Led a series of IT security projects, orchestrating comprehensive simulations and rigorous penetration tests to fortify our cyber defenses following NIST and PCI DSS guidelines.Assessed and presented IT risks to executive leadership, formulating strategies for risk mitigation and establishing the company's risk posture.Pioneered a forward-thinking, cloud-first IT strategy, while ensuring fiscal discipline by managing IT expenditure and optimizing technological performance metrics.Served as a key consultant on senior stakeholder projects, addressing urgent technological and business requirements, refining IT applications, and ensuring service continuity with proactive system monitoring.Formulated and instituted critical IT disaster recovery and incident response protocols, enhancing mobile security, and driving employee awareness through anti-phishing campaigns.Headed the governance of the enterprise security architecture, integrating top-tier solutions to safeguard company assets.Designed and executed an extensive M&A playbook, steering the swift and secure onboarding of over ten acquired companies into our operational ecosystem.

Initiated and continually enhanced the company's SOX compliance audit program, reinforcing financial and IT controls.Strengthened enterprise security by implementing various solutions and fostered strategic partnerships to align technology solutions with business needs.Administered the IT fiscal plan, inaugurating a sophisticated third-party management system inclusive of risk assessments and continual surveillance.Spearheaded IT due diligence for M&A activities, integrating foundational infrastructures while leveraging Azure cloud solutions.Directed IT infrastructure rollouts and maintenance, ensuring the integrity of network operations and establishing comprehensive IT disaster recovery and security protocols.

Supervised the technology framework for the U.S. operations, guiding the strategic tech architecture and the deployment of IT hardware and software.Navigated through stringent FDA and customer audits, leading the U.S. team in selecting an SAP HANA implementation partner.Managed electronic records in accordance with CFR 21 Part 11, maintaining impeccable backup, audit, and permissions processes, and guided the transition to advanced IT platforms.Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating vendor contracts and enhancing IT service delivery in partnership with the finance team.Mentored a dedicated technical team, setting SMART objectives and encouraging professional development.

Maintained and configured Windows Server environments, ensuring robust network connectivity and user managementSupported vital IT infrastructure components including Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange environments, and Remote Access Systems.Executed infrastructure projects by virtualizing servers with VMware ESXi 5.x and deploying security solutions across multiple sitesUpheld strict PCI compliance protocols and led pivotal IT migration and upgrade initiatives, showcasing technical acumen and leadership.