Meet JT!
My name is JT Carney, and I grew up on Long Island, NY, for the majority of my life, before heading to Penn State University for undergrad. Sports have always been a big part of my life, and I like to stay active outdoors whenever I can. Since my NY Jets always disappoint, one of the highlights throughout college was getting to watch Saquon Barkley play for PSU Football.
After graduating, COVID brought everyone back home for a bit, so I spent a year on Long Island before moving into Manhattan, where I’ve been living for the past four years.
Tell us a surprising fact about yourself…
I’ve traveled to over 22 countries and counting.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Teleportation – I would love the ability to instantly connect with clients and prospects face-to-face anywhere in the world without having to travel.
What are some things you enjoy doing outside of work?
Working out, golfing, fantasy football, and most importantly, traveling around the world and trying new restaurants!
Tell us about your role at Rhymetec…
I’m an Account Executive, coming up on my 1-year Rhymetec anniversary this October. I support our go-to-market efforts by closing deals, building strong partner relationships, and driving growth into new markets.
Why did you pursue a career in the cybersecurity industry?
I previously worked at DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) in financial services, but shifted into the cybersecurity industry due to conversations with friends and family who work in the industry. During COVID, the need for cybersecurity increased significantly after most organizations shifted to WFH and cyber attacks became much more common.
I knew it was an industry that would exponentially grow and wanted to be part of an industry leading organization to protect against such attacks. My shift in career mostly stemmed from my passion for sales and wanting to generate revenue for an organization and be a part of something bigger.
What is your favorite part about working at Rhymetec, or in the cybersecurity industry?
My favorite part is the culture at Rhymetec and how fast cybersecurity is always evolving. I love working with a team that’s constantly growing, collaborating, and pushing each other to stay ahead of the curve. No two days are the same, and you’re always discovering new risks, technologies, and customer challenges.
What is your favorite quote or the best advice you have ever received?
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.”
From a security or compliance perspective, what advice would you give to a potential client or SaaS business?
Businesses should start viewing compliance as an ongoing program, not a one-time project. It’s not just about passing an audit; it’s about building habits and processes that actually make your business more secure and easier to scale.
If you treat it like a box-checking exercise, you’ll always feel like you’re scrambling. By embedding security and compliance into day-to-day operations, you reduce risk, build customer trust, and avoid the fire drills that come when compliance is treated as a last-minute hurdle.