Adaptive IT Analyst & lead with many years of experience within Information Security primarily in the the Identity and Access Governance space. Experience in leading, mentoring, and working alongside IT professionals, has taught me of the necessity of a diverse & highly collaborative team. My authentic communication style, coupled with dedication to others stands out in the workplace. My people-first approach is impactful to performance & drives teams to dedicate themselves to the mission & each other’s success.TALENTS:• Leading & Mentoring – I help people to openly & authentically share what they see as the best possible options & solutions to the mission & its challenges. In 5+ years of leading previous team we achieved 100% employee retention.• Cross Cultural & Organizational Communications – I listen closely, & adapt my communication style, to best communicate to the partner or client what is in their best interest.• Detailed Analysis – Simple solutions to complex problems are often overlooked as professionals work towards resolution. I bring distinct clarity, through analysis, to challenge areas focusing on simplifying solutions to avoid costly over-engineering.• Identity and Access Governance (IAG) – Having worked within IAG teams for 17+ years, and within the highly regulated financial & health industries, I have witnessed the successes & challenges with automation. This practical experience assists in the creation of compliance big wins, as well as to avoid pitfalls, within IAG programs.• Audit & Compliance - Having analyzed hundreds of applications, and security models within IAG, I am passionate about minimizing organizational risk through comprehensive review of application design & security controls.• Diverse technology background – I have worked on many different applications, platforms & technologies including Aveksa, IBM Tivoli Identity Manager, AIX, Linux, RACF / ACF2 & Tandem Mainframes, as well a laundry list of other applications. This diverse technology background allows me to quickly understand the technology, its challenges, and then suggest practical solutions.PASSION:My passion lies in helping others. Whether that be in helping partners & clients in achieving their security & compliance goals, or with supporting others to be and accomplish the best in the workplace. Helping others move beyond challenge to success is what it is all about for me. If you’re looking for someone who puts others first, to achieve the best for the team & mission, then please reach out to me today at thomaslatour@comcast.net