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Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Hand-selected to transform the Identity and Access Management function. Led 20-member Information Security architecture, operations, and technology team.Outcomes included:➧ Developed IAM Strategy and 3-year implementation roadmap➧ Led the process transformation, resource management, and selection of an IGA Solution

Boston, Ma, Us

Accelerated the adoption of newer technologies and ways of working, focusing on Cloud and DevSecOps, to deliver solutions that are secure by design.Outcomes included:➧ Established new Cloud / DevSecOps Governance Program➧ Published new Cloud / DevSecOps Security Standards➧ Implemented new IT Security Governance Metrics and Reporting program - leveraging simplified, action-oriented metrics

Boston, Ma, Us

Acted as Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Responsible for developing a world-class Information Security program that aligns with leading IT Security Frameworks and customer expectations.Outcomes included:➧ Obtained and expanded HITRUST Common Security Frameworks certification. ➧ Produced numerous new IT Security Policies, Standards, and InfoSec Program deliverables. ➧ Reduced the Vendor and Application Risk Assessment cycle time by 50%, while concurrently reducing the backlog and significant open risk items.➧ Developed and led a new enterprise-wide security technology roadmap and steering committee ➧ Reduced RFI / RFP workload by 25% by overhauling the cybersecurity customer response program ➧ Actively managed and improved a Data Breach Response Plan and facilitated Mock Breach simulations➧ Established an outcomes-based Training & Awareness program, focused on Phishing Simulations

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

After making great strides to improve our compliance and risk management systems, I was selected to oversee a global compliance-simplification initiative. With responsibility for a 44-member global application and infrastructure team, I set out to streamline our processes and reporting. Along with this came a shift to a shared services model that allowed us to expand our area of impact and influence. I was tapped to travel to Slovakia for a long-term assignment to develop local leadership capabilities and scale agile management practices across the organization. I also sponsored enterprise-wide training programs that provided our teams with the tools and knowledge necessary to support this IT governance and risk management transformation.Outcomes have included:➧ Slashed application deployment time from 1 year to 4 months.➧ Achieved 100% audit compliance within a shorter timeline than ever before.➧ Saved $2.5M and removed 700+ applications from our systems. ➧ Cut 28,000 work-hours annually for application owners. Specialties: Audit Improvement, Process Improvements, Agile Methodologies, International Teams, Budget Administration, Training Programs, Change Management, Communication, IT Governance, Compliance Reporting, Risk Management, Shared Services, Resource Allocation, Organizational Efficiency, Workflow Management, Compliance Programs

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

After providing advisory services to IT team members, I jumped at the opportunity to oversee implementation of enterprise-wide best practices. This led me to a role in which I oversaw global infrastructure and compliance efforts. In addition to managing day-to-day activities, I also formalized our risk documentation processes, corrective action planning, and internal control systems. Through this work, I achieved the following:➧ Reduced financial risks by 80% and high-severity risks by 89% in under a year through process reengineering.➧ Improved our compliance reporting, reduced reporting time, and incorporated analytical capabilities into the process.➧ Delivered our first CIO-run executive strategy workshop that gathered key leaders to review initiatives and set future plans. Specialties: Global Infrastructure, Compliance Programs, Operational Performance, Executive Reporting, Risk Documentation, Process Reengineering, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

While in this role, I was selected for IBM’s prestigious Leadership and Executive Pipeline Program. I also assumed oversight of a 6-member technical team located across the globe. Our goal was to provide enterprise-wide advisory services on internal IT systems, mergers and acquisitions, vendor management, data governance, and regulatory requirements. I also served as advisor to key leadership on audit risks and managed our Sarbanes-Oxley 404 testing.Areas of organizational impact:➧ Transformed our consulting service model from reactive to proactive, enhancing our effectiveness in addressing cyber security, infrastructure, governance, risk management, and cloud computing issues.➧ Spearheaded formalization of our merger and acquisition process, providing an IT Integration Security guideline, review board, and management structure. Specialties: Global Team Leadership, Business Advisory Services, Internal Consulting, Mergers and Acquisitions, Vendor Management, Data Governance, Regulatory Requirements, Sarbanes-Oxley, Audit Program Improvements, Cyber Security, Data Privacy, IT Integration

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

I was promoted to lead IBM’s worldwide IT business controls efforts in conjunction with the Business Transformation/Chief Information Officer organization. My leadership and advisory services guided risk assessment and management activities. I served as a resource and internal consultant to technical partners across all business units, delivering guidance on corporate data privacy, program evaluation, and privacy management systems. My work on committees that produced security standard and regulatory program enhancements touched all areas of the business.Major outcomes included:➧ An automated privileged user tool proof of concept pilot that was later rolled out across the enterprise.➧ An improved privacy management system and corporate directives that aligned with industry best practices. Specialties: Business Controls, Business Transformation, Automation, Risk Management, Technical Advisory Services, Program Evaluation, Privacy Management, Security Standards, Regulatory Programs, Data Analysis, Enterprise-Wide Implementations, Industry Best Practices, Corporate Strategy

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

In this role, I traveled the world to conduct 40 risk-based assessments of our IT service delivery efforts. I visited our sites in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific to evaluate risk in our IT systems and processes, presenting my findings to facilitate improvements. In collaboration with our senior IT leaders, I identified control weaknesses and offered solutions that mitigated risk.Major outcomes included:➧ The company’s first-ever corporate data privacy program that was implemented globally.➧ Audit operations upgrades, updates, and enhancements developed through comprehensive assessment of our internal audit practices. Specialties: Global Audits, Risk Assessments, Business Controls, Risk Mitigation, Solutions Delivery, Corporate Data Privacy, Audit Programs, Customer Relationships, Audit Operations

While working for this cooperatively owned company headquartered in Massachusetts, I provided technical leadership that improved operations and streamlined IT security. During my tenure, I led the configuration and implementation of an asset management solution. I also implemented a central management tool that enhanced our antivirus protection capabilities and developed a standardized PC-cloning solution that was deployed across the enterprise.

As applications consultant for this company providing electronic health record solutions, I evaluated and revised our software update process. This enabled us to more rapidly develop and deploy updates to our hospital and medical facility clients. I also provided applications training and support and served as our department’s product development liaison.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Global Technology Management

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Psychology