Michael Cocchia-Larke

About Michael Cocchia-Larke

Hello, my name is Michael Cocchia-Larke! Solid history of success in leading the planning, execution, and auditing governance, risk, compliance, privacy, and security programs Developing and grown team members through inclusive / open environment. Creating and presenting Security risks / threats to end users and solutions to protect them. Proven track record of leading operations processes /technology initiatives, security strategy / policy implementations, and security awareness campaigns. Skilled in driving governance, controllership, risk management, product management, program management, compliant applications, and information security outcomes while ensuring compliance with policies, standards, ISO 27002, SOX, and NIST control frameworks. Passionate and visionary leader with expertise in creating and implementing information technology strategies and promoting use of people, process and technology to drive overall mission of organizations. Adept at training, mentoring, and directing teams to achieve shared visions and goals. Tactical to hand on engagement, with ability to bridge Business and IT Functions.I tackle life and career management scenarios with meticulous strategies based on my expertise in the following areas:• Governance, Risk and Compliance Management• Data Privacy• Information & Cybersecurity• Technology & Strategic Leadership• IT Risk Assessment & Mitigation• ITIL & Control Frameworks• IT Governance & Reviews• ISO27001, NIST, SOX, Cobit Frameworks• Internal & External Audits• IT Governance & Reviews• Security & Privacy Evangelist

Experience

1. VP IT Infrastructure, Security & Compliance

   NuvemRx

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Establish overall Security, Compliance, Infrastructure Strategy for Nuvem technology stack. Developed and implemented Security Roadmap across Cloud and endpoint devices. Manage and ensure accuracy of Security Policies with annual reviews. Manage & Execute incident response, Security Pen, Network and Application testing.Manage & Execute vulnerability management program. Establish & implement IAM standards and rollout RBAC policies. Resource for C-Suite and organization related to Security, Compliance and Privacy items.Board Presentations

Education

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Cybersecurity for Managers, Cybersecurity

  2020 — 2020

• Danbury High School

  Diploma, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs

  1985

• MIT Sloan Executive Education

  Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy Program, Artificial Intelligence

• GE Crotonville

  Realizing Meaningful Change (RMC)

  2016 — 2016

• Fairfield University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Information Systems, General

• Sacred Heart University

  MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2005 — 2013

• GE Crotonville

  New Manager Development Course (NMDC)

  2010

Skills

• Program Management
• Vendor Management
• Process Engineering
• Strategic Planning
• IT Audit
• Business Analysis
• Credit
• Problem Solving
• Credit Cards
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Six Sigma
• Business Process
• Client Integration
• Strategy
• Internal Audit
• Compliance
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Start-Ups
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Teamwork
• Banking
• Risk Management
• IT Management
• Excel
• IT Compliance
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Pmo
• Integration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Leadership
• Information Technology
• Supplier Management
• IT Strategy
• Coaching