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 Modified 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 Intuit Experts Harnessing the power of the platform: Intuit’s innovative approach to power prosperity News How the Coalfield Solar Fund Helps Promise a Sustainable Future for Virginia and West Virginia Communities News Intuit launches New Employment and Hiring Index for Small Businesses News Intuit Comments on Impact of Silicon Valley Bank Closure Intuit Experts Expanding your bookkeeping career Job Readiness 12 tips for career development and advancement Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Building Inclusion: The forces behind our push for equity Innovative Thinking How Intuit Ventures is scaling to support startups Social Responsibility Support and celebrate these women-owned businesses Diversity, Equity and Inclusion What genuine allyship looks like according to LGBTQ+ members