Life at Intuit Cultivating a Career You Love How does a pre-med English major at Stanford end up at the helm of Intuit’s information technology and security operations? In his 19 years with Intuit, Chief Information and Security Officer Atticus Tysen’s responsibilities have ranged from intellectual property and product management to engineering, IT, and security. In that time, some things have remained constant: Written by Intuit Blog team Published Apr 5, 2021 - [Updated Nov 9, 2022] 1 min read How does a pre-med English major at Stanford end up at the helm of Intuit’s information technology and security operations? In his 19 years with Intuit, Chief Information and Security Officer Atticus Tysen’s responsibilities have ranged from intellectual property and product management to engineering, IT, and security. In that time, some things have remained constant: a passion for applying technology to everyday life, a refusal to settle for the status quo, and a strong belief that good leadership depends on empathy, openness, and a sense of shared purpose. In a recent Net Effects podcast, Atticus shared his career journey – and lessons learned. Highlights of the conversation include cultivating a career you love, creating the right kind of opportunities for yourself, keeping remote workers engaged and supported, and making sure an organization’s efforts are aligned with its mission. You can listen to the full podcast here. +++++ Atticus Tysen is Chief Information and Security Officer at Intuit, responsible for the applications supporting the company’s human resources, finance, marketing and sales, and support organizations, as well as its security and fraud prevention operations. Previous roles at the company include vice president of product development for Intuit’s Financial Management Solutions group, director of new technology, and head of the company’s patent program. Tysen earned a B.S. in computer science from Stanford University. Previous Post Driving Innovation & Transformation: Women in Data Science Next Post 5 Ways to Engage Employees, Customers & Communities Written by Intuit Blog team Our team of contributors loves to uncover inspiring stories and share helpful tips to help power your prosperity. Browse Related Articles Social Responsibility Making a global impact Social Responsibility 40 years of powering prosperity: Highlights from Intuit’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report Social Responsibility Intuit’s New Food Truck Program Empowers Underserved Youth with Vital Financial, Technical, and Entrepreneurial Skills Social Responsibility Intuit for Education Innovative Thinking Responsible AI helps small businesses grow and do more. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Building Inclusion: setting a path to success for Latinos in tech Social Responsibility Women in Tech: Why We Need More Innovative Thinking Introducing Intuit Assist News Intuit Responds to U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s Decision And Reaffirms its Commitment to Free Tax Preparation Intuit Experts Best Jobs for Seniors: Part Time Jobs in Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping