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Primary focus is Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and IT General Controls. Strategic IT security leader with a remarkable 35+ year track record in designing, implementing, and transforming IT General Controls (ITGC) frameworks. Recognized for elevating organizational security posture through forward-thinking initiatives that ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and cultivate a culture of security awareness. I have a strong foundation in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to further revolutionize security strategies. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver innovative and cost-effective security solutions.

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Ensure regulatory compliance with the SEC and the state department of insurances across the U.S. through direct management of IT GRC. Build strategy and technology roadmap for security audits, GITCs, and external assessment processes. Partner with executive committee members to develop IT strategy, identify critical priorities, and implement programs that deliver largest enterprise returns. Work closely with the CISO to devise impactful strategies for cyber defense, identification, and mitigation across threat vectors. Establish predictive and detective processes, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.Key Contributions:§ Established an enterprise architecture program to align business decision-making with IT strategy o The goal architecture/roadmap (Vision 2024) is forecasted to reduce technical debt from 400+ to 100 applications o Dropped YTD technical debt 15% through strategic management of licensing, maintenance, and support expenses§ Reduced costs by $45M annually through technology innovation and strategic program management to lower application maintenance expenses§ Improved relations between IT team and external auditors by focusing team on efficiencies and eliminating busy work§ Implemented a selective hiring measure that reduced labor and training costs by assessing potential candidates’ need for additional training and assistance once onboarded§ Structured a virtual or physical open-door policy to enhance coaching, mentoring, and guidance of 10 direct reports§ Set up 1:1, biweekly, and semi-annual meetings to discuss each direct report’s 3–5-year career development plan§ Enabled direct report to earn 2 promotions with a path to gaining a management role to enhance overall marketability and bolster success

Coordinated internally and externally with auditors, corporate financial controllers, executive committee members, and line of business leaders to create predictive and detective processes and controls. Oversaw IT GRC to ensure compliance with PCI, SOX, CCPA, GDPR, and other regulatory agencies. Provided leadership to facilitate digital forensics recovery and analysis, information security, GRC, and merger/acquisition (M&A) technology valuation. Key Contributions:§ Provided litigation support for private and public investigations as related to eDiscovery and IT asset security§ Designed and developed enterprise policies, guidelines, and procedures to bolster information security§ Serviced clients across the world with strategic leadership and technical plans in multiple sectors including supply chain, A&D, automotive, electronics, legal (private, state, federal), financial services, and insurance

Developed action plans to validate and implement a recovery/action strategy for IT systems and processes to support current, future, and operational needs of a client’s enterprise. Worked closely with internal audit team to validate GRC mandates and ensure all security standards were enforced. Managed infrastructure budgets, service cost analysis, and security system for a client’s portfolio of projects. Key Contributions:§ Successfully developed and managed the IT recovery strategy for a $2B global produce provider§ Realized an immediate cost reduction in operational efficiencies and terminated non-cost-effective initiatives for client enterprise§ Produced $7.6M in cost savings through improved budget control and project prioritization for client§ Logically divided complex business strategies into an established portfolio of projects management by the program office management (PMO) team

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▪ Oversaw Oracle’s ERP technology strategy as part of worldwide operations in Asia Pacific, EMEA, NOLA, and SOLA regions▪ Managed 4 direct reports and 25 indirect FTEs across offices in 2 states▪ Experience in planning, managing, and executing large / complex enterprise security and risk programs with dynamic prioritizations. ▪ Managed a group of 15 with P&L responsibility for the GRC Program Office (Strategic & Operational Infrastructure).▪ Established a revised control framework which resulted in a 38% reduction in audit findings.

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▪ Oversaw Oracle’s ERP technology strategy as part of worldwide operations in Asia Pacific, EMEA, NOLA, and SOLA regions▪ Managed 4 direct reports and 25 indirect FTEs across offices in 2 states▪ Spearheaded initiatives of the Top 25 global customers within aerospace, auto, high-tech, and general industrial sectors▪ Monitored accounts and participated in strategic and active project planning for technology and business lines

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▪ Built and expanded a specialized practice within the IT strategy as an advocate for asset security▪ Traveled extensively across the globe to develop account/client relationships, understand needs and opportunities, and demonstrate value proposition for the solution▪ Grew the practice from initially 3 resources to 35+ staff members in 9 months▪ Increased revenue from $500K to over $5M annually

IT Consultant specializing in system management, performance tuning, capacity planning and networking.

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