Trent Teyema joins Parsons as SVP, CTO

Trent Teyema, one of the nation’s leading cybersecurity experts, is joining Pasadena, CA-based Parsons Corporation as senior vice president and chief technology officer for the company’s federal business. Teyema will drive Parsons’ intellectual property protection and technology solutions through new research and development initiatives and technical engagements with customers, the company announced September 13.

Teyema has spent more than two decades in the cybersecurity field, most recently serving as chief operating officer and chief of cyber readiness for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and was twice appointed to roles in the White House.

“Trent has proven experience in managing some of our country’s most complex and high-risk national security challenges,” said Carey Smith, president of Parsons’ federal business. “We look forward to working with him to expand Parsons’ technology solutions portfolio as it grows in scope and diversity.”

Teyema holds a master’s degree in forensic science from George Washington University, as well as several technical certifications. His role with Parsons is effective September 24, 2018.

Source: Parsons