Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Accomplished IT and Cybersecurity Leader who has developed and implemented a comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program. 25+ years of hands-on and leadership experience developing and implementing technology and security strategies, coaching and mentoring IT professionals, and designing and implementing solutions and technology projects. One of my most significant accomplishments was developing and implementing a technology strategy to meet the needs of three merging companies. This included office networks, productivity platforms, migration to MS Teams, data center and cloud migration projects, and ensuring continuous IT system operations for 1000+ users and 500,000+ clients. As the CISO for a Canadian wealth management firm, I designed and implemented an enterprise-wide information security, risk, and business continuity program. The technology environment supported five separate business lines, including B2B, B2C, 24x7 high-availability solutions, and complex integrations between service providers and business partners Expertise in strategic leadership, risk management, building information security programs. Committed to balancing organizational security risk and benefit while supporting business priorities to achieve results. Skills: Information Security and Risk Management Strategic Planning Data and Privacy Protection Business Continuity Management Infrastructure Management and IT Operations Enterprise Strategy & Roadmaps Security Awareness Programs Incident Management Hybrid on-premise and private-public cloud environments Policies & Processes Audit and Regulatory Compliance Executive and Board Relations and Reporting Security Frameworks
Strategic leadership for the Information Security, BCP and IT Risk Management programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, partner, and regulatory requirements. Developed and led enterprise information security and IT risk management programs.
Led a team of 40 staff providing all security, 24x7 IT operations, infrastructure, and support services.
Lead for all IT operations, security, infrastructure, and technical support services.
Responsible for all technology infrastructure and security including design, configuration, development, integration, maintenance, and support. Planned, designed, and managed the creation of a new corporate head office and data center, including the seamless transition of all staff, enterprise infrastructure and services.