You will get Fractional Chief Information Officer
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Project details
As your fractional CIO, I will provide you with guided strategic planning, help oversee technology implementations, manage IT infrastructure, and ensure cybersecurity readiness. I can also help develop a custom technology roadmap to assist you in scaling and growth.
Support & IT Services
ConsultationWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$500
|
Standard
$1,000
|
Advanced
$2,000
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
Number of Revisions | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Remote Connection Support | - | - | - |
Documentation | - | - | - |
Optional add-ons
You can add these on the next page.
IT Roadmap
(+ 10 Days)
+$500
Cybersecurity Plan
(+ 7 Days)
+$1,000
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Justin T.
Oct 27, 2025
Scaling Company - Data Security Best Practices
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Maya K.
Mar 17, 2025
SOC compliance project manager
John was an absolutely essential part of us getting SOC2 Type 2 compliant. He helped us achieve it within 2 months or so. I couldn't be more grateful to have had the chance to work with. I would definitely hire him again for any compliance needs. He was professional, consistent and transparent with our team. Do not hesitate to hire him for any projects you might have!! He will be your best Upwork hire.
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Bhartesh C.
Jan 24, 2025
SOC2 Certification Expert Needed
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Oscar Y.
Oct 28, 2024
Cybersecurity Consultancy Call Needed
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Cindy W.
Sep 29, 2024
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Great job as usual, especially on a weekend and with short notice. Thank you!
About John
vCIO | vCISO | Compliance Expert | M&A | TOP RATED
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Job Success
Irvine, United States - 11:57 pm local time
Seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of expertise, including leadership roles at top-tier Fortune 500 companies:
✅ Microsoft
✅ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
✅ VMware
✅ Experian
✅ …and multiple FinTech, Insurance, Retail, and Banking organizations.
Core Competencies:
✅ Technology Leadership: Proven experience managing technical teams, cloud infrastructure, and data center operations.
✅ Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Comprehensive experience supporting private equity, venture capital, and corporate M&A initiatives.
✅ Security & Compliance: Deep subject matter expertise in frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53/171/CSF, HIPAA, GDPR, HITRUST, PCI-DSS, and more.
✅ Business Development: Skilled in vendor management, project management, and driving operational excellence.
Certification Services
✅ SOC 1 or SOC 2 Certification - starting at $5K
✅ ISO 27001 or HIPAA Certification - starting at $5K
✅ PCI or NIST Certification - Starting at $8K
Certifications & Training:
✅ Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
✅ Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
✅ ISO 31000 Internal Controls Risk Analyst (CICRA)
✅ ISO 42001: AI Lead Implementer
✅ Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (v3 & v4)
✅ ITIL v4
✅ Six Sigma Black Belt
✅ AWS Cloud Practitioner & System Operations on AWS
✅ Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Cloud & Windows Server)
✅ CompTIA Sec+, A+, ITF+
ISO & Security Expertise:
✅ Lead Auditor Training: ISO 27001 & ISO 42001.
✅ Extensive experience implementing and auditing security and compliance frameworks across industries.
vCIO & vCISO Services - Successfully delivering Virtual CIO and CISO services to startups and enterprises globally, offering:
✅ Risk and gap assessments, audit support, and compliance guidance.
✅ ISO 27001, SOC 1/SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS certification assistance.
✅ Security stack implementation and M&A due diligence.
✅ Confidential advisory on IT and security-related matters.
Let’s connect! Available across all time zones and for global travel. Whether remote or in-person, I am ready to support your IT and security needs.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so John can start the project.
Delivery time starts when John receives requirements from you.
John works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Discovery Call
Please plan to spend 30-60 minutes for a discovery call to understand your needs and requirements. For the call, please be ready to discuss your environment and technical/security needs over the next 12-18 months.