Preston Wood serves as Chief Information Security Officer and Security Strategist at DataBahn, where his transformative vision shapes how organizations approach data management and security analytics. With over 25 years of leadership in financial services, Preston brings unique perspective as a 3x Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and 2x Chief Technology Officer (CTO), driving transformative initiatives at Zions Bancorporation, Bank of the West, and City National Bank.
His career centers on empowering IT and security teams with timely, contextual data and advanced analytics for organizational success. Preston has championed Security Data Lakes, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, and risk management frameworks, enabling organizations to achieve real-time visibility, enhance security posture, and implement advanced threat detection capabilities.
Preston's ability to align technology and security strategies with business objectives has earned him recognition as a trusted advisor and thought leader. His data-driven mindset strengthens cybersecurity programs while optimizing critical IT decisions in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
At DataBahn, Preston continues this legacy of innovation, helping customers navigate their most pressing data management and security analytics challenges through the transformative power of the DataBahn platform.
Preston holds an MBA from the University of Utah and a BS in Computer Science from Weber State University.
