Darrion Rakestraw

About Darrion Rakestraw

MY VALUE PROPOSITIONI am a driven, astute CISO and CIO with expertise in information security management, change management, transformation, risk management, IT governance & control, and modernization. I earned a reputation of excellence for driving information security governance, preparedness, business continuity, risk mitigation, and global technology strategy. WHAT I AM KNOWN FOR Leading transformative change, driving digital transformation, and enhancing information security. Creating adaptable business models that leverage technology solutions, scaling infrastructures, navigating teams through change and innovation, building resilient technology infrastructures, and translating high-level strategic visions into actionable insights. Acting as a technology business partner with an impressive track record of executing strategic IT projects at the enterprise level, leading elite-performing teams, bringing agility to organizations, defining IT strategy, and implementing disruptive technology solutions. HOW I BUILT MY SUCCESS Featured as CIO/CISO of 2023 to Watch by CyberIndustry Watch as a result of the new successful Threat Detection system patent. Developed and implemented a cybersecurity program that achieved zero major cyber incidents over 15 consecutive years. Drove C-level cybersecurity strategy for the board and CXO executives while facilitating annual and quarterly information security briefings to raise awareness and discuss security threats. Increased scope of global coverage of cybersecurity controls and reduced cost by building world-class 24x7 Cybersecurity Operations Center. Delivered top-level IT leadership and guidance during board meetings by developing and presenting the business value of new and projected information security initiatives. AREAS OF AUTHORITY Technology Strategy, Innovation & Planning Digital Business Transformation Cybersecurity & Operations Legal & Regulatory Compliance IT Governance & Risk Management Data Management & Analytics IT Governance Frameworks Data Protection Intellectual Property Infrastructure Design 24x7 Security Operations Business Continuity Management Board & C-Level Relations Data & Information Security Incident & Vulnerability Management Data Science & Machine Learning Modernization Data-Driven Insights & Trend Analysis Risk Assessment & MitigationTo learn more about my experience, contact me at d••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Advisory Services Leader Security Strategy, Risk, and Compliance

   Wipro

   Nov 2020 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   SCOPE: Developed offshore engineering management, for Cybersecurity support for Banking, and Healthcare. Drove policy development initiatives to support client compliance. ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACTS: Provided advisory services focused on security strategy, risk, compliance, business and privacy impact, and policy development for healthcare and banking entities. Challenged with leading regulatory compliance initiatives. Advised on the banking divestiture IT and security operations management scope:

Education

• Northeastern University

  Doctorate (Candidate), Law and Policy

  2014 — 2017

• Golden Gate University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Telecommunications Engineering

  2000 — 2004

• UCLA

  Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Systems Engineering

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Hcispp
• Pgmp
• Cissp
• Ccie
• Governance
• Risk Management
• Disaster Recovery
• Change Management
• Security
• Cyber Security Framework
• Hipaa
• Hitrust
• Hitech
• Pci-Dss
• Octave
• Togaf
• Cobit 5
• Nist 800-53
• Iso 2700:2013
• Nist 800-66
• Iso 22301
• Iso 31000
• Iso 38500
• Mcse 2003
• Mct
• Program Management
• Enterprise Software
• Program Management Professional
• Integration
• Itil
• Networking
• Data Center
• IT Management
• IT Strategy
• Project Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Information Technology
• Cisco Technologies
• IT Operations