Almir Hadzialjevic

About Almir Hadzialjevic

Technology executive with strong business acumen specializing in cybersecurity, technology enablement & governance, providing business-enabling solutions to complex problems. Servant Leader. Trusted Partner & Advisor. Innate Collaborator & Consensus Builder. Specialties: Information Security/Technology Strategy & Leadership, Technology Risk Management, Cybersecurity, M&A, Enterprise Risk Management, Information Risk Management, Vendor Risk Management, P&L Management, Physical Security, Data Loss Prevention, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Privacy and Data Protection, CCPA, GAPP, HIPAA, Agile Project Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, IT Risk Assessment, IT Audit & Compliance, IT Governance, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Technology Strategy, Technology Transformation, Information Technology Infrastructure, Culture and Talent Development, Security Operations, Threat Management, eDiscovery, Forensics, Application Security, Cloud Security

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

   Evertec

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Evertec (NYSE: EVTC) is a leading payments and financial technology company headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with operations across 26 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company powers millions of daily transactions by providing mission-critical services that support banks, governments, merchants, and consumers alike.Evertec also owns and operates the ATH® network, one of the most extensive debit networks in the region, and continues to expand its reach and innovation through strategic acquisitions in fintech, data analytics, and cloud solutions. With its unique combination of scale, reliability, and innovation, Evertec is a cornerstone of the digital financial ecosystem in Latin America, enabling trust, resilience, and growth for its partners and clients.

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business

  BBA, Computer Information Systems

Skills

• Grc
• Information Security Management
• System Design
• Risk Management
• Mysql
• Owasp
• Disaster Recovery
• Microsoft Operating Systems
• Pci Dss
• Cloud Security
• Threat & Vulnerability Management
• Unix Security
• Active Directory
• Information Security
• Postgresql
• Cobit
• Snort
• Sox 404
• Iso 27001
• Patch Management
• Vendor Management
• Oracle Sql
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Project Management
• IT Security Policies
• Malware Analysis
• Intrusion Detection
• Data Privacy
• Nist
• IT Audit
• Network Security
• Data Loss Protection
• Secure Sdlc
• Wireless Security
• IT Service Management
• Business Continuity
• Fisma
• Incident Response
• Privacy Law
• Software Development