Michael Wynn

About Michael Wynn

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) leader with over 15 years of proven experience building compliance and cybersecurity programs from scratch, successfully guiding startups and global enterprises through complex certifications including ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA, HITRUST, and FedRAMP. Skilled at translating intricate regulatory requirements into clear, practical strategies, I\'ve consistently helped organizations reduce certification timelines, minimize audit stress, and strengthen their overall security posture. My collaborative approach enables me to effectively bridge communication gaps between technical teams, auditors, and senior executives, ensuring smooth audits and clear, actionable outcomes. Passionate about demystifying security frameworks, I specialize in creating customized compliance roadmaps that give my clients the clarity and confidence they need to grow securely and efficiently. ISMS Consulting and Design HITRUST CCSFP & CHQP ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer SOC2 Compliance Project Management Informatica PowerCenter ETL, Test Data Management (TDM), Persistent Data Masking

Experience

1. Chief Trust Officer

   Colovore

   Jun 2025 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Joined the executive team to build Colovore’s trust and compliance function from the ground up, shaping security, privacy, and operational resilience for liquid‑cooled, AI‑ready data centers.• Set and execute a multi‑year certification roadmap for ISO 27001/27701, SOC 1 & 2 Type II, PCI DSS, HITRUST, and NIST 800‑53, aligning controls with customer and regulatory expectations.• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and IT to embed secure design, vendor risk management, and data governance into facilities and systems, ensuring audit‑ready environments at scale.• Act as the primary voice to customers, investors, and auditors on Colovore’s security posture, translating complex requirements into clear business value and reinforcing a culture of trust.

Education

• University of Arizona

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management Information Systems

Skills

• Technical Consultation
• Technical Writing
• Data Analysis
• Data Governance
• Databases
• Analysis
• Sql
• Java
• Visio
• Mysql
• Programming
• Microsoft Office
• Html
• Javascript
• C
• C#
• C++
• Php
• Visual Basic
• Css
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Business Intelligence
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Engagement
• Powercenter
• Networking
• Software Documentation
• Operating Systems
• Network Security
• Team Leadership
• Sharepoint
• Informatica
• IT Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Requirements Analysis
• Requirements Gathering
• Business Analysis