Valdimir Rice

About Valdimir Rice

Accomplished Technology & Cybersecurity Audit Leader with 24+ years of experience drivingsecurity, compliance, and operational excellence within enterprise environments. Known for leadinghigh-impact audit programs, strengthening cyber posture, and enabling business resilience throughclear communication, partnership, and risk-based decision support.Expert in cybersecurity governance, IT risk management, NIST frameworks, cloud security,SOX/PCI/ISO compliance, vulnerability management, and cross-functional program leadership.Adept at translating technical requirements into executive-level insights while building trust withstakeholders from engineering to senior leadership.Passionate about helping organizations mature their security posture through strong controls,transparent risk reporting, and a collaborative audit culture. Recognized for integrity, calmleadership under pressure, and the ability to guide teams through complex technology challenges.Now pursuing remote or hybrid roles in:• Cybersecurity Audit• Technology Risk Management• Compliance & Governance• Cybersecurity Operations• Program / Project Management (IT & Security)Valdimir brings a proven ability to deliver results, lead with professionalism, and ensureorganizations stay protected, compliant, and prepared for the future.

Experience

1. Risk & Compliance Senior Manager

   Verizon

   Jun 2024 — Present · GA, US

   Program management of case management system, including enhancements to existing system and transition to potential new systemServe as the single point of contact for ethics, legal and audit teams. Preparation of executive presentations to be delivered to key stakeholders. Collaborate with business partners, technology teams and other peer teams to improve controls and build new capabilities to adapt to evolving needs of the Company.Aggregate and communicate timely and accurate information regarding issues and associated remediation actions, investigations and monitor control improvement actions.Document processes/workflows to identify gaps and provide process enhancement recommendations.Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key internal customers, including all RM & C teams, TracFone affiliates, Information Technology, Privacy, Legal, Information Security, and Customer Experience.

Education

• Alabama State University

  General Studies

  1993 — 1994

• Atlanta Metropolitan College

  Associates of Science, Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  1994 — 1996

• Waldorf University

  Bachelor's degree, CyberSecurity

• Georgia State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Exercise Physiology

  1996 — 2000

• Georgia State University

  Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology

• Waldorf University

  Bachelor of Science, Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare

Skills

• Contact Centers
• Workforce Management
• Blackberry
• Salesforce.com
• Customer Experience
• Selling
• Call Centers
• Managed Services
• Technical Support
• Voip
• Performance Consulting
• 4g
• Sales Operations
• Help Desk Support
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Wireless Broadband
• Wireless Networking
• Call Center
• M2m
• Cellular Communications
• Troubleshooting
• Team Leadership
• Wireless
• Evdo
• Direct Sales
• Broadband
• Switches
• Networking
• Vendor Management
• Team Building
• Gsm
• Customer Support
• Sms
• Network Design
• Wireless Technologies
• Mobile Technology
• Lte
• Account Management
• Microsoft Office