Jessica Bradley

About Jessica Bradley

A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don\'t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.\"~ Rosalynn CarterI am an analytical, solutions-oriented, and performance-driven strategist with 17+ years of experience and demonstrated success in managing all aspects of internal audit, risk management, and compliance operations. My expertise lies in designing and implementing global risk-based internal audit, compliance, and compliance monitoring functions and relevant testing frameworks to mitigate operational, financial, compliance, and technology risks at public companies. I am an engaging and collaborative leader with proven track record of success in leading, training, and developing high-performing teams to effectively and efficiently execute audit engagements; defining strategic direction, setting department priorities, coaching team members, overseeing engagements for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with standards and methodology. I am a transformational leader who is driven by challenges, undeterred by obstacles, and committed to furthering the standards of excellence. Specialties: Controls Development, Internal Audit, Ethics & Compliance, Risk Management, Process Improvement Transformations, Program Strategy, Team Building & Development

Experience

1. Chief Audit Executive

   Ciena

   Jan 2025 — Present

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor's degree, Accounting