Mike Welsch

About Mike Welsch

Experienced Security Engineering ManagerWith over 20 years of experience in information security, compliance, audit, and risk management, I specialize in driving secure and compliant engineering practices. Holding certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, and CIPM, I lead the Security Assurance team for Microsoft’s Commerce and Ecosystem organization within the Cloud + AI division.I design and implement security assurance programs for high impact engineering projects, providing expert guidance on Security, PCI, Privacy, SOX, and other key frameworks. My leadership experience spans building and managing teams and programs across multiple divisions and companies, enhancing security postures, and earning customer trust.Passionate about advancing cybersecurity excellence, I’m committed to delivering solutions that align with industry best practices and set new standards for the field.

Experience

1. Principal Security Engineering Manager

   Microsoft

   Oct 2022 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

Education

• West Virginia University

  Business

Skills

• Cobit
• Data Privacy
• Management
• Ids
• Hipaa
• Security Awareness
• Cipm
• Pci Dss
• Cloud Security
• Disaster Recovery
• Cissp
• Qsa
• Intrusion Detection
• Cisa
• Information Security
• Data Security
• Encryption
• Privacy Law
• Firewalls
• Cism
• Risk Assessment
• Internet Security
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• IT Audit
• Governance
• Vulnerability Management
• Information Security Management
• Security Architecture Design
• Business Continuity
• Fisma
• Web Application Security
• Ips
• Consulting
• Identity Management
• Computer Security
• Security Policy
• Incident Management
• Computer Forensics
• Penetration Testing
• Security