Ron Sharon

360 SOC, Inc.

360SOC is a security company that specializes in offering a comprehensive range of security products and services. Key among these is their Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and (SOC) services.

SVP IT and Security 

Throwing The Box

Content Writer

Mercer Advisors

Mercer Advisors is a total wealth management firm that provides financial planning and investment management services. Mercer Advisors has a staff of over 900 in 80+ offices coast-to-coast, including financial advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and investment experts.

I brought order and structure to Mercer Advisors  and transformed the entire IT department, including site security programs, information security platforms, and platform selection and management. Led a team of 20 and a $6M budget. Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and C-Suite executives. Set the strategic direction across (Undisclosed) and established and administered corporate information security policies and procedures.

Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Led an initiative to review current platforms and redevelop them in alignment with business needs. Worked closely with COO and began process of organizing data and managing assets. Saved ~$1M per year and improved processes and performance enterprise-wide. 

•	Directed a migration of 10k records to a new Salesforce platform that enabled the development of new platform features.

•	Steered the rollout of a new comprehensive security program Security as a Service (SOC), policies and procedures, passed audits without any deficiency letters, and reduced the threat of cyber security and phishing attacks by 80%.

Vice President Information Security

Director of Information Security & IT

Director of Information Security

Ibotta, Inc.

Ibotta is a technology company that enables users with its smartphone app to earn cash back on in-store, mobile app, and online purchases with receipt submission, linked retailer loyalty accounts, payments, and/or purchase verification

In this role, I built the entire IT department, security program, and teams from the ground up for a rapidly scaling technology company that grew from 150 employees to 500 employees in 2 years. Established policies, procedures, incident response, and crafted a 3-year strategic roadmap to maximize ROI. Led a team of 3 directors, a budget of $6M, and responsibility for all in-house technology needs and services. Hired and onboarded helpdesk and engineering teams. 
Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Resolved complex problems by reworking the entire network infrastructure that reduced downtime by 80% and lowered core connectivity costs by 70%.

•	Stood up the information cyber security group and the internal IT team, onboarded 12 employees per week and ensured equipment and infrastructure was in place to support the company’s rapid growth. 

•	Led contract renegotiations with vendors to reduce costs while concurrently increasing overall profitability.

Director Of Information Technology (CIO / CISO)

Maxsys LLC

Maxsys was an IT and Information security consulting firm. Serving small to mid-size clients, its primary focus was to provide technological and security solutions to fit any business need.  

I owned and operated a consulting practice providing general IT, security, networking services and bespoke technical solutions to medical offices, accountants, and small- to medium-sized businesses. Managed all back-end accounting and financial processes. Facilitated technical trainings to employees via in-person and 1:1 virtual sessions. 

Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Ensured all security programs and services complied with HIPAA requirements.  
•	Consistently monitored and updated systems to improve overall productivity by 15%.
•	Managed network security using a bottom-up approach, circumventing risk by 40%.

Founder

Zetta Pros

Zetta Pros is an IT services platform providing a full team of IT specialists for clients, keeping systems safe and in excellent working order. They monitor client systems 24/7, apply patches, ensure backups, keep viruses at bay, and perform a host of other proactive measures.

Here, I oversaw a team of 4 providing consulting work for companies and managing IT processes, systems, and programs.  Met with clients to evaluate their unique needs, recommend the appropriate services and solutions, and guide them through the onboarding process. SME for information and computer security. Established disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Proactively improved and enhanced processes across the organization including reducing waste and decreasing redundancies by enforcing budgetary guidelines, boosting ROI by creating strategic roadmaps, and driving efficiencies by incorporating new technologies, including VoIP and remote desktop.

Co-Founder

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

IT Consultant

Canon USA

Universal Music Group

LA Clippers

I am Ron Sharon, bringing over two decades of expertise in technology and cybersecurity. As a dedicated leader and a fervent innovator, my career is marked by a commitment to empowering cybersecurity professionals. My mission is to foster the development of both emerging and seasoned leaders, helping them achieve their career aspirations and reach their fullest potential.

Beyond my professional endeavors, my passion for information technology is a personal commitment. I actively seek connections and collaborations with professionals who share my vision, underscoring my inclusive approach to knowledge sharing and community building.

In the tech world, my influence is transformative. I am always ready to share my knowledge and insights. My proactive approach makes me a valuable asset to any professional network, particularly those navigating the complex and dynamic landscapes of technology and cybersecurity.

(Undisclosed) is a total wealth management firm that provides financial planning and investment management services. (Undisclosed) has a staff of over 900 in 80+ offices coast-to-coast, including financial advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and investment experts.

I brought order and structure to (Undisclosed) and transformed the entire IT department, including site security programs, information security platforms, and platform selection and management. Led a team of 20 and a $6M budget. Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and C-Suite executives. Set the strategic direction across (Undisclosed) and established and administered corporate information security policies and procedures.

Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Led an initiative to review current platforms and redevelop them in alignment with business needs. Worked closely with COO and began process of organizing data and managing assets. Saved ~$1M per year and improved processes and performance enterprise-wide. 

•	Directed a migration of 10k records to a new Salesforce platform that enabled the development of new platform features.

•	Steered the rollout of a new comprehensive security program Security as a Service (SOC), policies and procedures, passed audits without any deficiency letters, and reduced the threat of cyber security and phishing attacks by 80%.

AI Advisor & Enterprise Architect | Guiding Europe’s AI Innovation & Compliance | Board Member, Author, Speaker | Based in Brussels, EU

AI Advisor & Technology Speaker | Top AI Voice | Board Member | Author | Enterprise Architect
Guiding Europe’s AI Innovation | 102K+ Followers | 50K+ AI Daily Nutshell Readers | Based in Brussels, EU

I am an AI Advisor, Technology Speaker, Board Member, Author, and Enterprise Architect based in Brussels, EU, helping professionals and organizations across Europe understand and adopt AI with clarity, confidence, and responsibility.

With a community of 102,000+ followers on LinkedIn and 50,000+ readers of my AI Daily Nutshell newsletter, I simplify complex AI topics and translate them into practical insights that leaders, teams, and individuals can act on immediately.

For over 20 years, I have worked across enterprise architecture, cloud, data centres, automation, and digital transformation. Today, my focus is on guiding Europe through the fast-evolving AI landscape — from emerging tools and responsible AI practices to policy, strategy, and the impact of the EU AI Act.

My mission is simple:
Make AI understandable for everyone, and empower Europe to innovate with purpose.

I speak at global tech summits, advise organizations on AI strategy, mentor startups, and engage daily with a global community eager to learn, grow, and stay ahead of change.

If you’re interested in:
• Simplifying AI in practical language
• Understanding AI trends shaping Europe
• Enterprise architecture and transformation
• The EU AI Act and responsible AI
• Emerging tools, future skills, and digital leadership
— you will find daily, value-driven content here.

📍 Based in Brussels, EU
🌍 Collaborating with organizations and communities across Europe and beyond
💬 Open to speaking engagements, advisory roles, and meaningful discussions on the future of AI

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ChandraKumar R Pillai

Your environment can make you doubt yourself. It can make you feel smaller, weaker, or “not enough.”

But here’s the truth: your power hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s still inside you, waiting for the moment you remember who you are. 

Sometimes you’re not broken, you’re just in the wrong environment. The right space, the right people, the right mindset… that’s when your roar comes alive.

Reminder: Protect your energy. Surround yourself with environments that lift you, not limit you. Your true potential is waiting.

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Worth

Board Member | AI & Tech Speaker | Author | Entrepreneur | Enterprise Architect | Top AI Voice

Growth isn’t instant.
 You don’t see it today. That’s fine.
Every step counts.
Even the ones you don’t notice.

Stop comparing.
Your path isn’t theirs.

Life isn’t a race.
It’s a grind. One step at a time.

Keep going.
Your progress is real, even if it’s invisible.

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DON'T QUIT NOW. YOUR STORY ISN'T OVER

“What God gave us.
What we did with it.”

Some pages remind you of a simple truth,
blessings are the starting point, not the finish line.

Talent is given.
Growth is built.
Purpose is chosen.
Impact is created.

Every day, we decide whether we use what we have… or waste it.

Gratitude is a gift.
Execution is worship.

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Growth

The Power of Consistency!

It’s not the big leaps that change your life.
It’s the tiny steps you repeat, daily.

When you show up again and again, even on the days you don’t feel like it…

That’s when the real transformation begins.

Swipe through to see how consistency builds confidence, momentum, and long-term success.

Because progress isn’t loud
It’s consistent.

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Most people fear being alone.
That’s why they never grow.

They hide in noise, stay busy, stay distracted — anything to avoid being with their own thoughts.

But here’s the twist:

Solitude isn’t loneliness.
It’s the training ground for clarity, discipline, and real confidence.

When you can sit with yourself — no phone, no validation, no escape —
you stop depending on the world and start depending on you.

Alone is where strong people are built.

Swipe to learn the art of being alone.
Master it, and everything else becomes easier.

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THE ART OF BEING ALONE

We keep waiting for big changes…
But life only shifts through tiny, consistent actions.

20 minutes.
1 page.
A few quiet moments.

That’s all it takes to build a different version of you.
Slow steps > big leaps.
Always.

If you’re trying to grow in 2026, start with something you can do today.

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Daily Habits

𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂.
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀.

You can read every self-help book, watch every motivational video, and still feel stuck
because willpower dies where distraction lives.

If your desk is chaos, your phone’s a trap, and your space screams “scroll” 
no mindset shift will save you.

But build an environment that rewards focus, structure, and health and discipline becomes automatic.

You don’t rise to the level of your goals.
You fall to the level of your environment.

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Entrepreneur | Innovative IT Professional & Enterprise Architect | IT Advisor | Interested in Board & Advisory Roles

With over two decades of dynamic experience in the rapidly evolving IT landscape, I am a seasoned entrepreneur and IT advisor committed to driving technological innovation and strategic leadership. Holding a Master's in Computer Science and an MBA, I have developed a keen ability to merge business objectives with cutting-edge technological solutions.

Key Strengths:

Entrepreneurial Leadership: I've founded and scaled tech startups, using strategic decision-making to drive success.
IT Advisory Excellence: As a trusted advisor, I guide significant digital transformations, delivering sustainable strategies and actionable insights.
Technical Visionary: Leading IT strategies, I translate complex concepts into strategic advantages, redefining industry standards.
AI & Blockchain Expertise: An advocate for transformative technologies, I shape the future of AI and blockchain with strategic insights.

Board & Advisory Roles:
Actively seeking opportunities to serve on boards and advisory panels where I can bring my robust blend of entrepreneurial flair and IT acumen to foster innovation and guide technological strategy.

Thought Leader & Motivational Writer:
As an influential writer and speaker, I discuss artificial intelligence, technological trends, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. My goal is to inspire and equip a community of forward-thinkers and innovators to push the boundaries of what's possible.

AI Daily Nutshell:
Curator of a LinkedIn newsletter providing the latest in AI and innovation. Subscribe here: AI Daily Nutshell https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7133147007694589952/.

Consulting and Advisory Services:
I offer strategic consulting services, focusing on leveraging technology to achieve business goals. My approach involves a comprehensive understanding of both market demands and technological advancements to drive organizational success.

Let's Connect:
I am keen to engage in collaborations and board roles that leverage technology to create significant business value. Let’s connect and explore potential opportunities to drive digital transformation together.

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Goals

Most people binge movies for fun.
Billionaires binge them for mindset.

Because one great film can do what a hundred “motivational posts” can’t
shift your thinking, upgrade your patterns, and quietly rewire how you operate.

I just shared 10 movies that will build you the mindset of a billionaire
no fluff, no clichés… just pure perspective-shifting energy.

If you’re serious about leveling up, this list is your new weekend plan.

Dive in. Upgrade the way you think.
Your future self will thank you

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Movie

There comes a moment when you stop settling.
A moment when something in you says,
“I’m worth more than this.”

More than the stress.
More than the disrespect.
More than the limitations you’ve been accepting for too long.

This carousel is your reminder:

You don’t grow by staying where you’re undervalued.
You grow by choosing spaces that match your worth.

The day you decide YOU ARE WORTH MORE
 is the day everything starts to change.

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Most people don’t realize this…
A water bottle is 1$ at the supermarket,
6$ at the airport,
12$ at a hotel.

Same product.
Same quality.
Different value — depending on WHERE it’s placed.

People are the same.
Put yourself in the wrong rooms… you’ll feel “cheap.”
Put yourself in the right rooms… you’ll be respected, paid, and valued differently.

Your environment is a multiplier.
Choose it with intention.

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Value

We didn’t ruin the world… We just started using things against their purpose. 

School → became a race. 
Internet → became a distraction. 
Love → became a battlefield. 

The truth is simple: 
When purpose is lost, everything feels heavy. 
When purpose is restored, everything works again. 

Let’s get back to alignment. One choice at a time.

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Purpose

Your life won’t change just because you ‘want’ it to.
It changes when you start tracking it.
Because the moment you measure something, you expose the truth—
your habits, your patterns, your excuses.
And once you see the truth, you can’t unsee it.

Identity comes first.
Start acting like the person who tracks their day, their effort, their progress.
That version of you?
They grow faster. They improve faster. They win faster.

If you want a different life, start tracking the one you already have.
Start today.

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Identity

Your past isn’t something to bury, it’s something to own.

Every mistake, every failure, every tough moment… It’s all part of your blueprint.

Stop blaming, stop hiding, stop pretending it didn’t happen.

Own your actions. Learn from them. Use them.

Because the only way to build a future worth having is to face your past, take responsibility, and move forward with purpose.

Your past isn’t a weight, it’s your launchpad.

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Learn from Past

We underestimate the power of small habits…
until they completely change who we become.

30 push-ups a day.
Sleeping 30 minutes earlier.
10,000 steps.

Individually? Simple.
Collectively? Life-changing.

It’s not the big moves that transform us
it’s the quiet consistency no one sees.

Show up today.
Your future self will thank you.

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Habits

Your value isn’t in the raw material, it’s in the work you put into yourself.

We all start the same.
But we don’t end the same.

Because what truly sets you apart is:

➡️ The effort no one sees
➡️ The discipline you build daily
➡️ The skills you sharpen when others slow down
➡️ The refinement that only consistency brings

Your growth is your greatest investment.

Keep building. Keep evolving.
The return is always worth it. 💛

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Some images don’t inspire you.
They punch you in the face… and make you rethink everything.

These 10 images did exactly that for me.

No motivation.
No “feel-good.”
Just raw perspective.

They exposed my excuses.
They challenged my comfort.
They forced me to level up.

Swipe throug
one of these might hit you the same way.

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10 Images

Your life changes the moment you stop buying your own excuses. 

Discipline isn’t a mood, it’s a decision. 
You talk less, you listen more. 

You cut the distractions that keep you average. Most people want results without the routine. 

Winners build the routine that creates the results.

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Discipline

What if your team and your AI agents could finally work together inside one shared workspace — planning, writing, testing, reviewing, and launching everything from the same place?

That’s exactly what https://lnkd.in/eiASnV2K unlocks. Check it out for yourself 

We’re entering a new era where AI is no longer “just a tool.”
It’s becoming a true collaborator.

But here’s the problem with most AI tools today:

❌ They work in isolation
❌ Outputs lack context
❌ Teams still need humans to stitch everything together

Complete flips the model.

🔹 Humans + multiple AI agents in one shared workspace

Not a single agent.
Not a disconnected chat window.

A full ecosystem of specialized AI agents working together — sharing context, collaborating in real time, and aligning around the same project or goal.

🔹 For Marketers

Complete brings dedicated agents that work from one shared database:
Marketing Strategy Planner – builds plans & strategy

Copywriter – drafts emails, ads, landing pages

SEO Optimizer – finds opportunities & keywords

Brand Voice Agent – ensures tone & consistency
Brand alignment isn’t guessed anymore — it’s validated.

🔹 For Product Managers

Every part of the product workflow becomes connected and visible:

Product Owner – defines strategy, roadmap and user stories 

Planner – creates plans aligned with goals and requirements.

Project Manager – builds timelines & defines milestones

QA Tester – generates test cases & automated testing outputs

One workflow. Zero fragmentation.

🔹 Complete workflows → not isolated tasks

Campaign planning, product launches, sprints — all come together:

✔ Roadmaps
✔ Specs
✔ PRDs
✔ Marketing briefs
✔ SEO plans
✔ Copy
✔ QA scripts

All generated collaboratively by multiple agents working in sync — with teammates participating live in the same workspace.

No chaos.
No scattered tools.
Just one source of truth.

🔹 Why this matters now

Teams today struggle with:

❌ Too many dashboards
❌ Disconnected tools
❌ Constant context switching
❌ Copy/paste overload
❌ Endless handovers

Complete replaces all of that with:

✔ One workspace
✔ Shared context
✔ Multi-agent collaboration
✔ Multi-model execution (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, DeepMind)
✔ Real end-to-end clarity

This is how modern teams move faster — and stay aligned.

💡 If your team wants to reduce busywork and focus on strategy, creativity, and direction…

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Complete

Some images don’t just grab your attention; they hold up a mirror.

They show you the truths you’ve been carrying quietly…
The ones you were too busy to notice.
The ones you were not ready to face.

Every slide is a reminder:
To look closer.
To choose better.
To grow with intention.

Because the life you’re building in the small, unseen moments
is the one your future self will have to live in.

Build it wisely. 🌿

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12 Images

Your brain is always training.
Every scroll. Every post. Every word.

Most people don’t even realise they're feeding their mind junk—then wonder why they feel stuck, distracted, or lost.

If you want to grow?
Change your inputs. Protect your mind. Curate what you consume.

Here are a few creators who share content that actually sharpens you—mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Smart feeds create strong minds.
Let’s upgrade what we consume.

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