Kenneth Smither

About Kenneth Smither

Kenneth Smither Information Security Specialist for PepsiCo\'s Third Party Security Risk Management Team, is a global Program Management leader who advances enterprise-level information technology (IT) operational support and mission-critical IT programs. As a technology industry executive, his business, technical, and operations leadership experience complemented his passion for corporate IT strategy. Ken is adept at influencing teams to achieve business goals through robust program management experience, best practices, and agile transformation. Security Requirements Contract Negotiator Manages over Third Party Security Contracts for PepsiCo Global Procurement Lead Global Enterprise initiatives Worked with Federal Governments as an AuditorKenneth Smither is driven to deliver excellence in customer service for himself and his team, no matter the conditions, the position, or the project. US Navy Veteran with excellent communication skills who can articulate highly technical information to all levels – employees, peers, and C-Suite and cultivate relationships to produce best-in-class solutions.If you are interested in what Kenneth Smither can do for you or open to sharing best practices or brainstorming on: Increasing the Speed of Business through Establishing Trust and a Client Satisfaction Focus Exceeding Customer & Organizational Expectations with Gold Standards in Delivery Delivering Positive Results with an Attention to Detail and an End Goal in MindPlease contact Ken Smither: Kenneth.SmitherExec @ Gmail.com +12•••••••99Described by his colleagues, Ken Smither, and his leadership style is inspirational, Influencing, Accountability, Confident, Communicator, Collaborator, Consistent, Client-Focused, and a good Listener. He is highly skilled in Program Management, Product Management, Change Management, Industry Standards, Regulations, Best Practices, Risk Analysis, Operations, Scrum, Continuous Improvement, and Certification.

Experience

1. Global Procurement and Third-party Cybersecurity Risk Manager

   PepsiCo

   May 2023 — Present · Plano, TX, US

   Manage established company policies, industry standards (such as NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001), technology standards, and regulations to coordinate the Global Information Security Requirements (GISR) program\'s integrated service functions to support PepsiCo\'s information security and global procurement strategic directions. concentrating on contract negotiations that, by coaching, education, standardized procedures, and expedited delivery, provide several business partners with excellent and effective results in less time.• A key player in maturing a global third-party risk management program, by including security contractual language in 11K global contracts with recommendations to mitigate security risk while keeping both external and internal stakeholders informed as well as conducting 243 strategic and 457 tactical third-party security risk audits/assessments• Assessed and audited over current and potential suppliers\' security requirements, validating appropriate security measures are in place before a master contract is signed or extended between both parties. • Establishes critical enterprise systems cyber resiliency through IT Asset Management, Data Classification, and third-party security incident response in 24x7 Cyber Fusion Center• Assess and present monthly compliance matrix reports to the Chief Information Security Office (CISO), and global Business Information Security Officers (BISO) to drive security policy compliance

Education

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Global Business, concentration in Information Management

  2004 — 2006

• SMU Cox School of Business

  Leadership and Management, Management

  2013 — 2013

• W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

  Master's degree, Management Information Systems, General

• W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

  Master of Science - MS, Information Management

  2012 — 2013

• University of Cambridge

  Educational Certification, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor