Executive

Aaron Lee Bedingfield CTO, CISSP, MBA

Executive: Leadership, Infrastructure, Transformation, Governance, Compliance, Cyber, Risk, Security, BC/DR/AA, Cloud, AI

Summary

Technology Executive with extensive strategic experience leading enterprise technology organizations within highly regulated financial environments. Expertise in governance, cybersecurity, incident management, digital banking platforms, core systems integration, cloud strategy, vendor management, CIMM, and business continuity-capacity planning. Proven ability to modernize technology ecosystems, enhance member/customer experiences, strengthen security posture, and optimize technology investments while maintaining regulatory compliance. Trusted advisor to executive leadership with a history of delivering solutions that support growth, operational resilience, and competitive advantage. Experienced in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, building high-performing teams, and delivering scalable solutions that improve efficiency within the organization.

Technical Skills

IT Leadership & Strategy: CSuite Technology Leadership Technology Governance IT Road Map Information Security Oversight Operational Readiness Active/Active Architecture Digital & DataDriven Transformation

Operational & Infrastructure Expertise: Capacity Planning Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Active/Active Planning & Testing Storage Architecture Backup Strategy Systems Reliability

Digital & Data Transformation: Data Governance Data Integrity & Integration Enterprise Data Architecture Analytics Enablement Process Optimization

Communication & Business Skills: Executive Communication Technical Writing Process Mapping Vendor & Contract Management Crisis & Incident Management Stakeholder Facilitation Training & Presentation

Operating Systems & Platforms: AIX O/S 2 OS/400 Windows 2–11 Early Unix/Linux Windows Server & Workstation Platforms

Networking & Systems Administration: Windows Server Administration Workstation Administration Network Equipment Configuration Infrastructure Troubleshooting

PLC & Industrial Systems: Schneider Siemens Allen Bradley Pro 32 Worx MODICON MicroLogix RSLogix

Certifications

CISSP ISC2 Vienna, VA Exam Date: 05/23/2026 #4377434 Active 07/01/2026

Work Experience

Sr. Installer & Programmer

Tulsa, OK RSS, Inc. 05/25 – 07/

Responsible for GRC of Construction and Installation phases of software and BAS devices.

Fractional CIO, CTO, and CISO services for small and medium-scale businesses.

Focus on internal alignment, policy, and processes for IT, Data, and Business Development opportunities requiring Technology Investment(s).

SVP of Engineering

Wheat Ridge, CO DataVa 05/23 – 12/23

Established documentation standards and governance practices to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and internal audit requirements.

Directed the design and delivery of datadriven platforms used by financial institutions to improve operational insight, risk visibility, and automated decisionmaking.

Led development of data connectors, integration pipelines, and predictive analytics models supporting enterprise reporting and assurance activities.

Partnered with client executives to define engagement scopes, assess risks, and ensure solution quality across complex data environments.

CTO

Firstmark Credit Union San Antonio, TX 07/19 – 11/23

Directed enterprise IT governance, cybersecurity, and operational assurance for a multisite financial institution, ensuring alignment with NCUA, FFIEC, GLBA, NIST and internal standards.

Led annual IT risk assessments, control evaluations, and remediation planning, strengthening the organization’s control posture and audit readiness.

Oversaw DR/BC strategy, including scenario testing, tabletop exercises, and executive reporting on continuity capabilities.

Developed and enforced policies, standards, and security frameworks to support compliance, operational integrity, and risk mitigation.

Coordinated with Internal Audit, external auditors, and regulators to support assessments, respond to findings, and validate corrective actions.

Provided boardlevel communication on technology risk, cybersecurity posture, and strategic initiatives.

Managed IT leadership staff, setting expectations, coaching performance, and ensuring adherence to governance and security requirements.

VP of IT

Oklahoma Central Credit Union Tulsa, OK 08/15 – 06/19

Directed IT operations, infrastructure, and security functions for a regulated financial institution, ensuring compliance with FFIEC and NCUA expectations.

Strengthened internal controls across systems, access, and change management, improving audit outcomes and reducing operational risk.

Oversaw vendor management, contract evaluation, and thirdparty risk assessments for critical technology providers.

Supported enterprise risk management activities, contributing to operational, compliance, and technology risk evaluations.

Managed daytoday IT operations, service delivery, and systems reliability across multiple business units.

Coordinated with Internal Audit and external examiners to support assessments, provide documentation, and implement corrective actions.

Led systems integration initiatives, improving data accuracy, process efficiency, and operational transparency.

Oversaw records management governance, ensuring compliance with retention, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

CIO

ARI, Inc. Tulsa, OK 02/11 – 06/15

Directed IT strategy, security, and operational performance for a multistate franchise organization.

Implemented governance processes, access controls, and technology standards to support audit readiness and operational consistency.

Led crossfunctional initiatives to modernize systems, improve data quality, & strengthen business continuity capabilities.

Oversaw technology operations and franchise support functions, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and regulatory expectations.

Evaluated operational risks, identified control gaps, and implemented improvements to enhance service reliability and compliance.

Director of IT & Security

First Bank of Owasso Owasso, OK 06/04 – 03/11

Directed information security, IT operations, and compliance functions for a community bank, ensuring alignment with FFIEC, FDIC, GLBA, and internal policies.

Served as Identity Theft / Red Flag Officer, overseeing fraud prevention controls and regulatory compliance.

Led policy and procedure development, strengthening governance and audit readiness.

Managed technology projects, system upgrades, and vendor relationships to support operational resilience.

Manager - National Implementation Service Contract (NISC I & II) – AFS and AT

FAA Kansas City, MO WSG, Martin Marietta, Lockheed Martin 1992 – 1999

Ensured compliance standards as AT512F for tower infrastructure across the Central Region.

Developed interface for Weather and Radar Processor (WARP) system weather feed to AT stations.

Built a Learning Management System (LMS) for training Air Traffic personnel.

Maintained and ensured service compliance on ASR8 and ASR9 radar systems.

U.S. Army

Various Locations 1986 – 1995 (Active Duty 1986 – 1989 IRR 1990 – 1995)

MOS – Primary 11C Secondaries 31V, 74F, 96G 1990 – 1995

2/12th Special Forces Group (A) Tulsa, OK

Intel and Secure Communications

Education

MBA Southern Nazarene University Tulsa, OK 05/14 – 02/16

B.S. in Organizational Leadership / Ethics Southern Nazarene University Tulsa, OK 02/09 – 05/14

US Army Infantry MOS 11C, 31V 1986 – 1995

Redford School of Theology – Vocational Ministry Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO 1983 – 1984

References: Available upon request.

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