Valentyn Sysoiev
Director, Cyber & Ai Security @Deloitte
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Cyber & Ai Security @Deloitte
Calgary, AB, CA
Leading strategic cybersecurity and AI security advisory services for enterprise clients across North America. Direct multi-year transformation programs and established firm-wide Centers of Excellence for ISO implementation, cyber M&A, and AI-driven security.STRATEGIC PRACTICE LEADERSHIP - ISO Center of Excellence: Built and scaled Deloitte\'s ISO practice from inception, standardizing delivery across 30+ ISO/IEC 27001 implementations. Reduced clients\' cyber risk 35-45%, accelerated vendor onboarding 60%, while increasing delivery consistency 70% and lowering assurance costs 25%- Cyber M&A Practice: Established cybersecurity due diligence offering from zero, directing 50+ high-stakes transactions across financial services, technology, energy, and retail- AI Security Innovation: Pioneered Cyber for AI / AI for Cyber offering aligned with ISO/IEC 42001. Developed proprietary AI-Agentic Solutions.ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATIONS - Directed two security transformation programs for Fortune 500 clients. Reduced enterprise cyber risk 40%, achieved 100% ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance, enabled $200M+ in secure digital initiatives with 35% faster time-to-market- Designed enterprise-wide data protection programs, including DLP/CASB policies and SIEM integration. Reduced data exfiltration risk by 65%, enhanced GDPR/CCPA compliance, and lowered investigation costs by 40%- Led ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and SOC 2 implementations, achieving first-time certifications with zero critical findings. Enabled $100M+ in new business opportunities, strengthened regulatory relationships (SEC, OCC).LEADERSHIP & CAPABILITYLed a high-performing team of 20+ practitioners with eight direct reports. Reduced time-to-productivity by 40%, achieved 95% retention, and built a succession pipeline with 80% internal promotions. Developed certification programs, toolkits, and frameworks enabling 30% faster client time-to-value.
EDUCATION
Dnipro University of Technology
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Cybersecurity
ABOUT VALENTYN SYSOIEV
I build market-leading cybersecurity organizations and develop AI-driven security solutions that transform enterprise risk. Co-founder of Ukraine\'s leading cybersecurity firm, Director at Deloitte, and pioneer in AI-agentic security.EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIPStrategic cybersecurity executive with 20+ years of experience building enterprise security programs. As Co-Founder of Active Audit Agency (2009), I built the firm from inception to market leadership—a 16-year journey of sustained growth. At Deloitte (2017-present), I advanced from Manager to Director, establishing Centers of Excellence for ISO implementation, cyber M&A, and AI-driven security.My dual track record - spanning Big Four consulting and entrepreneurial firm building - provides me with a unique perspective on enterprise-scale delivery and business development. I\'ve directed over $25 million in transformations, led more than 50 Cyber M&A deals, and built practices from zero to over $5 million in annual revenue.AI-AGENTIC SECURITY INNOVATIONI pioneered Deloitte\'s AI security practice and developed proprietary Cyber AI-Agentic Solutions.MEASURABLE BUSINESS IMPACT- Reduced cyber risk 35-45% across 30+ ISO 27001 implementations- Generated $5M/year M&A revenue (300% growth in 3 years)- Enabled $200M+ in secure digital initiatives with 35% faster time-to-market- Built teams of 20+ with 95% retention, 80% internal promotion rate- 100% client certification success, zero critical audit findings- Led 50+ M&A transactions across financial services, energy, tech, retailEXPERTISE - Strategic: Enterprise cybersecurity strategy, digital transformation, board reporting, cyber risk governance, change management,$25M+ budget management - Frameworks: ISO 27001/42001/22301, NIST CSF/800-53/171, PCI DSS, SOC 2, COBIT, ITIL, CMMC, GDPR, Zero Trust - AI Security: GenAI governance, agentic AI, AI risk management, LLM security, autonomous security operations - Risk & M&A: ERM, TPRM, cyber risk quantification, due diligence, post-merger integration, GRC platforms - Leadership: Team building, coaching, culture transformation, executive communication, stakeholder managementCERTIFICATIONS: CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Senior Lead Auditor, ISO 42001 Lead Implementer, ISO Risk Manager, ISO 22301 Lead ImplementerCONNECTOpen to C-suite roles (CISO, CTO, VP Security), board advisory, and strategic consulting in Canada/US. Seeking organizations needing transformational security leadership, AI security innovation, or M&A expertise. |+14•••••••22 | Calgary, AB
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