Dereje Berhe

About Dereje Berhe

I am a cybersecurity and information systems professional with a strong background in public-sector technology, healthcare operations, and organizational leadership. I currently serve as an Information Systems Coordinator with the State of Oregon and as the Director of AddisCare Company, a licensed 24-hour residential services provider supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.My work focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity, information governance, privacy, compliance, and secure business operations. I am passionate about helping organizations protect sensitive information, strengthen internal controls, improve operational resilience, and align technology practices with regulatory and ethical responsibilities. With experience across both government and healthcare-related environments, I bring a practical and mission-driven approach to securing systems while supporting essential services.I hold a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and maintain professional credentials including CISSP, along with a continued commitment to growth in risk management, security leadership, and governance. My professional interests include cybersecurity strategy, security architecture, healthcare data protection, cloud security, privacy compliance, and business continuity.In addition to my technical and operational work, I am deeply interested in using cybersecurity as a tool for trust, stability, and long-term organizational success. My long-term goal is to continue growing into senior cybersecurity leadership and strategic consulting roles, where I can help organizations build secure, resilient, and compliant systems that support both people and performance.I value professionalism, continuous learning, and service-oriented leadership, and I welcome opportunities to connect with professionals in cybersecurity, healthcare technology, privacy, risk management, and secure digital transformation.

Experience

1. Information Technology System Coordinator

   State of Oregon

   Jul 2021 — Present · US

   The Information Systems Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, maintaining, and supporting organizational information systems, technology infrastructure, and data workflows to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient operations. This role serves as a key liaison between business units, IT teams, vendors, and leadership, ensuring that systems align with operational needs, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.

Education

• Grand Canyon University

  Brdige Bachelor degree , Computer and Information Sciences, General

• CPhT

  Certified, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

  2016 — 2017

• Jethro project management institute

  CIPM, Project Management

  2014 — 2015

• Mekelle University

  Bachelor of Pharmacy - BPharm, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

• Grand Canyon University

  Master of Science - MS, Cyber Security, /Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism