I am an Information Security/Information Technology (IS/IT) Executive Management professional with over 10 years experience in IS/IT Management, and over 20 years of Management experience across various industries. I stay abreast of new trends in IS, and research how these solutions will shape the future of IS, and IS management. I possess a mastery in many disciplines which include Managing the IS department, IS service management, Change Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery Management, Back up planning, Organizational Management, Vendor Management, Budgeting, Strategic Management, Project Management, System Analysis and Design, Human Capital Management, Inventory/Asset Management, Access Management, Training and education of staff. In Directing the IS Department I have exposure,and experience in operations across the entirety of the business, and partner with these business units to develop security strategies that contribute to their success, and revenue. I break the challenges of CISO level leadership by building exceptional teams, being both strategic, and operational, reaching beyond IS, leading by example, contributing to revenue, being adaptable, using quantifiable and qualifiable data to make decisions, being a courageous leader, an innovator, transparent, a leader of change, simplifying, assigning responsibility and accountability, and ensuring IS is embedded in the business not separated.