Shawn Surber | Solutions Engineering Director
Island

Shawn Surber is Director of Solutions Engineering at Island, where he leads a high-performing team driving innovative Healthcare Security and IT modernization initiatives. With more than 20 years in IT and security—including 15 years as a lead architect in a major US Healthcare organization — along with senior leadership roles at Tanium and Fortinet — Shawn brings rare credibility in bridging strategy and execution. He has built and led national security organizations as well as global technology strategy teams, founded technical evangelism programs, and helped the largest Health Systems in the world, as well as Fortune 500 companies, modernize securely while reducing complexity and cost. Shawn has advised C-level leaders across Healthcare, Financial services, and High-Tech industries on strategies to align security with business priorities. A frequent industry speaker, he is known for making complex technical concepts clear, actionable, and relevant to executives and practitioners alike.