About

President & Founder

Travis Howe

Alpha Overwatch was founded by seasoned cybersecurity veteran Travis Howe, who brings 30 years of experience across military, government, and private sectors. Travis is excited to share his journey and expertise to help individuals and organizations navigate the complexities of cybersecurity. Just like an overwatch position in military operations, our role is to provide protection, support, and strategic oversight, ensuring that your business advances securely through the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Journey Highlights:

  • Military Service: Began career as a United States Navy Cryptologist, where he gained invaluable experience in secure communications and intelligence operations.
  • Government Sector: Served as a principal security architect for critical national infrastructure, including the U.S. Space Command and Next Generation 911 (NG911) infrastructure.
  • Government-Con’t / Energy Sector: Led the security team for the Western 1/3 of the United States power grid within the Department of Energy, where again he was responsible for national critical infrastructure.
  • Consulting Expertise:  Served as Vice President of a consulting practice across 12+ countries, providing expert oversight to support complex customer security programs, primarily within the health, finance, and hospitality verticals.
  • SaaS and Salesforce Expertise: Over the last decade, he has immersed himself in the SaaS industry, particularly within the Salesforce ecosystem. He has served as a 3x CISO at prominent organizations including Conga, Litify, and Own (formerly OwnBackup), helping them fortify their digital defenses and win deals through trust.