Walker Smith

About Walker Smith

My tenure at Deloitte has been marked by leading teams in cybersecurity transformation, security integrations, and advising on compliance frameworks like NIST CSF and ISO 27001.My competencies stem from a robust foundation in project management, team leadership, and technical acumen. At the core, I am driven by the challenge of identifying and mitigating cyber risks for organizations of all sizes, crafting tailored roadmaps that empower organizations to navigate the evolving cyber terrain confidently.Artistic endeavors: A passionate oil painter specializing in portraiture and the human figure. Maintains not only an eye for creativity and detail but also a steadfast dedication to patience in long-term projects. Atelier training includes residencies at the Angel Academy of Art in Florence and Grand Central Atelier in New York

Experience

1. Manager, Cyber Strategy

   Deloitte

   Jun 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Leader in Deloitte’s Cyber M&A practice, advising clients on transaction risk and building secure cyber programs.• Provides clients with technical support, leading vulnerability management, incident response, attack surface reduction, and data loss prevention teams. • Advises executives on strategic growth using corporate security. Planned and implemented security programs with industry leading Cyber technology while addressing costs and implementation complexities. • Manages high performing teams across multiple projects simultaneously with an emphasis on quality, mentorship, and wellbeing.• Performed cybersecurity program assessments against control frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, and PCI-DSS.

Education

• University of Amsterdam - Amsterdam Business School

  Economics and Business

  2016 — 2016

• The George Washington University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Information Systems and Technology Management

  2013 — 2017

Skills

• Social Networking
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Public Relations
• Python
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach
• Leadership
• Government
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Data Analysis
• Security Clearance
• Microsoft Word
• Sql
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Politics