James S.

About James S.

Seasoned IT and IS executive with a successful proven track record in driving…

Experience

1. Principal Risk Expert, Information Security

   Walmart

   Aug 2023 — Present · VA, US

   Technical Information Security Advisor (TISA) focuses on Walmart commerce platforms and emerging tech. As technical leader of security architect and advisor, support architecture maturity for the business, including critical architecture and design for key efforts in flight, work ahead of validation procedures, blending business and product requirements to ensure secure by design and by default, weigh technical risks to identify prudent risks in the context of the business need. • Identifies and implements comprehensive, risk-informed security controls to enable the delivery of secure technology to customers and to lift the security posture of Store Systems and Health & Wellness platform. Recommends updates to architectures to solve problems in a secure manner and minimizing risk to Walmart and customers. Collaborate with businesses to advise on secure designs for solutions. Develop and provide appropriate measurements to track SLA compliance and inform future business direction or requirements.• Utilizes the latest AI/ML knowledge and practical skills to proactively combat emerging cyber threats. Uses AI and ML tools to spot potential security problems faster, respond more effectively to attacks, and improve overall security processes. Protects AI tools from being hacked or misused and ensures AI is used responsibly and safely. Applies AI/ML techniques to improve cybersecurity operations, such as threat detection and incident response. Designs and implements security measures for AI/ML systems to ensure safe deployment in real-world environments. Conducts advanced security testing to identify vulnerabilities in AI/ML applications and systems. Addresses and mitigates AI-specific security challenges, such as adversarial attacks, data poisoning, and model theft. Develops and adheres to governance frameworks, ethical AI guidelines, and compliance standards.

Education

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• Beihang University

  Bachelor, Industrial Design

  2001 — 2005

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Sloan Fellows MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

• Beihang University

  Master, Electronic Science and Technology

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• IT Strategy
• Personal Data Protection
• Knowledge Management
• Strategy
• Business Process
• Security
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Risk Management
• Itil
• Project Management
• Consulting
• IT Audit
• Bcr
• Business Analysis
• Cbpr
• IT Governance
• Iso 27000
• Management
• Information Security Management
• Data Protection
• IT Service Management
• Change Management
• Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Privacy
• Program Management
• Training
• Gdpr
• Information Governance