Chief Information Security Officer in Phoenix AZ Resume Gene Katzorke

GENE KATZORKE Mesa, Arizona 85206 Phone: (480) 626−0937 ▪ Cell: (480) 334-7050 ▪ E-mail: [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

Offering over 15 years of expertise in architecture, introducing direction, strategies and programs that safeguard corporate information through risk management, communication, presentation and technical application expertise; eager to bring the highest quality of work with accuracy and commitment to standardized principles and procedures PROFILE Detail-oriented, knowledgeable, and competent Chief Information Security Officer with qualified years of experience in a fast-growing business intelligence company with wide-ranging expertise, including business development, security architecture, operations, and project management with strong track record of matrixmanaging cross-functional teams that collaborate as a focused unit to achieve aggressive business goals.  A solution driven security leader with more than 20 years of strong business and technical experience in architecture in direct support of strategic business objectives and regulatory requirements  Particularly effective in directing the evolution of technical and non-technical solutions from concept through implementation, constantly managing the needs of the customer, the team, and the project  Relied upon as an analytic problem solver, involved and knowledgeable in all facets of company development and committed to the advancement of company objectives  Demonstrated leadership ability with capacity to align groups in whole system change; cooperative team player with practical organizational-level experience  Skilled in improving profitability, enhancing operational performance, mitigating risks, identifying security gaps, and safeguarding corporate information security  Competent in providing advisory services and managing diverse projects  Design and implement comprehensive and conscientious corporate security programs and solutions that deliver consistent bottom-line results  Possess excellent interpersonal, group presentations, and written communication skills with fluency in Spanish language  Well-respected and active leader with documented, positive results from participation in various key regulatory compliance projects. Core Competencies     

Corporate Information Security Business Process Design and Reengineering Risk Management Regulatory Compliance Strategic Planning and Analysis

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Corporate Communication Project Planning and Management Turnaround and Management P&L / Operations Management Team Building, Mentoring, and Leadership

CAREER WORK PATH US Airways Tempe, AZ Information Security Officer June 2007-Current  Report directly to the Chief Information Officer, and Vice President of Operations in collaboration with the Chief General Counsel in providing assistance and direction concerning, enterprise risk, policy, data retention, computer forensics, disaster recovery, forensic investigations, privacy issues and daily security operations.  Instrumental in taking US Airways to reach level 1 certification under the Payment Application Data Security Standards (PCI DSS 1.21) 1|P a g e

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Coordinate architecture and implementation of credit card fraud detection system with Revenue Accounting with anticipated prevention of more than a million dollars in fraudulent charges each month → Classified and transmitted every credit card repositories and assisted business unit’s work with the new PCI plan → Developed privacy policies and assisted Chief General Counsel Office in privacy related projects. US Airways Senior Manager Information Systems Security Sept 2003-June 2007 Architectural lead to a team of 5security architects. Day to day tasks involve managing and designing Websense/BlueCoat strategy, DLP, Encryption and security architecture for US Airways global IT infrastructure. * Team lead responsible for review, prioritization, recommendation and implementation of new techonolgies. * Work with various US Airways business units worldwide in developing applications, infrastructure services and solutions that effectively incorporate security while aligning with overall IT and business objectives. * Ensured security is "baked in" in every new IT solutions. Validated adequate security controls so that corporate policies, regulatory and contractual obligations are maintained. * Fostered crucial partnerships with business owners by becoming their trusted advisor. * Providing security focal point for US Airways IT Services in evaluating new technology, products and/or services. Major Accomplishments: * Lead security architect for mobile device strategy. Defined, documented and tested necessary controls to secure the mobile devices, including email infrastructure, encryption and timed auto lock features. * Defined security architecture for Microsoft Active Directory solution and migration path from Windows 4.0. * Developed solutions and processes for secure delivery of US Airways user PKI certificates. * Enabled business by developing, testing and documenting security process for providing encrypted email functionality on blackberry devices. * Architected 2 Factor authentication for secure access to sensitive applications, as well as architected clientless SSL VPN access.

OTHER POSITIONS HELD US Airways, Inc. Lead Analyst III

Tempe, AZ Aug 1998-Oct 2003

Blood Systems Inc. LAN/WAN Integrator II

Scottsdale, AZ July 1996-Aug 1998

Army National Guard – Department of Information Management (DOIM) Director of Information Management Mutoh America Inc. Technical Support Specialist II / International Specialist / Network Administrator Project Secure Associates LLC Manager / Owner

Scottsdale, AZ Jan 1997-Nov 2001 Phoenix, AZ 1995-July 1996 Tempe, AZ 2007-Present

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, Minneapolis, MN- Currently Enrolled  Bachelor of Science –Information Systems (expected graduation March 2012) Career Development: → Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) #051196 → Certified Information Privacy professional (CIPP) - International Association of Privacy Professionals → Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Manager (CPISM) Society of Payment Security Professionals → Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Auditor (CPISA) Society of Payment Security Professionals → Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) → Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) → Computer Forensic Examiner / Ethical Hacker / Wireless Professional → Certified Internal Controls Risk Analyst ISO 27005 → Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) (exam pending December 2011)

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AFFILIATIONS 

International Association of Privacy Professionals ▪ Information Systems Security Association  Society of Payment Security Professionals

ACTIVITY Member of the International Payment Card Industry Counsel, Information Systems Audit and Control Association , Professional Association of Payment Professionals, ASIS International, International Association of Privacy Professionals and body of Certified Information Security Professionals.

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