Mike Trachta, CISM, CISSP

Austin, TX | mike@trachta.org | https://linkedin.com/in/miketrachta

Professional Summary

A dedicated and analytical cybersecurity professional with vast expertise in the design, implementation, and operation of large-scale identity and access management solutions.  Utilizes exceptional interpersonal and communications skills to guide and develop efficient, high-performing teams. A diligent and driven top-performer who delivers security and efficiency for an organization.

Experience

Enterprise IAM Architect Optiver - Austin, TX - 2023-Present

  • Serve as architect, technical lead, and product owner for Optiver’s Identity and Access Manageemnt program
  • Collaborate on development of cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls

Senior Technical Expert, Cybersecurity Walmart Global Tech - Austin, TX - 2018-2023

  • Served as technical lead and product owner for internal SailPoint IdentityIQ deployment, managing over 2 million associate and vendor identities.
  • Developed and maintained Walmart’s access governance roadmap.
  • Collaborated with business partners to develop scalable access governance solutions across global platforms.
  • Guided development of technical standards, oversaw code development, and supported production troubleshooting.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to technical staff.

Technical Director Identropy, Inc. - Austin, TX - 2017-2018

  • Ensured projects were technically sound and efficiently delivered.
  • Oversaw Identropyʼs technical leadership team to develop standards and best practices across multiple IAM technologies.
  • Performed technical and business analysis for client advisory engagements.
  • Developed training programs for technical staff.
  • Partnered with IAM software vendors to advise and design solutions for enterprise clients.
  • Managed the One Identity Practice, which consistently delivered highest team utilization rates and gross margins in company.
  • Delivered consistent pattern of hiring junior talent and developing them into more senior roles.
  • Served as mentor and advisor for all Austin area staff.
  • Worked with human resources to develop career plans for technical staff.
  • Led internal IT operations and served as company’s IT security officer.

Practice Manager/Practice Director Identropy, Inc. - Austin, TX - 2009-2017

  • Analyzed business needs and designed Identity and Access Management systems for clients.
  • Implemented provisioning solutions for customers in variety of verticals including health care, energy, financial services, and telecommunications.
  • Designed and implemented repeatable Role Based Access Control system for customers to request, maintain, and certify user access.
  • Developed access recertification processes.
  • Managed Courion and Quest One Identity Manager practices.

Additional Experience

Identity Management Consultant - CRT Group/Identropy, Inc. - Austin, TX - 2006-2009

Information Technology Manager - PeopleAdmin, Inc. - Austin, TX - 2005-2006

Implementation Specialist/Account Manager - PeopleAdmin, Inc. - Austin, TX - 2003-2005

Education

B.B.A. in Business Analysis/Management Information Systems Texas A&M University - College Station, TX

Certifications

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Volunteer Experience

Supervisory Committee Chairman - Greater Texas Federal Credit Union - Austin, TX - 2022-2023

Supervisory Committee Member - Greater Texas Federal Credit Union - Austin, TX - 2018-Present

President - Capital City A&M Club - Austin, TX - 2014

Volunteer, VP, President-Elect - Capital City A&M Club - Austin, TX - 2002-2013