San Francisco Bay Area
A strategic leader with 18 years of proven experience at the intersection of Technology, Security, Risk, Privacy, and Compliance. I am an expert in architecting robust governance frameworks and security programs tailored for highly regulated industries. I have a strong track record of spearheading cross-functional solutions that drive productivity and deliver budget predictability, directly aligning security initiatives with core business objectives to enable safe, sustainable growth. Areas of expertise include: Security Program Management | Process Maturation | Risk Management | Training and Leadership | Strategic Planning | Team Building | Vendor Management | Governance | Budgeting
• Drove internal feature adoption of Wiz and advocated for strategic enhancements, collaborating with Product to align development with requirements and maximize platform effectiveness • Developed in-depth knowledge of internal infrastructure, improving CISO team efficiency and accelerating customer support responsiveness • Provided expert guidance, fulfilling customer, auditor, and assessor evidence requests and implementing training protocols to foster team autonomy • Served as a product subject matter expert, creating and disseminating educational resources to address knowledge gaps
• Played a pivotal role in establishing and scaling the GRC function, contributing to a fourfold team expansion from 3 to 12 members within one year • Directed and executed TRPM security reviews for hundreds of vendors, managing a combined spend of $55M, ensuring robust third-party risk management • Spearheaded evidence gathering and audit readiness for critical compliance frameworks, including CyberGRX, TruSight, SOC 2, PCI, and ISO 27001, demonstrating comprehensive risk mitigation expertise