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I implemented a "cool down week" for my sales team at Canva. My team has never missed their quota. In sales, we glorify the hustle. The late…
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The cybersecurity insurance market is highly complex. Join me on April 17th as we explore this topic with an industry expert in Cyber Insurance. We…
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Experience
Education
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Washington and Lee University
Activities and Societies: Twice elected Class President, Executive Committee Member, Varsity Track & Field (4 yrs) Conference Champion (2 years), 3rd in VA - Shot Put
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4.0 GPA / graduated first in class and awarded school's highest academic achievement award.
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Licenses & Certifications
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Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
IIA-The Institute of Internal Auditors
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Volunteer Experience
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Chapter President
ISACA
- 8 years 1 month
I have been on the Board of Directors of ISACA NY holding numerous roles and was elected President in June 2011 for a two year term. As the President, I oversaw all aspects of membership, operations and finances and have instituted a strong governance structure and chapter vision. The results have contributed to the largest growth rate and profit levels in the chapter's history.
The NY chapter is now the largest chapter in North America and the second largest in the world, with over…I have been on the Board of Directors of ISACA NY holding numerous roles and was elected President in June 2011 for a two year term. As the President, I oversaw all aspects of membership, operations and finances and have instituted a strong governance structure and chapter vision. The results have contributed to the largest growth rate and profit levels in the chapter's history.
The NY chapter is now the largest chapter in North America and the second largest in the world, with over 3,000 members. ISACA is dedicated to promoting standards and education for Information Technology Risk, Controls, Governance and Security. The New York ISACA chapter has created world-class education and membership offerings including conferences, seminars, networking activities and certification review classes. Check us out at www.isaca.org/MetroNY
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Emerging Business Technology Committee
ISACA
- 1 year 1 month
The role of the EBTC is to research new and emerging technologies which are impacting business and create actionable reports. My role on the committee is to assist with launching this initiative as a sustainable process while also creating the marketing and distribution plan.
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Strategic Advisor
ISACA New York Metropolitan Chapter
- Present 11 years 11 months
As one of the chapters past presidents, I support the current board of directors by providing advice on membership, education and overall strategic direction.
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Member
High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)
- 4 years 11 months
Worked on an extremely high-profile internet crime which helped NYPD arrest over 300 people.
Publications
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Real World Games in Cybersecurity
Middle Market Growth Magazine
quoted in this great piece on cyber by Middle Market Growth Mag.
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The CFO: the Cybersecurity Quarterback
Boss Magazine
Cybersecurity is often thought of as a purely technical problem - thus being the responsibility of the IT department. Actually, the CFO needs to play a much larger role in establishing a Cyber program and prioritizing cyber spending.
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Cybersecurity Trends for 2016
Voice of America
Interview about cyber trends with Voice of America - a major syndicated news network
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Why you need a cyber breach response plan
Baseline
Here's an article on the need for and elements of a cyber breach response plan:
http://www.baselinemag.com/security/why-you-need-a-cyber-security-breach-response-plan.html
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Weathering Today’s Retail Cybersecurity Storm
CohnReznick Insights
This is based off a webinar I gave on cyber risks to the retail industry.
http://cohnreznick.com/sites/default/files/images/emails/content/newsletters/Retail%20Insights%20-%20Weathering%20the%20Cybersecurity%20Storm.pdf
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Outsourcing IT: A Strategic Choice to Add Value to a Portfolio Company
Middle Market Growth
Outsourcing IT functions can prove to be an effective alternative to using internal information technology and resources for many private equity portfolio companies. - See more at: http://www.cohnreznick.com/outsourcing-it-strategic-choice-increasing-value-portfolio-company
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Enterprise Risk Management and Controls Optimization Can Reduce Compliance Costs - http://www.protiviti.com/en-US/Documents/About-Us/Bank_Acctg_Finance.pdf
Bank Accounting and Finance
The article shows how to use ERM as both a corporate compliance and optimizing tool.
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Organizations
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ISACA
President - (2011-2013) Metro NY Chapter
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