Andrew Bode

About Andrew Bode

Highly adaptable IT professional and military veteran with strong track record of leading global cross-functional teams. Manage challenging projects to drive change and create superior results. Build extensive relationships with all levels of organizations. Create high performing teams delivering crucial projects within tight deadlines. Proven expertise analyzing data, managing, and reengineering processes and working with IT, business, and security frameworks. Quick learner who works with legacy technologies, client-server and hybrid cloud environments. Create end-product or process that truly meets the needs of customers. Areas of Expertise:IT Security | Project & Team Management | Data Management | Analysis | Risk Management & Mitigation | Strategic Problem Solving | Customer Service | Cloud Computing | Incident Response | Change Management | Cybersecurity | Process Reengineering | System Implementation | Corporate Governance | Compliance | Staff Development & Mentoring | Software Development | Business Analysis & Reporting | Programming | Requirements Gathering | DatabasesCertifications: Microsoft AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals | CompTIA A+| Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP)| Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)| Scrum Master (CSM)| SAFe 5 Agilist (SA)Technical Skills: Security | Microsoft Azure | AWS Cloud | SAP | ABAP | UNIX | Linux | Oracle database | Sybase | SQL Server | SQL | Python | PowerShell | BASH | Power BIFormer professional roles: IT Security Risk Compliance Manager | Global IT Security and Controls Risk Advisor | SAP Basis System Administrator | IT Security Analyst | Cyber Security Consultant | Interface Lead | SAP DevSecOps | IT Service Management | Incident Resolution | Data Warehousing | Business Analyst | Software Development | Testing Coordinator | DBA | Project Lead | Support Lead | Technical Lead | IT Technician | Server Administrator | Programmer | United States Navy VeteranEducation: Bachelors in MIS from University of Texas, Masters in Accounting (Assurance) from Texas A&M, Masters in MIS (Project Management) from Texas A&M, Masters in Cyber Security from University of Houston.Hobbies: Time with family, close friends and my dog, Learning, Travel, Electronic strategy games, Flying small planes, Latin and country dance classes, Horseback ridingContact me for career opportunities!

Experience

1. Information Security Compliance and Audit Manager

   Vinson & Elkins

   Apr 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Responsible for information security compliance reporting, internal audits, third party audits and assessments, vendor security management, and client audit response and communications. I oversee and assist in information security risk assessments and technical security assessments. Review, verify, update policies and procedural documents and ensure that the firm maintains its security certifcations. Coordinate activities with the Information Security and Privacy Task Force and report directly to the CISO. Work with the information security analysts on daily and project activities in addition to monitoring the overall security posture, managing security remediation, recommending security tools and enhancements to IT security.

Education

• University of Houston

  Masters of Science, Cybersecurity

• Houston City College

  Associate of Arts - AA

• Texas A&M University

  Masters of Science, Accounting

• International Student Services Organization

  Spanish

• Houston City College

  Associate of Science - AS

• Southern Methodist University

  Unix and Oracle 8i Database Administrator Program

• Escuela de Idiomas Costa Rica

  Spanish

• Texas A&M University

  Masters of Science, Management Information Systems

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor in Business Administration, Management Information Systems