ALEX SHARPE

Independent Consultant

Mr. Sharpe is a long time (+30 years) Cybersecurity and Privacy expert with real world operational experience. Unlike many people in this space Mr. Sharpe has run P&Ls up to $60M and has spent much of his career helping large corporations and government agencies reap the rewards afforded by advances in technology (Digital Transformation). This provides him a pragmatic understanding of the delicate balance between Cybersecurity, Operational Effectiveness and the business realities.

He began his career at NSA moving into the Management Consulting ranks building practices at Booz Allen and KPMG. He subsequently co-founded two firms including successful exits. He has participated in over 20 M&A transactions and has subsequently delivered to clients in over 20 countries on 6 continents. Mr. Sharpe holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Management and Business from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Columbia Business School. He is a published author, speaker, instructor and advisor. He serves on industry forums and is a mentor at an incubator.

ALEX SHARPE

Independent Consultant

Mr. Sharpe is a long time (+30 years) Cybersecurity and Privacy expert with real world operational experience. Unlike many people in this space Mr. Sharpe has run P&Ls up to $60M and has spent much of his career helping large corporations and government agencies reap the rewards afforded by advances in technology (Digital Transformation). This provides him a pragmatic understanding of the delicate balance between Cybersecurity, Operational Effectiveness and the business realities.

He began his career at NSA moving into the Management Consulting ranks building practices at Booz Allen and KPMG. He subsequently co-founded two firms including successful exits. He has participated in over 20 M&A transactions and has subsequently delivered to clients in over 20 countries on 6 continents. Mr. Sharpe holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Management and Business from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and Columbia Business School. He is a published author, speaker, instructor and advisor. He serves on industry forums and is a mentor at an incubator.