James Dillon
IT Audit Manager at Colorado State University System- Claim this Profile
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CISA
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CISSP
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ITIL Foundations V3 Certificate
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Experience
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Colorado State University System
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Audit Manager
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Jul 2022 - Present
Management of the IT Audit Program for Colorado State University where I obtained my first degree in Computer Science. Assurance audits and IT governance, risk and control consultation as well as IT Audit program development. Management of the IT Audit Program for Colorado State University where I obtained my first degree in Computer Science. Assurance audits and IT governance, risk and control consultation as well as IT Audit program development.
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University of Colorado
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of IT Audit Services
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Apr 2013 - May 2022
I directed the IT Audit program of the University of Colorado Internal Audit department, first as the Senior IT Audit Manager from April, 2013 to July 2014, then as the Director of IT Audit Services. I was responsible for the direction of the IT Audit program and team, risk assessment, strategic and annual planning and reporting. I worked as an IT Audit Professional and IT Program Manager at CU from January of 1999 until May of 2022. I served the Board of Regents of the university, providing insight into risks and controls, governance, and compliance matters for the campuses and university system. I also served the Boulder campus with IT program direction (Identity Management, Application and Data Services) for nearly 6 years. CU Roles: IT Audit Manager, Senior IT Audit Manager, IT Program Director, Senior IT Audit Manager /Director of IT Audit Services, 1999 - Present. Show less
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University of Colorado Boulder
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Director: Identity & Access Management, Administrative Systems, and Data Services
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Nov 2007 - Apr 2013
Served as the IT Program Director for the IT Architecture team of the University of Colorado Boulder Office of Information Technology (OIT). I managed identity management (IDM), administrative services, and data services programs, including program strategy and operation, personnel and budgets. Duties included the design, purchase/development, maintenance, support and strategy for identity and directory services, business applications supported by OIT, and data services managed by OIT. Served as the IT Program Director for the IT Architecture team of the University of Colorado Boulder Office of Information Technology (OIT). I managed identity management (IDM), administrative services, and data services programs, including program strategy and operation, personnel and budgets. Duties included the design, purchase/development, maintenance, support and strategy for identity and directory services, business applications supported by OIT, and data services managed by OIT.
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University of Colorado
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior IT Auditor, IT Audit Manager, Senior IT Audit Manager
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Jan 1999 - Nov 2007
Re-established the IT Audit program for the university, and managed its planning, methods, and audit services for the Department of Internal Audit and the Board of Regents. Responsibilities included risk assessment, program design and methods, audits, consultations, and control instruction. Conducted audits, including the initial creation of risk-based audit programs pertinent to the culture, risks, and objectives of the university. Re-established the IT Audit program for the university, and managed its planning, methods, and audit services for the Department of Internal Audit and the Board of Regents. Responsibilities included risk assessment, program design and methods, audits, consultations, and control instruction. Conducted audits, including the initial creation of risk-based audit programs pertinent to the culture, risks, and objectives of the university.
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CompUSA
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Retail
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Information Systems Audit Consultant
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Aug 1997 - Jan 1999
Developed the IT Audit Services program for CompUSA, an electronics merchandising company, in a new auditing department, performing IT Audit, some general audit, consulting, and program management functions for the Director of Audit Services. Developed tools and methodologies for the department, utilized ACL extensively for inventory and fraud related data analysis services, and participated as an audit advisor in an enterprise SAP implementation. Developed the IT Audit Services program for CompUSA, an electronics merchandising company, in a new auditing department, performing IT Audit, some general audit, consulting, and program management functions for the Director of Audit Services. Developed tools and methodologies for the department, utilized ACL extensively for inventory and fraud related data analysis services, and participated as an audit advisor in an enterprise SAP implementation.
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Texas Instruments
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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IS/Senior IS Auditor, Corporate Audits
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Mar 1995 - Jul 1997
Performed internal Information System (IS) audit duties for the corporate audit function, earning my CISA during this time. Utilized ACL for data analysis, supported the annual external audit, and participated as an IT Audit advisory member on a multi-year enterprise SAP implementation.
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Software Design Engineer/Computer Systems Engineer
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May 1988 - Feb 1995
Software analysis, design, life-cycle work for Support Engineering Strategy and Tools department in the Defense Systems and Electronics Group. Developed embedded database routines for application integration supporting reliability, maintainability, and other support engineering application tools. Primarily utilized C, C++ and xbase/Paradox database engines, developed VAX RDB based parts management system using terminal windowing libraries. Researched, selected, and applied CASE technologies including Excelerator RTS and IEF. Part of a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award winning team. Show less
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Education
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1990 - 1994
University of Texas at Dallas - Naveen Jindal School of Management
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1984 - 1988
Colorado State University
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Dallas Theological Seminary
Attended for Personal Interest - No Degree
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