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As a seasoned technology executive, Michael has a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams that align information security and technology with business objectives. With a wealth of global operating experience in incident management and response, cybersecurity, GRC, and risk management, Michael profoundly understands the challenges organizations face in today's complex threat landscape.
Currently serving as the VP of Information Security and DevOps at SavvyMoney, Michael is responsible for driving better risk mitigation for the organization while empowering data-driven operational decisions. Leveraging his expertise in technology and infrastructure and an execution-focused operational mindset, Michael takes a business-focused approach to problem-solving, ensuring that information security and DevOps support revenue goals and market-leading differentiation.
Michael is highly skilled in navigating information security challenges such as HIPAA/HITRUST, PCI, SOX, NIST CSF, and ISO, and has extensive experience working with regulators and regulations related to domestic and international privacy (CCPA & GDPR), healthcare, IoT device security, cyber risk, and risk management. His certifications in CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, MCT, CTT+, MCSE+S, PMP, AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional, AWS Advanced Networking, Data Analytics, and Security reflect his dedication to staying ahead of emerging industry trends.
As a dynamic cross-functional business and cybersecurity leader, Michael has a talent for dissecting complex problems and building programs from the ground up. He thrives on removing barriers to success at all levels of an organization. He is driven by building solid cross-functional teams that align information security and technology with business objectives. Michael's impressive record of success is a testament to his ability to build teams and programs that drive business outcomes while protecting against risk.