Jim Kelton

Thought Leader

Thought leaders are visionaries recognized among their peers and mentors for their innovative ideas and the ability to promote and share those ideas as actionable items.  Mr. Kelton has consistently been a thought leader beginning in 1976 when he authored his first publication "Attempting to Achieve Data Security".  Since then, Mr. Kelton has been featured on MSNBC and in over 40 publications including The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, USA Today, The Los Angeles Times, and many others.  In 2008, Mr. Kelton was a leading presenter at the National Symposium on Cyber Crime. 

Mr. Kelton's consulting process includes an understanding of your business, the needs of your customers, and the broader marketplace in which you operate.  By utilizing his 30 years of IT assessment and security experience, Mr. Kelton's innovative ideas are a vital driver of client business success.

Highlights of Mr. Kelton's Expert Qualifications

Mr. Kelton’s Information Technology (IT) expert experience includes:

• Expert authority – featured on national television (MSNBC) and in over 40 publications

• Featured presenter at the National Symposium on Cyber Crime

• Supports FBI on cyber and hacker attack investigations

• Investigates and analyzes insurance company hacker claims

• Renders expert opinions

• Over 20 years assisting attorneys with case investigations and litigation

• Security consulting and Computer and network forensics

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

• Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)

Expert Media Recognition

As a leading IT authority, Mr. Kelton has appeared on national television (MSNBC and Business News) and in over 40 major publications including The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times as well as industry trade publications such as Secure Computing Magazine, Computer Reseller News, and VAR Business. Mr. Kelton was featured as the cover story on Computer Reseller News’ September 11 security anniversary issue.  Please visit our "In the News" page for more information.

Expert Experience

Mr. Kelton is qualified in many aspects of the IT profession including audits and assessments, programming, systems analysis, database design, networking, security, and data integrity issues. For the past several years, Mr. Kelton has investigated hacking and cyber crime cases, interacted with the FBI, attorneys, and insurance companies in case investigations and rendered expert opinions. Mr. Kelton has over 30 years Information Technology experience from mainframe computer systems to PC operations and networks.

Leadership

Mr. Kelton is past President and has served in leadership roles in the following associations:

• Association of Professional Consultants - past president of this association
• Business Technology Association (BTA) - leadership development committee
• International Association of Professional Security Consultants - Board of Directors
• NetTech - past president of this nationwide association of Information Technology companies

Awards and Certifications

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Info Systems Audit & Control Assn
• Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), Info Systems Audit & Control Assn
• Graduated first in his class with a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems
• Received CDP certification from the Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals
• Presidents Award, Association of Professional Consultants

Employment History (30+ years)

1993 – Present   Altius Information Technologies, Inc., Managing Principal
Oversees day-to-day operations of leading Information Technology (IT) company providing risk assessments, audits, compliance, and security consulting services. He is an expert commentator for MSNBC and a featured presenter at the National Symposium on Cyber Crime. Mr. Kelton analyzes business risk issues, provides alternatives for each issue, and provides advantages and disadvantages for each alternative. He also projects, provides, and recommends alternatives for worst-case scenarios. As a forensics expert, he investigates and analyzes evidence, electronic communications and e-mails, and assists with information recovery.  As an expert witness, he provides expert opinion reports for discovery and trial phase and renders expert opinions through discovery and trial phase.

1979 – 1993   Subsidiary of Philip Morris, Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Served as Chief Information Officer for the Mission Viejo Company (a subsidiary of Philip Morris) and the planned communities of Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, and Highlands Ranch (Colorado). Automated all aspects of business operations through the use of mini-computer, Novell and Microsoft networks, outside computer services, and high-speed data lines. Responsible for voice and data communications and integration. Oversaw programming and development staff, computer operations, and PC operations and networking for the company. Interfaced and coordinated Mission Viejo Company’s Information Technology infrastructure and planning with their parent company, Philip Morris.

1977 – 1979   Senior Systems Analyst, Burroughs Corporation
Provided application programming, systems analysis, screen interfaces, and database development services. Served as team lead on accounting module.

Education

Mr. Kelton received undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Arizona.  According to US News and World Report rankings, the University of Arizona Management Information Systems (MIS) program was rated #4 in the United States.  While attending classes at the University of Arizona, Mr. Kelton spent several years as an instructor teaching undergraduate students.

• Master of Science, Management Information Systems 1976 (graduated 1st in his class)

• Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Management 1975 (double majors)

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