Experienced CISO/VP Security with repeated success delivering innovative security programs to safeguard startups to large companies at every touchpoint. Intensely focused on driving continuous improvement that maximizes security program efficiency and minimizes costs. Demonstrated ability to collaborate at all levels to champion new ideas, gain buy-in, and build consensus. Lead diverse global teams of up to 20 direct and indirect reports. Managed budgets up to $15M. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀• Provided strategic and tactical vision and execution, focused on incident prevention, detection and response. Established strategic plans for multiple CEOs• Communicated cyber strategy to Boards of Directors and cybersecurity committees. Able to convey complex security topics to non-technical audiences • Established penetration testing and dynamic scanning functions• Implemented and managed various compliance programs including SOC-2, ISO-27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, IRAP and PCI. Worked with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure compliance with these frameworks• Designed and led third party risk management programs• Established NIST 800-53 information security programs, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA• Performed cyber security risk assessments, maintaining a cyber security risk register for all ongoing efforts, and partnering with stakeholders on risk remediation• Built and managed global teams focused on information security, application security, infrastructure/cloud security, security and incident response operations, GRC and information technologyCISSP, CISM, Carnegie Mellon CISO-Executive Education Program