Michael has over 15 years of experience working in “Big 4” accounting firms and reputable global consulting firms operationalizing IT Risk, Cyber Supply Chain Risk, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategies and programs across multiple industries, including Financial Services, Pharma, Tech, Manufacturing, Retail, Energy, and Rail Transportation.
Specifically, Michael’s experience includes leading and supporting largescale global transformations, strategy development, maturity/current state assessments against industry-leading frameworks, program design and implementation, project management, change management, GRC technology selection and implementation, leading and conducting IT and supply chain risk audits, and various other related strategic activities in support of assisting clients to solve complex problems with pragmatic solutions.
Prior to S-RM, Michael worked at PwC as a Senior Manager first within the Performance, Governance, Risk, & Compliance team and later within the Cyber, Risk and Regulations practice as part of the Third-Party Risk Management team. Michael also worked at EY in the IT Risk Assurance practice as a Manager focused on IT audits (including SOX audits), vendor risk control assessments, and SOC reports. Prior to starting his career in the civilian sector, Michael served in the US Army as a commissioned officer where he honed his leadership and problem-solving skills leading soldiers in combat missions while deployed.