Joe Donohue Email & Phone Number

Maplewood, NJ, US

Birmingham, England, GB

I take a risk based approach to securing an organization's information assets and in the process enable clients to meet contractual and regulatory requirements. I emphasize fostering a strong security culture where personnel at all levels understand their particular role in securing their organization's data. I see simplicity as a virtue and recognize the.

• Key Responsibilities
• Assess client risks, then identify existing frameworks best suited for particular industries.
• Craft custom frameworks that leverage best practices of various frameworks and standards tailored to client's particular risk profile.
• Design and implement regulatory compliance and risk management programs.
• Craft remediation strategies that prioritizes high risk gaps to get most bang for the buck.
• Introduce process enhancements to drive towards continuous improvement.

New York, NY, US

• Leader Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) Solution:
• Researched GRC vendors, identified the best provider for the agency's needs and budget.
• Drove the global implementation supporting 3 distinct companies (Grey, GHG and Cohn & Wolfe).
• Exceeded delivery totals of self-assessments for all prior years within 6 months of project initiation.
• Achieved 100% global on-time delivery of control self-assessments in 2016 during time of massive IT transformation.
• Introduced vendor risk management program via the GRC.

New York, NY, US

Built SOX compliance program from ground up by researching regulatory requirements and crafting policies and procedures that enabled the IT department to comply with SOX while supporting the agency's strategic vision.

Dallas, TX, US

Authored online help for technical specialists and lay audiences. Wrote a broad range of web copy for high profile AT&T websites (both internal and public facing sites).

US

Developed method for assessing Y2k vulnerability of Times' remote sites worldwide. Built database cataloging systems and equipment with potential to be adversely affected by Y2k problem--pointing to mitigating measures as needed. Guided site coordinators in remediation practices where applicable. Produced monthly progress reports on vulnerability.

Atlanta, GA, US

Why would I put this on my LinkedIn profile? Because I'm proud of the fact that I endured so many years at a very physically demanding job, in order to pay for my college education. Wait, it took you 13 years to graduate? No. Only 12. Honestly, I screwed around my first couple of years, but then I buckled down and took my education seriously. So seriously.