Deb Claudio

About Deb Claudio

Technical Program & Risk Management specialist responsible to define and deploy Technical Program Management within organizations and accountable for leading a team execution and compliance across the enterprise, or working as a high-level individual contributor in support of core offerings and services. Over 12 years’ experience working with Data Security teams implementing processes to ensure the enterprise data security is clearly aligned with risk drivers. Developing data security plans and roadmapping based on sound enterprise data best practices and cybersecurity frameworks. Expertise in current state to future state transformation developing management action plans and effective implementation of required deliverables on target and meeting success criteria and KPIs/KRIs. Over 20 years experience meeting time sensitive deadlines due to Fed, Treasury, OCC, Legal, and Audit requirements and findings. As well as, integrating data between applications and back-end systems and advising on issues of integration, data quality, and data management. Practical experience with CMDB, SQL, Oracle, Keystone, Tableau, ETL, Cognos, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Varonis, and Excel. Over 5 years’ experience building and leading first line of defense teams ensuring compliance, audit preparation, risk mitigation, control framework implementation, and RCSA. Expert knowledge in audit techniques, assessing internal controls, business/IT risks, compliance, operational standards, security, process documentation, policy development, configuration management, Active Directory, and data compliance. Proven track record reducing data operating expenses, increasing organizational efficiency, effectiveness through automation and optimization. Skilled at defining strategic objectives with executive management and executing the objectives. Focused on delivering sound data solutions targeting customer satisfaction and protection. Outstanding ability to manage multiple projects and business as usual (BAU) activities concurrently. Extensive managerial experience of diverse cultural staffs and time zones. Certified paralegal with extensive experience leading Legal Ops on large litigation, M&A, divestiture, mortgage, legal holds programs. Published Technical Editor of data security publications and books. Documentation specialist, policy writer for Tier 1 and Tier 2, and developer of standards, SOPs, and training programs.

Experience

1. Lead Technical Risk Program Manager Data Management Framework for Data & Analytics Risk Management

   Discover

   Mar 2022 — Present · Riverwoods, IL, US

   Principle Data Program Management Specialist responsible to define and deploy the Data Management Framework within the organization and accountable for execution and compliance of the process across the Discover applications. Partnered with applications teams to ensure that data requirements are met, and if they are not, assist applications teams to develop plans to address gaps. Responsible for managing the data management framework program and driving the data requirements of remediation adoption plans and new initiatives from inception through Go-Live approvals. Leading teams to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within risk appetite, and meeting governance requirements. Works with cybersecurity, application development, and Data Architecture teams to implement program requirements. Works with application owners, VPs, directors, managers, lines of business and technical data stewards to align requirements, communication planning, meetings, changes requests, risk acceptance, and artifact tracking and training on adoption plans, new initiatives, and current and future phase management and rollout. Also performs as a high-level individual contributor in support of core offering and meeting aggressive targets at 100% completion and compliance.

Education

• Electronic Data Systems

  Certified, Financial Analysis & Management

  1990 — 1992

• Electronic Data Systems

  Certified, SDLC / Waterfall Project Management

  1992 — 1994

• Southeastern Technical College

  Certified, Paralegal

  1986 — 1988