Sean Etheridge Email & Phone Number

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Us

As a Senior GRC Analyst, I act as a consultant and Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for clients across multiple verticals. I specialize in building security programs with a focus on robust governance, risk management, and compliance programs. I provide a proven track record of success in the following areas:1. Leadership: By acting as a consultant and vCISO, I collaborate closely with all levels of an organization to help understand their specific needs. I develop roadmaps to build security programs tailored to those specific needs. I provide expert guidance to achieve this roadmap within budget and staffing restrictions.2. Risk Assessment and Management: I have successfully conducted comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, and threats, and quantify risks. I develop effective risk management strategies using industry frameworks and methodologies, including establishing a risk register and treatment plans.3. Incident Response Planning and Tabletop Exercises: I guide organizations on incident response best practices and build their incident response plan. I facilitate incident response tabletop exercises to test their incident response plan and improve response capabilities.By combining my expertise in GRC, consultative leadership, risk management, and incident response planning, I help organizations achieve a robust security posture and navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

In my role as Software Development Manager, I govern multiple aspects of the software development life cycle. This includes design, implementation, testing, documentation, and deployment. I ensure delivery of products within budget, schedule, quality, and corporate guidelines. I develop and execute product roadmap and technical strategy for all assigned areas of responsibility. I collaborate to drive long term product strategy based on relationships with key customers and technology partners. I manage application development and support for the Business Intelligence team comprising of onsite and offshore developers.

As Business Intelligence Developer, I developed and modified data extraction and transformation routines for data warehouses. I created models for new data warehouses and changes to existing ones. I responded to and resolved database access and performance issues. I created required reports in response to business user needs. I provided feedback on the effort, risks, and resources necessary on potential project initiatives. I designed solutions that align with the firm's data management principles, policies, standards, and best practices.

I was responsible for reviewing performance of information services analysts. I provided oversight and leadership to teams to drive business process solutions. I performed as a project lead, coordinated projects, and directed information service analysts responsible for processing client data.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Computer Software Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Master Of Science - Ms, Cybersecurity And Information Assurance