Thanh Thai

About Thanh Thai

At Constellis, we bring together the best in class of knowledge, resources, capabilities, and people to create fully integrated risk management solutions. As a technology leader with 20 years of experience, I develop IT strategic plans, create governance frameworks and processes, and align IT organization priorities with business strategy. I lead digital transformation to create innovative business models, optimize technology capabilities, and develop competitive advantages. My deep expertise in executing complex IT projects enables me to design and execute roadmaps that modernize legacy technology and maximize business performance.Partnering with the chief information officer to develop the enterprise-wide IT strategy.

Experience

1. Chief Information Security Officer VP

   Constellis

   May 2022 — Present · US

   Developed, implemented and optimized a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with organizational objectives, security frameworks, and policies. Led the development and maintenance of the organization\'s security architecture, ensuring alignment with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Assessed and managed security risks associated with third-party vendors and partners, establishing and maintaining contracts, service-level agreements, and ongoing vendor performance evaluations. Prepared Board of Director level reports, delivered presentations, and provided recommendations to executive management, collaborating with stakeholders to develop strategic initiatives.• Spearheaded vendor management contract negotiations, optimizing service delivery, eliminate low value & redundant solutions; reducing costs by 25%, while maintaining a robust security program.• Represented the organization\'s security posture during contract negotiation with federal & state agencies and commercial customers.• Ensured adherence to local, state and federal regulatory compliance, implementing frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, Cyber Essentials Plus, CMMC and NIST CSF to bolster the organization\'s compliance requirements.• Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills to influence decisions and drive collaborative efforts of shared objectives.• Communicated complex cybersecurity concepts to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and technical teams, fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization.• Managed a multi-million dollar budget for cybersecurity initiatives, demonstrating expertise in financial planning, workforce management and ensuring optimal resource allocation.

Education

• Mid-Western College of Technology and Business

  Network Engineering Professional Diploma, Network Engineering

• The University of Winnipeg

  Bachelor of Science, Science

• University of Liverpool

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Global Leadership