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John Wideman has a diverse work experience that spans over 14 years. John is currently the Director of Global Information Security and Governance at Argon Medical Devices, Inc. Prior to this role, John owned First Base Cybersecurity LLC, where they provided IT and cybersecurity assistance to small businesses. John has also served as the Information Security Officer for the US division of Pinnacle Propane, LLC, where they implemented information security programs. At Brinks Home Security, John was the Senior Manager of Data Security and Compliance, ensuring compliance with industry standards. John also worked as a Program Manager at Flextronics, a Product Manager at Telligent-A Verint Company, and a Consultant at Artis Consulting. Furthermore, John gained experience as a Project Manager at Mannatech, Direct Energy, and ACS, Inc., where they managed and implemented various projects.

John Wideman has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Computer Information Systems - Performance Improvement from Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business. John also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Entrepreneurship & Finance from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas.

In terms of certifications, John obtained the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² in January 2018. John also received the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification from the Project Management Institute in December 2006.

Additionally, John has completed several certifications related to organizational transformation. These include Organizational Transformation: Orchestration, Organizational Transformation: Implementation, and Organizational Transformation: Foundation, all obtained from the Project Management Institute in November 2022.

Furthermore, John has held certifications that have since expired, including the PCI Professional (PCIP) and Payment Card Industry - Internal Security Assessor (PCI-ISA) certifications from the PCI Security Standards Council. However, the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.