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Adam Fairbanks
CIO at Nexio
Adam Fairbanks is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur currently serving as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Nexio, a payment processing company based in Orem, Utah.1 With over two decades of experience in the technology industry, Adam has established himself as a leader in driving business growth through innovative technological solutions.
Professional Experience
Adam joined Nexio in November 2016 and has held several key positions within the company:
- CIO (July 2019 - Present)
- SVP of DevOps (March 2017 - July 2019)
- SVP of Engineering (November 2016 - March 2017)1
In his current role as CIO, Adam is responsible for:
- Leading technology and security strategy for Nexio / Complete Merchant Solutions
- Overseeing all technology infrastructure, databases, and security
- Managing PCI compliance for the Nexio payment processing platform
- Supervising internal IT infrastructure, networking, hardware, and software applications1
Under his leadership, Nexio's payment processing platform handles approximately $3 billion in annual transactions for over 5,000 merchants.2
Previous Roles
Before joining Nexio, Adam held various leadership positions, including:
- Co-Founder and CTO at Propendio (2016)
- Senior Software Engineer, International at Jamberry (2015-2016)
- Chief Technology Officer at Xpress Bill Pay (2012-2015)
- Lead Engineer at FamilyLink.com (2010-2011)
- Founder & CTO at Tidy Technologies (2005-2011)
- Chief Technology Officer at Agular Systems (2000-2005)13
Education and Skills
Adam holds a degree in International Business and Spanish from Brigham Young University, which he completed magna cum laude. His technical expertise spans a wide range of areas, including:
- Systems architecture
- Web and mobile application development
- E-commerce
- Security and compliance
- Cloud computing
- DevOps automation
- Systems integration
- Internationalization
- Digital marketing and sales1
Adam is also certified in various AWS technologies, including AWS Certified Developer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, and AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate.3
Professional Approach
As a technology leader, Adam is known for his ability to leverage cutting-edge technologies to drive business success. He is particularly skilled in implementing Agile methodologies, optimizing IT infrastructure, and ensuring robust security measures for sensitive payment processing systems.2 His expertise in both technical and business aspects makes him a valuable asset in bridging the gap between technology implementation and strategic business objectives.