CEO / FOUNDER

Blake Stout

Chief Information Officer Chief Technology Officer Chief Information Security Officer

406-***-**** *****@********.**** linkedin.com/in/tomahawk PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior IT executive with 30+ years of experience, including 20+ years in leadership roles across Insurtech, federal contracting, cloud transformation, and cybersecurity. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, securing large-scale government contracts, and driving digital transformation across startups and Fortune 500 enterprises. Strong expertise in cloud-native architectures, SaaS platforms, and NIST-compliant security implementations. Seeking fractional or full-time executive technology leadership opportunities in North America or globally. Available with a full-stack engineering team for staff augmentation or specialized initiatives. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Executive Leadership: CIO/CTO/CISO experience Strategic IT Planning Digital Transformation

• Cloud Technologies: AWS Azure SaaS Cloud Architecture DevOps Microservices

• Cybersecurity: CISSP NIST 800-53 FedRAMP PCI-DSS Risk Management Business Continuity

• Software Engineering: Agile/Scrum SOA API Design Legacy Modernization Containerization

• Government Contracting: DHS/FEMA Projects ATO Certification Vendor Management Governance Budgeting

• Industries: Property & Casualty Insurance Government Technology Semiconductors KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Transitioned and secured a $120M FEMA/DHS contract, achieving ATO certification.

• Led the design and delivery of FEMA’s first cloud-native SaaS flood insurance platform.

• Created two P&C insurance cloud SaaS platforms (TorrentFlood and Equinox) supporting NFIP, private flood, and homeowner’s policies.

• Drove $200M+ in revenue retention post-acquisition through successful government contract bid and execution.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CEO / Founder

Tomahawk Technology, LLC 2018 – Present

• Provide strategic consulting and technical execution across cloud, cybersecurity, and compliance.

• Delivered FedRAMP- and NIST-compliant cloud architectures for government and private sector clients.

• Built and managed an engineering team supporting ATOs, custom integrations, and scalable platforms. CIO / Co-Founder

Solstice Innovations 2018 – 2024

• Architected “Equinox,” a modern cloud-native platform for homeowners and flood insurance.

• Scaled platform to serve both NFIP and private market products with multitenant capabilities.

• Oversaw all technical vision, engineering leadership, and delivery cycles. President / Co-Founder

Eclipse Technology 2018 – 2024

• Established and grew the founding team to support Solstice Innovations.

• Provided original product architecture and engineering guidance across platform development. Senior Vice President / CTO

Marsh USA 2014 – 2018

• Led integration and modernization efforts following the acquisition of Torrent Technologies.

• Delivered high-performance insurance platforms and secured Marsh’s largest government contract. Chief Technology Officer

Torrent Technologies, Inc. 2006 – 2014

• Developed the first cloud SaaS flood platform used for FEMA’s NFIP Write Your Own program.

• Championed Agile methodologies and improved deployment speed and software quality. Director of Software Development

National Flood Services 2005 – 2006

• Led mainframe modernization and developed a next-generation flood insurance system.

• Transitioned legacy developers to .NET/C# with successful upskilling and mentoring programs. Senior Software Engineer

Micron Technology 1995 – 2005

• Built automation/security tools and APIs for internal systems at this Fortune 500 firm.

• Delivered ongoing training (C, C++) and mentorship to an internal developer community of 300+. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Montana Tech – University of Montana, 1995

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Credential ID: 2333397

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Clearance-Ready: Experienced with DHS/FEMA compliance and federal security requirements

• Flexible Engagement: W2, 1099, or fractional leadership models supported

• Travel: Open to on-site, remote, or hybrid roles globally

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