Honoring veterans and building careers in technology and finance

By Curtis Jordan, Jr., Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at Kyndryl, and U.S. Army Veteran

To commemorate Veterans Day, I recently spoke at an event hosted by American Corporate Partners (ACP), a national nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans and active-duty spouses successfully transition into the private sector. The event, titled Navigating Finance and Tech Pathways, featured speakers from Kyndryl and Moody’s, and brought together more than 60 transitioning services members, veterans, and their families to share perspectives on how to successfully launch careers in finance and technology.

It was energizing to connect with people who share a mission-driven mindset and talk about how those skills translate into civilian roles. Our conversation centered on flexibility, discipline, culture, and inclusion—values that matter to veterans and make a real difference in these industries.

In my role in Cyber Threat Intelligence, I try to anticipate threats before they happen — especially in critical sectors like finance, which according to the IMF accounts for one-fifth of all cyber incidents. That sense of mission is something veterans understand. We thrive in organizational cultures that prioritize teamwork and where everyone has a unique and complementary skillset. Every business faces crises: veterans are good at staying calm under pressure and continuing to moving forward. 

Veterans often face unique challenges when moving from military service to civilian employment, including translating specialized skills into business contexts and building professional networks. Mentorship bridges these gaps by offering personalized guidance and encouragement. For Kyndryl, the initiative aligns with its broader commitment to the military community, which includes internal business resource group for veterans, which we call our Veterans Kyndryl Inclusion Network, or KIN. 

Kyndryl’s programs help veterans translate their skills into roles across cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, AI, and network engineering. The range of roles our veterans fill is broad — from data center operations to client delivery, from security architecture to AI development. Many arrive with experience managing high-stakes systems in unpredictable conditions, making them invaluable in positions that demand both technical precision and calm decision-making.

Since its inception, ACP has helped tens of thousands of veterans and spouses navigate this transition, with more than 17,000 securing employment after participating in its mentorship program. These results underscore the organization’s impact and the critical role mentorship plays in career success.

Supporting veterans, of course, isn’t just about employment; it’s about belonging. Across Kyndryl, veterans find community through peer groups and mentoring circles that ease the transition to civilian life and create spaces for connection and shared purpose.

If you are a veteran looking to make the transition to the private sector, visit our Careers page to explore how you can transfer your skills into a career at Kyndryl.