Todd brings unique qualifications to the role of Executive in residence for the Center for Future Banking.  He brings more than 20 years experience in information security and Internet business and technology; ranging from secure radio and desktop systems at the National Security Agency (NSA) to security architecture and authentication strategy at Bank of America. Todd recently finished developing the new eCommerce/ATM strategy and will connect the strategy with the exciting new work with the CFB efforts at the Media Lab.
 
Todd joined the NationsBank shortly before the merger with Bank of America, working on projects implementing various security technologies and leading strategy and architecture projects, often with a focus on identity and authentication.  In these roles Todd frequently partnered with business and technology teams across the enterprise.  Todd moved into the eCommerce/ATM business line in January 2007, continuing his focus on strategy and exploring the future directions of the bank. 
 
During his time at NSA Todd built on his Electrical Engineering degree from West Virginia University with ever expanding roles in project engineering and project management, eventually working inside and outside the agency on secure desktop systems.  During this time he also earned a Masters degree in Strategic Intelligence from the Joint Military Intelligence College with a thesis on the future of secure radio systems.