BDO USAManager, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Assessments
Nov. 2022 - Nov. 2023Cincinnati Metropolitan Area- Cyber Compliance: Performed HIPAA, SWIFT, FedLine, CIS, NIST, and Payment Card Industry (PCI DSS) cybersecurity assessments and audits. Conducted in-person and virtual site inspections, client interviews, report writing, and evidence collection and validation.
- Strategy: Developed comprehensive strategies for clients to optimize their security, IT compliance, and technology practices to drive efficiency and reduce risk.
- IT and Security Controls: Assessed software controls and security policies and procedures for compliance with government regulatory requirements, e.g., DOD IL4, FedRAMP, CMMC, etc., and performed gap analyses.
- Vendor Management and Program Assessments: Conducted comprehensive assessments for clients of their third-party vendors and internal compliance programs, including for process, physical security, regulatory, contractual, and cybersecurity requirements.
- Project and Performance Management: Led and coordinated client-facing engagements with assessment teams. Managed and mentored staff and interns, including workloads, performance management, and career paths.
- DEI and Initiative Leadership: Co-founded and led firm’s national LGBTQ initiative. Provided guidance to peer firms on developing and supporting DEI programs. Led, coordinated, and/or participated in internal practice and firm initiatives, including for employee welfare, recruitment, diversity and inclusion, onboarding, and training.