Ivan is an accomplished entrepreneur and a luminary in the cybersecurity and SaaS startup arenas. His career, spanning over two decades, is characterized by relentless innovation, strategic problem-solving, and impactful, global influence.
In the early stages of his career, Ivan identified and capitalized on the need for enhanced customer experiences in the real estate sector, leading to his first entrepreneurial venture at the age of 21, and marking the beginning of a series of successful business endeavors. For his next venture, Ivan directed his expertise towards IT and cybersecurity, founding NetBait, Inc. The firm played a pivotal role in advancing digital security products and services, effectively transforming commercial “honeypot” technology from an elite, costly tool to an accessible solution for the wider market.
Ivan's professional journey took a significant turn with the creation of D4C Global, a counterintelligence consultancy focusing on advanced threat detection and mitigation. This venture thrived in various challenging environments, both domestically and internationally, showcasing and reinforcing Ivan's expertise in IT and security. Another notable venture, RedRook, Inc., differentiated itself by addressing industry-wide cybersecurity data quality issues, showcasing Ivan's ability to innovate universal solutions — and influence the industry on a global scale.
At QTalo, Ivan continues to demonstrate his visionary leadership and deep technical expertise. His role as CIO involves aligning IT strategy with business objectives, ensuring security compliance, and driving technological innovation. His technology-agnostic approach ensures that QTalo remains adaptive, innovative and forward-thinking.
Ivan's academic and professional journey is augmented by a range of certifications, including IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and Certified Ethnical Hacker (CEH), underscoring his depth of knowledge in IT management and cybersecurity. As a Licensed Private Investigator and a Licensed Personal Protection Specialist, his security expertise extends into the real world as well. Ivan’s commitment to mentoring the next generation of security specialists is evident in his leadership of successful, multi-level internship programs and numerous white paper publications in the field.
Recognized for his professional accomplishments, Ivan's impact is reflected in various achievements, such as contributing significantly to high-profile cases and receiving unique accolades from high-profile clients, like the U.S. Department of Defense. Today, Ivan leverages his extensive experience in cybersecurity, IT strategy, and data analytics, along with his visionary leadership and technical acumen, to drive QTalo’s innovative technology forward.