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Strategic Cyber Security Program Advisor
Air CanadaStrategic Cyber Security Program Advisor
Dec. 2023
Member Of The Board Of Advisors
Microsec.ai SecurityMember Of The Board Of Advisors
Mar. 2022 - Jul. 2023Canada
Executive Advisor to Chief Information Security Officer
Air TransatExecutive Advisor to Chief Information Security Officer
Mar. 2022 - Sep. 2022Support and advise on the delivery and execution of the cyber security program
Cyber Security Program Advisor
Confidential Cyber Security Program Advisor
Jul. 2021
Interim Head of Cyber Security Program
DomtarInterim Head of Cyber Security Program
Apr. 2020 - Oct. 2020Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Interim Head of IT Risk and Compliance
DomtarInterim Head of IT Risk and Compliance
Nov. 2019 - Apr. 2020MontrealWorking with companies to develop and implement IT risk and compliance frameworks to measure and explain IT risk posture to executive leadership.
Director and Head of Risk and Compliance
BOMBARDIERDirector and Head of Risk and Compliance
Jan. 2018 - Nov. 2019Montreal, Quebec, CanadaLeading a global team across 3 continents, Europe, Asia and North America. Responsible for the strategy, implementation and monitoring of compliance and risk management frameworks in line with Bombardier's regulatory and commercial obligations around data security, IT controls and IT service continuity. Lead security and compliance service transition to IBM Lead cyber security stream in merger, acquisition, divestiture activities. CISO advisor and ,main contributor to multi year global cyber program involved in program definition, delivery and oversight. The program includes and not limited to cyber maturity, user access certification, cloud access control, EDR Report to Senior and Executive management on the IT control compliance posture, activities. Collaboration with other groups including internal governance teams(audit, compliance, privacy) and external teams(external audit, supplier) to ensure a consistent and effective approach to testing and reporting of compliance and risk activities. Govern supplier performance including monitoring of SLA performance and billing accuracy. Key to the success of my role is my team's willingness and ability to deliver. As such one of my key responsibilities is the management of both the collective collaboration and effectiveness in working in a global environment, and the individual performance and growth for each member of my team.
IT Risk Management Advisor
BOMBARDIERIT Risk Management Advisor
May. 2016 - Jan. 2018Montreal, Quebec, CanadaDevelop and manage a risk framework aligned with Bombardier risk tolerance thresholds Design and implements risk metrics, KPIs and KRIs. Measure and report on periodic basis. Lead the assessment of risks including identification of risk owner, description and measure of risk impact, probability. Work with risk owner to set risk treatment plan. Advise on risk mitigation options and track remediation activities, and prepares and presents the overall technology risk profile to management Work with Cyber security team to align processes around threat, risk and control assessments.
Senior Manager - Internal Audit
SITASenior Manager - Internal Audit
Sep. 2012 - May. 2016Montreal, Canada AreaContribute to the development of the department vision and strategy Key driver for improvement partnership framework between internal audit and business Prepare annual audit risk assessment of IT projects, and procedures Prepare annual audit schedule for IT infrastructure, project, process and operational reviews Ratify risk framework, and ratify progress on Corporate Risk mitigation plans Review of business processes such as delivery, bid and commercial contract Liaise with other departments to validate risks, action plan strategies, plan and scope reviews Manage IT internal audit team, operational and cross-functional audits. Define and review functional objectives for internal auditors Maintain all previous responsibilities as Senior IT Internal Auditor
Internal Audit Manager
SITAInternal Audit Manager
Apr. 2010 - Sep. 2012Montreal, Canada AreaPerform financial, operational, process and IT audits in accordance with the audit schedule approved by the Audit and Risk Management Committee. Prepare audits and fieldwork with the purpose of evaluating, effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal procedures. Identify gaps and risk exposures in operational management and control, and recommends specific remedial measures to address vulnerabilities. Maintain the complete portfolio of working papers on assigned engagements.
Senior IT Auditor
SITASenior IT Auditor
Oct. 2008 - Apr. 2010Montreal, Canada Area
Senior Internal Auditor
Schneider ElectricSenior Internal Auditor
Apr. 2008 - Aug. 2008Paris Area, France
Corporate IT Auditor
Alcan IncCorporate IT Auditor
Apr. 2006 - Apr. 2008Montreal, Canada AreaRetained by this multinational manufacturer of primary aluminum, light gage sheet, foil and packaging materials to collaborate on IT/IS audits in 100+ plants around the world. Entrusted with senior level accountabilities after establishing an exceptional reputation for team leadership and critical thinking.  Plans and executes in-depth audits of mission critical IT/IS audits across all operating groups. Draws on astute understanding of SOX requirements and corporate policies to ensure that plantsโ€™ systems and documentation control processes comply with regulations and standards.  Identifies gaps and risk exposures in operational management and control, and recommends specific remedial measures to address vulnerabilities.  Maintains the complete portfolio of working papers on assigned engagements.  Collaborates with the Internal Audit team to develop a continuous audit system, including tools for data mining and special queries.  Serves as an advisor for the configuration and launch of strategic IS/IT projects to ensure that risks are adequately understood and mitigated.  Contributed to $1 million in savings in external expenses
Business Analyst
LafargeBusiness Analyst
Jan. 2005 - Mar. 2006Toronto, Canada Area Liaised with business leads to analyze evolving functional requirements and ensure that applications are positioned to meet current and future needs.  Conducted a cost-benefit ROI analysis of proposed system improvements.  Provided end-user training on new application features.  Evaluated business applications for SOX compliance
Support Analyst
LafargeSupport Analyst
Feb. 2004 - Dec. 2004Montreal, Canada AreaPreserved the functional integrity of key business applications while implementing upgrades and enhancements for 300 plants in the US and Canada.  Served as a primary interface with vendors for management of service level agreements and coordination patch deployment.
Head Senior Consultant
McGill University - Faculty of ManagementHead Senior Consultant
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2002

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