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DONNA KELLAR GEM

Tampa,FL

Summary

Donna is an SME in encryption key management whose qualifications include 20+ years experience related to data and card protection. As an accomplished and seasoned leader in the FinTech /Payments Industry, I am seeking a high-level position in Information Security and Risk.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT SECURITY & RISK MANAGER, SENIOR

FIS Global
08.2019 - 03.2023
  • Remote
  • Managed HSM (Host Security Module) migration and consolidation of four unique application platforms in eight different data centers
  • Interfaced with key personnel from Risk, Governance, Internal Audit, and IT to ensure PCI compliance of symmetric and asymmetric encryption keys
  • Supported and maintained multiple vendor key management appliances
  • Scheduled and assisted in performance of all encryption key ceremonies
  • Served as SME for PCI PIN, PCI DSS, PCI P2Pe assessments
  • Facilitated annual Encryption Key Custodian training
  • Created SOPs for compliant management of encryption keys and HSMs
  • Built and maintained databases to track HSM and encryption key inventories for audit purposes.

VICE PRESIDENT, VP/Product Manager

GEOBRIDGE Corporation
04.2016 - 12.2018
  • For Key Escrow & Exchange Services (KEES),
  • Professional Services and consulting with high profile clients in payments industry,
  • Conducted onsite PCI pre assessments for clients
  • Ensured success of multiple projects in varying stages through issuance of final deliverables,
  • Documented SOPs for product manuals
  • Assisted UAT of newly developed products.

SENIOR MANAGER

SOLTIONS, JP Morgan Chase, Paymentech
03.2009 - 04.2016
  • Managed teams responsible for implementation and maintenance of all encryption keys throughout life cycle
  • Coordinated key ceremonies with key management teams in US and Canada
  • Provided guidance to Development teams in interpreting key management processes and appropriate use of keys to protect sensitive data
  • Delivery Manager for 18 different third-party encryption vendors to ensure compliance with industry regulations
  • Successfully passed all internal and external annual PCI assessments.

SENIOR DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Paymentech
09.1996 - 09.2009
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies
  • Executed business plans and developed tools to facilitate project initiatives, trainings and administrative activities
  • Led development of business operation processes and policies.

MANAGER of DEBIT OPERATIONS

Paymentech
05.1992 - 09.1996

Skills

  • Payment Card Industry Standards (PCI)
  • PKI
  • Cloud security
  • Leadership
  • Risk & Security
  • Authentication and access Controls
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Asymmetric & Symmetric encryption
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Risk Management Processes
  • Exposure Assessment
  • Project Management
  • Merchant/Vendor Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

IT SECURITY & RISK MANAGER, SENIOR - FIS Global
08.2019 - 03.2023
VICE PRESIDENT, VP/Product Manager - GEOBRIDGE Corporation
04.2016 - 12.2018
SENIOR MANAGER - SOLTIONS, JP Morgan Chase, Paymentech
03.2009 - 04.2016
SENIOR DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS SUPPORT - Paymentech
09.1996 - 09.2009
MANAGER of DEBIT OPERATIONS - Paymentech
05.1992 - 09.1996
Hillsborough College - Associate of Arts, Business

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