Julie C.
5.0
Cybersecurity Career Coach | FBI to McKinsey to CISO | 100+ Clients
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Works at Coaching
Hiring Manager
Available Tuesday at 1:00 PM UTC
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Julie's Coaching Offerings
Beginner | Breaking Into Cybersecurity
$59.2545m of coaching
Cybersecurity Interview Prep with Mock Interview
$118.501h 30m of coaching
Mid-Career Accelerator for Cybersecurity Professionals
$791h of coaching
Pay as you go
Get help with Skill Building, Resume Review, and .
Julie’s Cyber Security Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
100+ people coached for Cyber Security
Julie has helped clients get into these companies:
Welcome to my profile! With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles as a Chief Information Security Officer in several organizations and an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you break into and advance within the cybersecurity field. I have successfully coached over 100 individuals, providing personalized guidance on career planning, interview preparation, and resume enhancement. My approach is rooted in real-world experience, having led security organizations of all sizes across federal and private industry organizations and delivered strategic roadmaps for Fortune 100 clients in multiple verticals. Whether you're looking to enter the field or climb the ranks, I'm here to help you achieve your career goals. Let's connect and chart your path to success in cybersecurity!
Julie can help with:
Skill Building
Resume Review
Technical Interview Prep
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Julie
Technology Executive & Cybersecurity Leader With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and technology in multiple verticals including federal and state governments, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and finance, I help professionals navigate and excel in cybersecurity roles. I bring a unique perspective that combines business and technology leadership. My Background My journey includes distinguished service at the FBI, where I led critical information security initiatives and directed enterprise-wide cybersecurity & risk programs. Following my federal service, I've held senior technology and security leadership positions at Deloitte, McKinsey & Company, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), BlueCross BlueShield, & GlaxoSmithKline. Throughout my career, I've consistently delivered innovative security solutions while building and mentoring high-performing teams in complex regulatory environments.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I believe in the power of sharing knowledge and building the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. My journey from the FBI to leading security programs across multiple industries has taught me that success in cybersecurity isn't just about technical skills - it's about mentorship, guidance, and community. I've seen firsthand how mentorship can transform careers and strengthen our field. I'm committed to increasing diversity in cybersecurity leadership and ensuring that those who come after me have the support and guidance they need to succeed. Each person I coach brings unique potential to our industry, and I'm passionate about helping them navigate their path while avoiding the obstacles I've encountered. Whether it's through my cybersecurity journalism, volunteer work, or one-on-one coaching, I'm dedicated to building a stronger, more inclusive cybersecurity community. After all, our industry's future depends on the people we develop today.
Work Experience
Principal
Coaching
November 2024 - Present
Expert cybersecurity career coaching and interview preparation. Personalized guidance for breaking into cyber, advancing careers, and senior role preparation. Mock interviews, resume review, and career planning from experienced industry leaders. www.cyberpathcoaching.net
Chief Information Security Officer
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
May 2024 - November 2024
Hiring Manager
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a for-profit subsidiary of CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield serving ~ 70% of the 8.3 million Federal Employee healthcare market. Currently evolving operational efficiencies and risk capabilities for the enterprise. Implemented AI-driven solutions to enhance security and compliance, operational efficiency, product resilience, stakeholder trust, and user experiences in collaboration with business and technology peers.
CISO - Crisis Management Project
United Network for Organ Sharing
October 2023 - March 2024
Hiring Manager
Assumed a 6-month leadership role to drive crisis recovery. Enabled business expansion through technology enablement for reliable and secure network and data access overseas. Evolved crisis management, incident response processes, and internal and external communication to restore stakeholder trust. Built future ready cybersecurity, governance, and risk capabilities. Achieved readiness for HITRUST certification.
Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company
April 2022 - October 2023
Hiring Manager
Delivered technology transformation strategies and initiatives for Fortune 100 clients to enhance operational resilience and customer growth potential for clients in highly regulated industries (pharmaceuticals, healthcare, government).
Senior Director
GSK
May 2021 - March 2022
Hiring Manager
Led a 12-month strategic initiative to enable the GSK Consumer Health (CH) and GSK Biopharma de-merger, completed in under a year. Delivered a multi-year strategic cybersecurity roadmap focusing on people, processes, and technology to enable the digitization of CH’s critical manufacturing infrastructure and network in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other key international locations. Ensured CH could operate independently with robust and scalable cybersecurity capabilities, governance, and threat intelligence.
Cyber Risk Manager
Deloitte
January 2019 - March 2021
Admissions Committee
Improved operational efficiency, reduced risk, and strengthened security posture for federal clients.
Progressive Leadership Roles
Federal Bureau of Investigation
January 2006 - January 2019
Hiring Manager
Aligned federal technology programs with national security objectives, increased cross-agency collaboration, and reduced enterprise risk for the FBI. Digitized all FBI informant files.
Hospital Corpsman - MLT
US Navy
October 1993 - October 2002
Advanced Medical Lab. Fire fighting - USNS Comfort.
Julie was also given offers to work at
Microsoft
KPMG US
Lumen Technologies
Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Advanced Strategic Decision and Risk Management Certificate, Strategic Risk Management
Strategic Planning, Business Strategy and +12 skills
Strayer College
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, Minor: Acquisition
Operational Excellence, Global Strategy and +3 skills
George Washington University
Associates, Science
Medical Laboratory Science and Technology Program
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Overall Rating
5.0
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