Chief Information Security Officer in the Private Equity industry
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Highlights

C-Suite experienced risk management & technology leader with expertise in turnarounds and in-depth product knowledge with over 15 years of experience including being a CIO/CISO.

  • Advanced technological expertise in cybersecurity analysis, design, and implementation, with advanced skill in operating systems, applications, and business operations, including IT GRC, Intrusion Detection, Network Security Solutions and Network Management.
  • Track record of successfully managing and implementing super complex and extremely technical projects, consistently providing deliverables on time and under budget
  • Developed and incorporated automation along with cloud transformation and transition from on-prem or hybrid environments
  • Served as a trusted senior advisor for Warburg Pincus (PE Firm) in discovery, assessment, and creation of IT program/roadmap of portfolio companies from evaluation to exit

About

An executive with a wealth of management experience, expertise, and influence in the IT industry. With a continual record of success and an intensive hands-on, performance-based approach, this individual has established themselves as a leader in the field of cybersecurity. With advanced knowledge in cybersecurity analysis, design, and implementation, this individual has a deep understanding of operating systems, applications, and business operations, including IT GRC, Intrusion Detection, Network Security Solutions, and Network Management. They consistently manage and implement complex and technical projects, delivering results on time and under budget.

Their background in IT and security operations, IT GRC, engineering, and project/program management has made them a knowledgeable and experienced leader in the industry. Their powerful communication skills effectively bridge the knowledge gap between technical and business professionals across diverse cultures and personalities.

With experience serving clients across a range of industries, including finance, manufacturing, telecommunications, education, retail, and government, they understand the unique security needs of each organization. They facilitate security policies, train in-house personnel, and deliver comprehensive presentations to executives, board members, and staff.

This individual has a talent for building high-performing teams, assembling diverse groups with technical expertise and a shared commitment to maintaining a strong security posture. Working with senior leadership, they assess and recommend enterprise technologies and architectures, mapping security controls to regulations such as HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, and SOX.

Years of Experience
15
Years in Current Role
2
Years at Current Company
2

Current Role

Annual Revenue
$640M+
Headcount
13,000

Past Experience

SVP - CISO & Cyber Security Consulting
8 years
Principle & CISO - Consulting
5 years

Industries

  • Private Equity
  • Healthcare
  • Consulting

Education

  • Advanced Management Program
  • Bachelor of Arts

Areas of Expertise

  • Cybersecurity Analysis, Design, and Implementation
  • IT and Security Operations, IT GRC, engineering, and project/program management
  • Cloud Transformation, Security Regulations, Intrusion Detection, Enterprise Solutions Design, Architecture
  • Vendor Management / RFPs, Mentorship & Training, Partner/Vendor Relationships
  • Policy & Procedural Guidance and Standards Implementation

Technologies Used

  • Enterprise Technologies & Architecture
  • Intrusion Detection, Network Security Solutions and Network Management
  • SIEM, DLP, EDR, Patch and Firewall
  • Python