About
Chanse Rivera
Founder of Witan and former public-company CIO and CISO. Chanse partners with CEOs, boards, and investors to turn technology from a cost and a risk into a business advantage.
A good plan executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.
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Career
- 2024 – presentWitan Inc., FounderFractional and transitional CIO, AI and cybersecurity advisory
- 2012 – 2024Bluegreen Vacations (NYSE: BVH), CIO & CISO$1B+ revenue supported, 100+ staff, $40M portfolio
- 2011 – 2013Independent management consultantCrispin Porter + Bogusky, Oxbow Carbon, Entic
- 2008 – 2011Russell Hobbs, CIOGlobal post-merger integration, 18% IT cost reduction
- 2006 – 2008Citco Group, Global Service Manager24/7 financial systems in 50+ countries, $40M budget
- 2002 – 2006Auxis, VP Infrastructure Management ServicesBuilt managed services and nearshore delivery
- 1993 – 2002EDS, Advanced Systems EngineerFortune 500 outsourcing and data center modernization
Why "Witan"
The witan was the council of trusted advisors who counselled Anglo-Saxon kings. Witan plays the same role for today's leadership teams: a seasoned, independent voice at the table on technology, risk, and AI.
How Chanse works
- Business first. Technology decisions start from growth, risk, cost, and customers.
- Transparent governance. Leaders see priorities, spend, and progress plainly.
- Realistic commitments. Promise what can be delivered, then deliver it.
- Measurable outcomes. Every initiative has a benefit someone owns.
- Teams that outlast the engagement. Build capability, not dependence.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems, Florida State University