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Devin Somppi

Fractional CIO | CTO/CISO | IT Strategy, Cloud Modernization & Cybersecurity Leadership

About Me

I’m a technology and security executive with 10+ years leading IT strategy, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational maturity in regulated, mission-critical environments. I help organizations modernize their technology stack, improve reliability, reduce risk, and build scalable operating models without slowing delivery. I’ve led enterprise security and compliance programs (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, NIST-aligned controls), built high-performing teams, and advised executives on technology investment, risk posture, and modernization roadmaps.

Jurisdiction

Canada | United States

Notable Employer

  • Chief Technology Officer at Decisive Group (Calian)

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Chief Technology & Security OfficerCanadian Internet Registry Authority
2025 - 2025

Brought in to stabilize and modernize technology and cybersecurity functions within a nationally critical, highly regulated environment with zero tolerance for downtime. Established an IT and security baseline, operating model, and modernization roadmap; introduced standards, documentation, and service ownership practices to improve reliability and execution. Advised executive leadership on technology priorities, risk posture, and sequencing of modernization initiatives while maintaining uninterrupted service delivery.

Chief Technology OfficerNotableDecisive Group (Calian)
2018 - 2024

Executive technology and security leader responsible for scaling enterprise-grade IT, platform, and cybersecurity capabilities across regulated client environments. Led modernization across infrastructure, identity, and shared platform services to improve reliability, scalability, and operational clarity. Owned governance, risk, compliance, incident response, and executive reporting, and served as a trusted advisor aligning roadmaps and risk posture to business goals. Built and operationalized a 24×7 SOC with automation and event-driven pipelines, strengthened customer assurance outcomes, and hired/mentored high-performing security and infrastructure teams.

Education

Diploma of Computer Systems Technician Algonquin College
2011 - 2013
Diploma of Computer Systems Technician - SecurityAlgonquin College
2013 - 2013

Certification

Total Certifications4

Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE)

Palo Alto Networks

2016 - 2016

QRadar SIEM Advanced Topics (Developer)

IBM

2018

Advanced Infrastructure Hacking

Black Hat Training

2019

Adversary Detection & Incident Response (Network Defense Range Crucible)

Black Hat Training

2020

Skills

Core skills0
Languages1

Languages

English