Experience

Don Johnson | Fintech & Crypto Infrastructure Specialist

Don is the Founder & CEO of CrestPoint Strategies, with over 20 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and digital innovation. A former program manager at Fiserv, Don brings a deep understanding of fintech ecosystems and a growing focus on cryptocurrency technologies, decentralized platforms, and secure digital transactions.

At Fiserv, he led high-stakes projects for Fortune 500 clients, guiding them through risk management, regulatory alignment, and secure implementation strategies—skills directly applicable to the fast-evolving world of blockchain and digital assets. His ability to deliver transparency and accountability at scale makes him well-suited for fintechs navigating the complex intersection of finance, compliance, and technology.

With a technical foundation forged in the U.S. Navy as an Interior Communications Engineer on a nuclear submarine, Don brings both discipline and innovation to every challenge. His entrepreneurial experience as the owner of Tech Specs, LLC included winning federal contracts, developing web platforms, and building hardware solutions—work that has evolved into a strong interest in decentralized systems and crypto-focused infrastructure.

At Park Place Technologies, he provided system diagnostics and hardware-level support for mission-critical environments. Across roles at IBM, EarthLink, Cox Communications, and Great Western Bank, he has delivered secure, scalable systems tailored for high-availability and regulatory-heavy industries like banking and telecom.

Don stays ahead of fintech trends, with a growing specialization in blockchain infrastructure, wallet security, and distributed computing. He is actively expanding his portfolio in the crypto space, applying legacy IT wisdom to decentralized finance (DeFi), Web3, and tokenized ecosystems.

He holds a B.S. in Management Information Systems from Bellevue University (Honors with Distinction) and continues to fuse enterprise-grade IT strategy with the cutting edge of fintech innovation.