Experience

SecureTrust

• United States
• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Managing Consultant

  • Oct 2011 - Present

  Member of VikingCloud’s EMEA Management team and Managing a team of QSAs across Europe Develop and set the highest standards for my QSA team (Build a team as needed, through interview, selection & evaluation) Expand professional capabilities, while maintaining Information Security and Compliance expertise Adopt operational initiatives, quickly and effectively Innovate, and assume leadership of special projects Represent the Company at all times in an ethical and professional manner Pre-sales PCI-DSS assessment project scoping support to include: Scoping calls/visits, Sales Engineer (SE) technical support, sample calculations, project effort estimates, and scoping sheet completion. Manage the GCRS relationships for assigned clients. Provide Quality Assurance reviews of PCI DSS Reports on Compliance, provide feedback and coaching to the QSA, and interface with QA. Guide team in the use of internal client tools for workflow and document exchange/repository, across all client PCI-DSS projects Leading a Global Security practice covering clients in 45 countries around the world Solving compliance and security problems Strong interpersonal and communication skills, report-writing skills, and presentation skills. Works effectively as an individual, and as part of a team, to provide industry-leading security and regulatory compliance solutions. Project Management and client relationship management skills As an industry leader, I also maintain the company's reputation within its center of excellence by participating in industry events and supporting pre‐sales activities as required. Creates organizational knowledge about key technologies, tools/methodologies. Develops formal networks with key decision-makers and serves as external spokesperson for the organization. Experience developing and delivering and managing large complex consulting engagements. Business Development and Pre-sales support for GCRS solutions and services SWIFT Customer Security Programme V2023-Expert Show less



Trustwave

• United States
• Computer and Network Security
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Jan 2014 - Oct 2021

  • Member of SecureTrust’s EMEA Management team• Leading a Global Security practice covering clients in 40 countries around the world • Managing a team of Qualified Security Assessors across Europe • Solving complex compliance and security problems• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, report-writing skills, and presentation skills.• Works effectively as an individual, and as part of a team, to provide industry-leading security and regulatory compliance solutions. • Helps others develop their great ideas• Coaching and mentoring other members of GCRS• Significant technical experience as well as solid communication ability • Project Management and client relationship management skills • As an industry leader, I also maintain the company's reputation within its center of excellence by participating in industry events and supporting pre‐sales activities as required.• Works on issues that impact design/selling success or address future concepts, products, or technologies.• Creates organizational knowledge about key technologies, tools, and methodologies.• Develops formal networks with key decision-makers and serves as external spokesperson for the organization.• Experience developing and delivering and managing large complex consulting engagements.• Business Development and Pre-sales support for GCRS solutions and services Show less

• • Oct 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Member of the EMEA Global Compliance and Risk Services team• Lead QSA responsible for compliance assessments, information security, IT governance consulting, and risk assessments. • PCI SSC QSA for complex enterprise environments in Financial Institutions and Service Providers in Europe and the Middle East • Readiness and GAP Assessments based on PCI DSS• Customer engagement and project execution providing information security consulting and assessment services, helping clients meet their compliance obligations by evaluating their business, technology, and operations against security standards like the PCI DSS or ISO 27001. • Sharing expertise with clients and colleagues to aid in making decisions on topics like strategy and scope as well as deep and highly technical projects like web application architecture and security. • Providing clear, organized findings and recommendations to clients and tracking progress towards resolution and compliance. • Producing detailed, high-quality reports for clients and industry third parties like payment card brands and the PCI Security Standards Council. • Learning from SecureTrust’s close-knit group as well as contributing thoughts, tools, industry news, or lessons learned. • Working with clients to implement practices to produce secure applications and identify and eliminate security vulnerabilities.• Working independently, undertaking information security engagements including working coordination and project management (client interaction, deliverables, work plans, escalation's, etc.)• Growing the business by identifying up-sells with existing and potential clients.• Providing regular status reports on all projects assigned• Being a team player and having the capability to expand/adapt your skills in a fast-paced ever-changing industry. Show less



Atos International

• Germany
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Security & Service Manager and Assurance Program Manager

  • Jun 2004 - Oct 2011

  • Managing a team of Information Security Professionals • Participated, proposed, and/or lead exceptionally complex customer projects, including transformation, across technology customers and/or internal businesses/end user's areas. • Responsible for leading the design and execution of all IT Security and Service Assurance related projects in Greece and the Region where main tasks include the following: - Act as Project Manager in all the security and service assurance related projects managing the resources as well as the assignment of tasks and project budgeting - Undertake Security Audits in major IT infrastructures of enterprise customers - Designing and reviewing security solutions as a Security Advisor/Consultant for complex environments - Undertake Security Maturity Assessments against security standards such as ISO 27001/BS7799/ISO 17799 and PCI DSS. - Security Assessments - Risk Assessments, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Tests, using best practices and well known globally accepted and approved methodologies - Designing and Implementing Security Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines - Designing Business Continuity Strategies and Disaster Recovery Plans. - Product/Vendor Comparison, Selection, and Recommendation - Recruit, coach, and motivate multi-disciplinary personnel to achieve team objectives by target setting and appraisal • Business Development and Presales support for the Security and Service Assurance practice • Identity, Security and Risk Management (ISRM) leader for Atos Greece • European Works Council (EWC) Representative for Atos Greece Show less



Hewlett Packard

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• • May 2002 - Jun 2004

  • Applied deep and broad technical background and knowledge of industry trends to operate critical or high-risk technology areas/customer groups.• Integrated technical knowledge and business understanding to create superior solutions for customers.• Act as project leader, technical consultant, business consultant, or in a combined role.• Understand customer needs to create both standard and complex/creative solutions to meet those needs.• Identify effectively and influencing internal and external decision-makers.• Use strategies and guidelines of the corporation in developing implementation and service delivery models.• Integrate new approaches to enhance the effectiveness of business solutions.• Manage the development of standards for security, integrity and disaster contingency plans.• Design and implementation of solutions in the area of systems, networks as well as internet security. Show less

• • Feb 2000 - May 2002

  • Responsible for the design and implementation of IT security-related solutions and delivering consulting services in information security. • Developed and implemented security procedures, ensuring compliance with program requirements, policies, procedures, and processes including personnel, physical, and administrative security systems and procedures. Participated in security procedures associated with the accreditation of information systems. • Integrate technical knowledge and business understanding to create superior solutions for the company and for customers.• Technical consultant in implementing security solutions.• Undertaken security technical tests and vulnerability scans.• Fraud Management solution for telecommunication providers Show less