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Lead the Information Technology & Security organization at The University of Tampa in partnering across the institution with staff, faculty and students to transform the user experience through making technology more accessible, mobile/user friendly and secure! Three separate organizations under ITS contribute to a myriad of initiatives that help university departments implement technology solutions that support their business and academic initiatives (Enterprise Solutions, Information Technology Operations, and Information Security). We provide students with hands-on industry experience and training that enhances their academic studies. We promote diversity, collaboration, effective communication and seek to provide the highest levels of customer service. Experience overseeing implementation of Workday, Okta, and other major enterprise solutions, to ensure they meet requirements, stay within budgetary constraints, and the end user community is adequately prepared for change.

Tammy has been actively involved in working to further effective IT and information security practices in higher education for over 17 years. She is presently the chief information officer at the University of Tampa and is a member of the president’s executive cabinet. She also serves as the institution’s chief information security officer. Tammy is passionate in her desire to effectively partner with business and academic leaders across the academy. She aims to help them take advantage of disruptive technologies providing a competitive advantage and those clearly aligned with institutional strategic goals and objectives. Tammy earned an MS in information systems and technology management, project management from Capella University, a BS in accounting and BA in management information systems from California State University, and holds numerous industry certifications.

Highest-level university executive dedicated to customer service, information security and technology innovation at the University of Tampa, a mid-sized (9,000 students) private institution with a liberal arts and business academic focus. Member of the president’s executive team. --Assist university president with providing direction, oversight, and decision making in regards to IT services provided by third party organizations (enterprise applications, project management, network and system administration services, and user support services) --Lead the security, privacy, compliance, policy, and protection of information, technology and communication resources used in conduct of the education, health care, research and administration missions of the University--Lead high performing customer-centric and results-oriented information security professionals and assist president with governance and oversight of outsourced IT service providers--Establish vision, strategy, and implementation roadmap for information security program and participate in developing key information technology strategies--Develop strategic and tactical information security plans that establish goals and objectives, as well as opportunities for improvement--Collaborate with administrative and academic departments across the university --Executive role in selecting and implementing new enterprise information technology and security solutions--Present progress reports to boards and executive stakeholders--Assist faculty with development of cybersecurity lab and internship 'hands-on experiences' to benefit future 'cybersecurity practitioners'

Highest-level executive dedicated to IT security, privacy, policy, and business continuity at large research driven institution with over 36,000 students and 10,0000 staff and faculty. Responsible for the security, privacy, policy, and protection of information, technology and communication resources used in conduct of the education, health care, research and administration missions of the University. Using an enterprise risk approach, worked with University leaders to develop strategies, programs, policies, and procedures.--Standardized the information security program against ISO/IEC 27001 and achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2008 certification of the information security program from 2008-2012, First U.S. university to achieve this prestigious designation.--Designed and managed a robust security architecture that provided end to end security from the network perimeter down to endpoints on the network. Assisted IT leaders with enhancing security on the network, servers, enterprise applications, et al. Through effective negotiations with third party solutions providers, saved GSU millions of dollars over 12 years.--Developed a robust and effective incident response program that met the needs of over fifty distributed IT organizations and satellite campuses. Achieved incident reductions of over 95% within three years--Developed and delivered security awareness programs for diverse groups of constituents. --Assisted campus police, auditors and legal affairs with IT audits and criminal investigations; provided forensics examinations and evidence handling. Assisted HR with investigating policy violations. Provided assistance to external agencies (Federal, law enforcement) investigating computer crimes.--Conducted over 250 security reviews a year comprised of technology solutions and third party service providers; successfully handled a myriad of compliance initiatives.--Recognized for information security knowledge/contributions by multiple organizations

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