An accomplished and approachable leader with 20 years of expertise successfully managing global projects, controlling budgets, assessing Information Security risks, and remediating threats and vulnerabilities for multiple global corporations. Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop technical talent. Creative problem solver and strategic decision-maker in fast-paced and dynamic environments. Innovative team leader with a track record of empowering staff through training, coaching, and mentoring. Key Accomplishments: • Operational Excellence: Removed bottlenecks and production redundancies resulting in a 30% reduction time in the UAT process, and implemented a tool for operational reporting resulting in a 40% reduction in reporting time • Cost Savings Initiatives: Led the automation for the cybersecurity analytics reporting process resulting in over 200 hours saved annually • Strategic Planning: Orchestrated the IS communication strategy resulting in a 30% increase in stakeholder satisfaction, and drove the ideation and collaboration on company initiatives impacting the security posture • Certifications: CISSP, CRSIC, AWS, ITIL, CISM, CISA. Yellow Belt Professional and philanthropic careers have allowed the opportunity to meet various thought leaders in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Passionate about developing and growing talent, and an inspiring mentor and coach for young professionals in the Cyber Security space across various verticals, and for aspiring leaders in corporate and not-for-profit entities. Specialties: Governance Risk and Compliance Management, Strategic Planning, Resource Evaluation, Talent Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Policy, Business Process Improvement, Change Management, Budgeting, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Financial and Risk Reporting, Strategic Communication, Crisis Management, People Leadership