) designation.
His advanced technical engagements encompass third-party cybersecurity risk remediation, business continuity planning (BCP), disaster recovery (DR), legacy system cloning and day-one divestiture cutovers, and AWS cloud application architecture.
Creative Rigor & Technical Precision
How multi-year practice across precision aerial flight, visual storytelling, and performance arts powers high-stakes crisis composure, spatial discipline, and cross-functional leadership in enterprise technology.
The most catastrophic breakdowns in enterprise technology rarely stem from raw code defects—they stem from breakdowns in human communication. When security auditors, vendor management, software engineers, and executive leadership operate in disparate silos speaking entirely different languages, critical risks get obscured and project timelines stall.
Chris approaches every technical challenge with the dual lens of a creative technologist. Sharpened by fifteen years in corporate technology alongside dedicated real-world practice in drone piloting, professional photography, videography, and the performance arts, he excels at facilitating high-stakes alignment sessions, translating dense cryptographic and regulatory mandates into clear executive choices, and fostering cross-team collaboration where every contributor feels heard.
Drone Piloting & Aerial Imaging
Actively training toward commercial certification. Multi-rotor flight execution demands strict pre-flight telemetry checks, real-time spatial awareness, and fail-safe protocols—mirroring the exact operational discipline required in disaster recovery.
Professional Photography
Years of dedicated practice spanning professional portraiture, client commissions, and editorial work. Honing natural and studio light, framing, and visual hierarchy to reveal clarity and authentic human character.
Videography & Cinematography
End-to-end video production, motion storytelling, and sound design. Translating multi-layered narratives into engaging visual media that simplify complex ideas and command stakeholder attention.
Acting & Performance Arts
Formal training and stage/screen experience cultivating acute listening, vocal modulation, and poise under extreme pressure. Instills the high-stakes composure essential for executive briefings and emergency incident command.
Frontline Capabilities & Focus Disciplines
Frontline technical mastery spanning enterprise business continuity, third-party cyber risk due diligence, AWS cloud resilience, and corporate divestitures.
Business Continuity & BCP/DR
Spearheading enterprise business continuity planning and disaster recovery testing to guarantee zero operational downtime during critical incidents.
Vendor Cyber Risk Due Diligence
Conducting deep technical due diligence on third-party vendors for cybersecurity posture, data protection, and alignment with strict financial regulatory mandates.
Cloud Architecture & AWS Resilience
Architecting resilient, scalable AWS cloud environments for high-throughput supply chains and mission-critical financial applications.
Divestiture Cloning & Modernization
Directing legacy system cloning, infrastructure upgrades, and decoupled cutovers to ensure seamless day-one operations following major corporate divestitures.
Agile & Waterfall Program Governance
Managing complex systems integration, release cycles, and cross-functional teams using Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and disciplined enterprise delivery standards.
24/7 NOC/SOC Operations & Bilingual Triage
Deep frontline background in 24/7 infrastructure monitoring, network incident resolution, and 4+ years of dedicated bilingual (English & Spanish) stakeholder triage.
Location & Work Model
Chris is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with over 15 years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and enterprise institutions nationwide. Available for senior and principal enterprise opportunities, hybrid strategic leadership, and remote positions.