Lakeisha Gunter
Information Technology Senior Manager @PwC
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WORK HISTORY
Information Technology Senior Manager @PwC
Seattle, WA, US
Supervise teams of up to 20 employees, managing variety of client engagements involving technology and cyber risk, SOX compliance, compliance implementation, and internal audit. Engage with client stakeholders for Fortune 500 organizations, building relationships and providing strategic technology insight to assess risk, implement internal controls, and improve process efficiency-Led business and IT SOX internal audit programs for large technology and retail companies, managing up to 300+ controls across global teams; partnered with various stakeholders to identify control gaps, provide actionable recommendations, and strengthen compliance while enhancing audit readiness-Drove $150M strategic program management initiative for Fortune 100 technology organization, designing consultative framework and implementing phase gates to establish disciplined oversight, enable early issue detection, and eliminate low-value projects, resulting in streamlined operations and enhanced cross-functional collaboration across HR functions-Established IT SOX compliance program for leading travel technology company, that helped reduce controls issues and ensure sustainable compliance by overseeing 300+ controls across global teams by working across teams to identify root causes of recurring IT control failures-Designed and implemented global cybersecurity compliance program for telecommunications company, establishing enterprise-wide and microservice-specific controls to address noncompliance that had resulted in regulatory fines-Successfully assessed 800+ controls within three months, creating scalable frameworks and governance structures to meet contractual requirements-Supported deployment of global IT compliance integration for aerospace manufacturer, unifying standards across multiple business units and geographies; enhanced efficiency through creation of governance framework.
EDUCATION
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
ABOUT LAKEISHA GUNTER
Influential technology risk leader with a unique blend of Big 4 and industry experience. I specialize in driving strategic initiatives that transform organizations, foster innovation, and minimize risk. My expertise lies in: • Bridging technical and business environments • Strategic planning and challenge anticipation • Streamlining operations and enhancing compliance • Leveraging innovation to mitigate risks • Communicating complex concepts across organizations As a transformation catalyst and strategic business enabler, I\'ve: • Guided companies through IT compliance program implementations • Led a 2.5-year initiative resolving IT SOX material weakness • Spearheaded a $150M+ project management program I excel in influencing cross-functional teams and aligning stakeholders on critical initiatives like IT SOX remediation, IPO readiness, and cybersecurity compliance. My forward-thinking approach and ability to create value make me an invaluable strategic partner for organizations seeking transformative change.
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