Andre F.
IT Senior Manager Cybersecurity Architecture, Engineering, Goverment, Risk and Compliance @Sylvamo
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WORK HISTORY
IT Senior Manager Cybersecurity Architecture, Engineering, Goverment, Risk and Compliance @Sylvamo
Strategic Infrastructure & Compliance Build-out• Led the architectural and engineering department stand-up during a complex divestiture from International Paper.• Established the foundational GRC department, encompassing Risk Management, Application Security, Policy Attestation, and SOX compliance programs.NIST Framework Maturation & Continuous Improvement• Spearheaded annual NIST CSF assessments to establish a security baseline and identify critical capability gaps.• Managed year-over-year remediation roadmaps, driving measurable increases in the organization\'s Cybersecurity Tier and overall maturity score.• Developed follow-up activity protocols to ensure security controls evolved alongside emerging threats, maintaining a trajectory of constant posture improvement.Cultural Transformation & Operational Impact• Designed a firm-wide phishing and security awareness program to mitigate human-element risk.• Impact Highlight: Revolutionized factory-level training by incorporating frontline feedback, increasing participation from baseline to 90%.
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science
University of New Haven
Executive Micro MBA Program
ABOUT ANDRE F.
Experienced Cyber Security leader with over 20 years of expertise in securing and ensuring compliance for highly complex technology ecosystems within global organizations across diverse industries. Skilled in blending security and IT management, I maintain a business-first approach that resonates with executive management. Proficient in IT management, IT security, and IT enterprise architecture, I bring strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills to foster a collaborative and successful environment.
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