Richard W.
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Studied at LSU Shreveport
Works at ASSA ABLOY
Available tomorrow at 10:30 PM UTC
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About Richard
I have 30 years of experience in the Information Technology field with another 10 years of experience in Cyber Security Leadership. My experience spans many industries, including Healthcare, Retail Pharmacy, Financial Services, Education, Marketing, and Manufacturing, and companies such as Fidelity Investments, Brown University, CVS Caremark, ASSA ABLOY, IntegraMed, NTT, and Dell Services. I also have experience leading and managing expansive teams in public, VC-backed, and private companies. Along this journey, I have interviewed and hired top talent in IT and Cybersecurity, coached cybersecurity professionals into significant promotions, and even assisted individuals as they pivoted into this line of work—landing them exceptional roles in the industry. I have technical certifications in various technology and cybersecurity disciplines, including AWS Solutions Architect Associate, CISSP, CRISC, and CEH. Additionally, from my experience transitioning from IT to Cybersecurity, I can provide expertise on how to shift your career seamlessly.
Why do I coach?
My reasons for coaching are deeply tied to my desire to see others empowered to succeed and accomplish their dreams. I have been blessed in my career to have great leaders who took the time to guide a young professional with a great deal of drive and ambition, but who lacked the wisdom that would come from experience. Though I, like many, craved to climb the corporate ladder as quickly as possible, I learned to appreciate each rung's process. These priceless experiences and the guidance of my mentors helped to provide me with the tools to manage an enterprise cybersecurity program for a multinational company. My passion and desire is to help others find their path, live in the fullness of their dream career, and lead a life of greatness and legacy. Looking forward to getting to know you and celebrating your success.
Work Experience
CISO, America's Division
ASSA ABLOY
August 2021 - Present
Hiring Manager
§ Aligned and executed a division-wide cybersecurity program for a $4.4 Billion division of ASSA ABLOY in the Americas (covering LATAM, Canada, Sweden, Asia, and India), resulting in a 40% reduction in cyber threats and a 20% improvement in overall cyber resilience. § Developed and implemented a comprehensive risk-based cyber program, resulting in a 30% decrease in cyber-related incidents and a 25% increase in business objectives empowerment. § Launched a robust security marketing strategy, conducted phishing simulation exercises, and delivered comprehensive security awareness training sessions, resulting in an exceptional 78% reduction in employee susceptibility to phishing scams and enhancing overall cybersecurity resilience. § Established and fostered strategic partnerships with key business stakeholders to assess and mitigate critical risks within business processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in regulatory compliance issues and improved divisional risk management capabilities.
VP, Information Security Officer
Primacy
August 2018 - August 2021
Hiring Manager
Led and founded expert security and privacy consulting services to clients, delivering GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA engagements. Advised on best practices, implemented robust security measures, and ensured compliance, resulting in enhanced data protection and mitigated legal risks. § Directed the development and execution of the information security, privacy, and compliance function for the organization, driving vision, strategy, and implementation. Achieved compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA regulations, ensuring client data protection and fostering trust. § Architected the consolidation of a diverse team of 8 developers and 3 infrastructure/security engineers, streamlining backend development efforts to maximize efficiency and productivity. Implemented secure DevOps methodologies and cross-functional collaboration, resulting in accelerated project timelines and enhanced product quality. § Executed the creation and sales of a secure public cloud platform, leveraging expertise in cloud architecture and data privacy regulations; achieved a 25% increase in average deal size and accelerated sales cycle by 20%.
Delivery Executive Director
NTT Data Services/ Mt Sinai + NYU Langone
April 2017 - July 2018
Hiring Manager
Overall Technical and Business Leader responsible for the strategic and tactical delivery of services to two large hospital systems in NYC. Account management for a P&L (over $8 million combined) along with the leadership of a team of service management, service desk leaders, and data analytics professionals.
Director IT and CISO
IntegraMed Fertility
August 2014 - December 2016
Hiring Manager
Management of the core infrastructure and support services for over 100 practice sites, the corporate office and two data centers. Implemented the Information Security and Risk Management program for the organization along with serving as the HIPAA Security Officer. Liaised with Business Divisions to ensure production system on premise and in the cloud were in compliance with security best practices. Managed the enterprise security program including risk assessment and mitigation, audit compliance and policy creation and maintenance.
Delivery Manager
Dell Services\ Stellaris Health Network
January 2011 - August 2014
Hiring Manager
Responsibilities include strategic, financial (65 million P&L) and tactical leadership for the infrastructure, security and applications for a 4-hospital system in lower Westchester County including the following services: Service Desk, Desktop Support, Desktop Engineering, Intel Server Support, Unix Support, Database Support, Data Center Management, Network Design and Support, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Storage, Cloud Computing, Messaging, Application Support and Meditech(EMR) Delivery. Also managed a global team of 6 Managers and 50 SMEs, including mentoring and staff development
Education
LSU Shreveport
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Data Analytics Specialization
2018 - 2019
Richard was also personally admitted to
Brown University
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