Joshua Sorenson ^{Ultimate Decision-Maker}

Founder at Citadel

Current Job Duration: 6 mos (until March 2026)

HEADLINE:
Founder & Lead Advisor @ Citadel Strategic Ventures | Innovating Security Strategies

PERSONAL SUMMARY:
I bring a 20-year track record of driving technology and security transformation for both global Fortune 100 leaders and growing businesses. My approach is pragmatic and results-oriented, whether I was representing Delta in discussions with Airbus on aircraft security or taking over a critical program at Equifax post-breach and delivering a 3-year roadmap in 18 months. I bring this same intensity and strategic focus to every client.

How I can deliver value to you:

Information Security Strategy: Building mature security programs using frameworks like NIST CSF for C-level advisory, risk management, and maturity roadmapping.

CyberSecurity Resilience: Hardening defenses through secure architecture, vulnerability management, and preparing for IR/DR/BCP scenarios by designing and delivering tabletop exercises.

Data Analytics Leadership: Driving data-driven results by automating key controls for global SOX compliance at John Deere and leading complex fraud investigations at Delta.

End-to-End Automation: Implementing robust automation (Python) on cloud platforms (Azure/GCP) and administering M365/Google Workspace.

Expert Training & Mentorship: An experienced Executive in Residence and corporate trainer who has spoken at major industry and academic forums.

Key Career Accomplishments:

At Delta Air Lines, built a fraud detection practice that identified $5.5M in confirmed fraud in 90 days (vs. a $750K annual goal).

At Equifax, delivered a 3-year security transformation roadmap in 18 months, leading to a greatly expanded role across Security Ops, Eng, & Arch.

Led Delta's $15 Million Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) & IDS Defence Initiative, a cornerstone of their modern security program.

I earned my Finance degree at 19 and MIS degree at 20 from the University of Iowa and hold top industry certifications (CISM, CISA). Let's work together.

Languages: Spanish

EDUCATION:
School: The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
Degree: BBA, Management Information Systems
Activities: None

School: Georgia Institute of Technology
Degree: Professional Certificate, Cyber Security
Activities: None

School: The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business
Degree: BBA, Finance
Activities: None

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