Chad Rychlewski

About Chad Rychlewski

Seasoned cybersecurity leader with over sixteen years of experience driving end-to-end security initiatives, from sales to operational setup. Based in Raleigh, NC, I serve as the security account lead for public service clients, collaborating with teams and fostering cyber-resilient solutions. Engaging with local Universities through guest speaking events and mentorship programs at Duke and NC State. Accountable for security sales and delivery across North America Education clients and Public Service accounts in NC, DC, and VA — I manage a diverse client portfolio, orchestrate RFPs, lead proposal teams, and bring together our best in class resources to deliver high-impact services to CISOs and executives.\"

Experience

1. Associate Director - Cybersecurity - Public Service

   Accenture

   Dec 2022 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   As an Associate Director and Security Account Lead working with Public Sector clients across NC, VA, MD, and DC, I oversee a comprehensive spectrum of services tailored to State, Local, Higher Education, and non-profit organizations. My role encompasses the full lifecycle of sales enablement and service delivery, wherein I spearhead- Pre-sales Initiatives: Crafting strategic approaches and tailored solutions to address the unique needs of diverse clientele- Client Relationship Management: Nurturing and sustaining robust partnerships through proactive communication and personalized engagement- Proposal Development and Presentations: Leading the creation of compelling proposals and delivering persuasive oral presentations to win key contracts- Contract Negotiations: Skillfully navigating negotiations to secure favorable terms and agreements- Financial Estimations: Leveraging analytical insights to provide accurate forecasts and optimize project financials- Staffing and Delivery: Strategizing team composition and overseeing seamless project execution to ensure client satisfaction- Financial Health Tracking: Implementing robust tracking mechanisms to monitor project profitability and mitigate risks- Invoicing: Ensuring timely and accurate billing to maintain strong financial stewardship.My specialization lies in devising cutting-edge cyber strategies, orchestrating multi work-stream deliveries, and orchestrating seamless system integration programs. By staying at the forefront of industry trends and leveraging innovative approaches, I drive impactful outcomes for our clients while fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and excellence.

Education

• Duquesne University

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Information Systems Management & Marketing

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Active Directory
• Oracle Applications
• Voice Biometrics
• Leadership
• Risk Management
• Consulting
• Unix Security
• Biometrics
• Windows Security
• Strategy
• User Acceptance Testing
• Data Center
• Ms Project
• Visio
• Linux
• As400 System
• Security Architecture Design
• Access Control Management
• Business Continuity
• Sdlc
• IT Project & Program Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Siteminder
• Identity Management
• Security
• Business Continuity Planning
• Management
• Information Technology
• Racf
• Tivoli Access Manager
• IT Strategy
• Acf2
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Grc
• IT Audit
• Internal Controls
• Soc 1
• Sailpoint