Christian Gallardo
IT Compliance Program Manager @Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
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WORK HISTORY
IT Compliance Program Manager @Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
omaha, NE, US
Responsible for leading enterprise-wide IT compliance efforts to ensure alignment with regulatory, legal, and internal requirements, including HIPAA, HITRUST, and other relevant frameworks. Oversees development, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT compliance policies, controls, and procedures.Conducts risk assessments, identifies gaps, and partners with cross-functional teams to implement mitigation strategies. Manages IT audit processes, serving as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors, coordinating evidence collection, and ensuring timely resolution of findings.Collaborates with Legal, Security, Privacy, and IT teams to promote a culture of compliance across the organization. Supports compliance integration in projects, cloud initiatives, and vendor engagements. Oversees third-party risk management and ensures vendors meet security and compliance expectations.Delivers compliance training and awareness programs to technical and business teams. Tracks and reports compliance metrics, control effectiveness, and emerging risks to executive leadership.Participates in incident response activities, advising on regulatory impacts and documentation. Balances compliance with innovation by aligning emerging technologies and agile development with regulatory obligations.
EDUCATION
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Engineer, Systems and Industrial Engineer
Bangkok University, Thailand
International Leadership & Human Development
EGADE ITESM
Engineer, Business Management Services
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRISTIAN GALLARDO
Bilingual IT and Compliance Executive with 15+ years of experience delivering strategic leadership across technology, risk management, operations, and enterprise compliance. Proven success in building high-performance teams, driving operational efficiencies, enabling business growth, and leading large-scale transformation in highly regulated environments. Trusted advisor to C-level executives and cross-functional stakeholders on IT governance, cybersecurity, audit readiness, and digital innovation. Skilled in aligning technology with business strategy, reducing costs, and managing risk while enhancing compliance posture and regulatory resilience.Skilled in project management, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless IT operations and business continuity. Expertise in cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise software, and network administration, with a strong focus on cost reduction, system integration, and risk management.A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, committed to leveraging technology to improve operational performance and drive digital transformation. Passionate about building high-performing IT teams and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Strategic IT Leadership | Regulatory Compliance & Governance | Risk Management | Digital TransformationVendor & Contract Management | M&A Integration | Cost Optimization | Cybersecurity & PrivacyCross-Functional Collaboration | Enterprise Architecture | Data-Driven Decision Making | IT Operations
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