Mathew Blackburn
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Seasoned technology audit professional knowledgeable in the assessment of technology infrastructure as well as automated business-driven application functionality. Decisive and persuasive communicator able to discuss risk with both senior technology and business stakeholders. Detail-oriented leader with strong organizational skills, multi-tasking and problem solving skills as well as a passion for teaching others.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President - Technology Audit Manager
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
10.2009 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key technology stakeholders and business audit partners to promote collaboration, coverage of changing risks and efficiency.
- Managed the risk assessment, scheduling and execution of technology aspects for a portfolio of auditable entities to ensure accurate and timely completion of audit deliverables.
- Drove automation and data analytics opportunities within portfolio.
- Conducted root cause analysis for identified issues, providing stakeholders with feedback on proposed action plans to support sustainable resolution.
- Promoted continuous improvement of audit processes and staff through regular reviews and the implementation of best practices.
Senior Technology Auditor
Crowe Horwath
07.2006 - 10.2009
- Managed audit and security assessment engagements with staff and clients.
- Provided detailed documentation on findings, responding to client feedback in a fact-based manner.
- Assessed client compliance with regulatory requirements by performing audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Mentored junior auditors, sharing knowledge and providing timely feedback to foster their professional growth within the team.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and ensuring a high level of satisfaction during the audit process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY05.2006
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Infrastructure Audit Planning and Execution
- Integrated Audit Planning and Execution
- Risk Assessment and Annual Planning
- Stakeholder Management and Communication
Past Projects
- Lead an evaluation of the controls and processes for migrating infrastructure hosting critical digital properties (e.g. chase.com) from on premises platforms to public cloud.
- Lead an evaluation of a pre-production technology environment built to launch JPMChase's international consumer banking presence, entirely encapsulated on the public cloud.
- Lead a team of approximately twenty auditors in an audit of the design and operating effectiveness of technology access management controls across all JPMChase lines of business, interfacing with senior audit leadership and senior technology leadership throughout.
- Lead an audit of the design and operating effectiveness of encryption key management controls supporting aspects of ATM, merchant, credit and debit card data security.
Certification
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Timeline
Vice President - Technology Audit Manager
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
10.2009 - Current
Senior Technology Auditor
Crowe Horwath
07.2006 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Rochester Institute of Technology