Accomplished IT leader with a Computer Information Systems degree and extensive experience spanning two decades. Demonstrated expertise in the field, with a track record of leading teams to achieve successful global solution implementations, driving significant business growth. Skilled in managing relationships among internal groups, external vendors, and 3rd party suppliers, consistently delivering successful outcomes and fostering effective collaborations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global IT Director, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Quality Systems
Candela Medical
10.2021 - 10.2024
Lead and grew team to establish, maintain, and evolve cybersecurity and data privacy policies, procedures, and roadmaps
Aligned Cybersecurity program to CIS, and Data Privacy program to NIST, both with 3.0+ maturity rating in under 3 years.
Reduced company Cybersecurity insurance costs by 30% by reducing vulnerabilities, enhancing maturity, and increasing user training and awareness
Managed 3rd party providers across Cybersecurity and Data Privacy landscape.
Leading solution design and architectural analysis for enhancement requests, ensuring compliance to change control and SDLC procedures
Principal Business Analyst
Candela Medical
09.2018 - 10.2021
SPOC and Team lead supporting company PLM and Data Reporting systems
Project lead on GDPR-compliance initiative, as well as numerous projects to upgrade and move systems into Cloud
Team lead for 3rd party IT support vendor, resulting in improved efficiency, issue turnaround times, and clearer more organized performance reporting and analysis.
Senior Business Analyst
Philips IT Healthcare
04.2013 - 08.2018
Collaborated with Business, IT Business Partners, Architects, and Tech Leads to create and define requirements
Created User Stories within Rally using Agile Methodology across multiple projects
Primary BA on major initiative to bring in Windchill as Complaints and CAPA system at Philips over multi-year project, working with PTC and other 3rd party vendors on requirements, scheduling, budgets, execution, testing, and post go-live stabilization
Primary BA for eMDR upgrade project, moving Philips from paper submissions to electronic gateway submissions
Project was executed ahead of schedule and under budget.
Business Analyst
Boston Scientific Corporation
04.2009 - 03.2014
Led business analysis phase for multi-million dollar global project improving enterprise-wide complaints system processing and ensuring that it was FDA compliant
Oversaw project planning, business requirements gathering, system and functional specifications, budget planning, risk analysis, testing organization, and go-live execution
Self-taught regulatory reporting requirements and worked with FDA contacts to align and track all submissions
Managed analysis, design (including use case scenarios), system and user acceptance testing, implementation and maintenance phases of European Complaints System project
Managed upgrade project to European Complaints System from manual to government pdf form submission
Collaborated with international directors and site managers to deliver most efficient, cost-effective solution which resulted in total annual saving of over $100,000 due to creative implementation of digital signatures.
Application Specialist (Contract)
Brandeis University
08.2008 - 03.2009
Gathered, organized, analyzed and presented telecommunications spending data
Created trending report in Excel detailing calling habits of students and faculty over previous five years, and detailed report on peer University online course evaluation programs
Completed complex review of IT department’s budget, comparing it to peer group of 26 other universities
Identified spending trends, set costs, and operational to project spending ratio
Presented findings and delivered full report included recommendations to CIO.
Education
B.S Computer Information Systems -
Ithaca College
Ithaca NY
01.2005
Skills
IT risk management
Information Security
Business Analysis
Enterprise Architecture
Data Analytics
Disaster Recovery
Certification
Project Management Professional, 1494198, 03/2012
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Global IT Director, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Quality Systems
Managing Director (Partner) – Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Consulting at Protiviti IndiaManaging Director (Partner) – Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Consulting at Protiviti India
Data Protection Officer - Information Security, Privacy, Risk Management & Compliance at THE WORLD BANK GROUPData Protection Officer - Information Security, Privacy, Risk Management & Compliance at THE WORLD BANK GROUP
<ul>
<li>Hours per week: 40.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Supervise and coordinate daily administrative workflows for a team of 15 employees, ensuring timely task execution, adherence to protocols, and consistent performance monitoring.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and documentation related to property intake, detainee processing, transportation, and deportation; verify and audit files to ensure regulatory compliance, and data integrity.</li>
<li>Execute high-volume data entry (up to 8 hours per day), including the entry of case notes, customs documentation, custody logs, and internal reports into secure federal databases.</li>
<li>Develop, review, and edit administrative reports and forms for internal use and government audits; ensure completeness, accuracy, and policy alignment.</li>
<li>Serve as the primary liaison between facility staff, supervisors, and stakeholders; facilitate clear, professional communication, and documentation flow across departments.</li>
<li>Identified discrepancies in data entries and corrected them accordingly.</li>
<li>Oversee inventory control processes, including the secure receipt, tracking, and storage of personal property, using standardized procedures and government tracking systems.</li>
<li>Conduct routine audits and quality control reviews to ensure that administrative practices meet federal operational standards.</li>
<li>Apply sound judgment to evaluate options, solve problems, and make informed recommendations on administrative and operational matters, contributing to efficient workflow management, and compliance with agency standards.</li>
<li>Assist in developing and revising privacy and security policies concerning Personally Identifiable Information (PII); identify potential compliance risks, and recommend solutions.</li>
<li>Coordinate logistics for detainee transportation to court and medical appointments, manage schedules, and track movement through detailed administrative planning.</li>
<li>Conduct roll calls, and ensure accountability through diligent documentation, system updates, and status reporting.</li>
</ul>
<p>Supervisor: Scott Jackson (949) 456-2706.</p>
<p>Permission to contact: Yes.</p> at ProTech USA LLC, Government Contracting<ul>
<li>Hours per week: 40.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Supervise and coordinate daily administrative workflows for a team of 15 employees, ensuring timely task execution, adherence to protocols, and consistent performance monitoring.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and documentation related to property intake, detainee processing, transportation, and deportation; verify and audit files to ensure regulatory compliance, and data integrity.</li>
<li>Execute high-volume data entry (up to 8 hours per day), including the entry of case notes, customs documentation, custody logs, and internal reports into secure federal databases.</li>
<li>Develop, review, and edit administrative reports and forms for internal use and government audits; ensure completeness, accuracy, and policy alignment.</li>
<li>Serve as the primary liaison between facility staff, supervisors, and stakeholders; facilitate clear, professional communication, and documentation flow across departments.</li>
<li>Identified discrepancies in data entries and corrected them accordingly.</li>
<li>Oversee inventory control processes, including the secure receipt, tracking, and storage of personal property, using standardized procedures and government tracking systems.</li>
<li>Conduct routine audits and quality control reviews to ensure that administrative practices meet federal operational standards.</li>
<li>Apply sound judgment to evaluate options, solve problems, and make informed recommendations on administrative and operational matters, contributing to efficient workflow management, and compliance with agency standards.</li>
<li>Assist in developing and revising privacy and security policies concerning Personally Identifiable Information (PII); identify potential compliance risks, and recommend solutions.</li>
<li>Coordinate logistics for detainee transportation to court and medical appointments, manage schedules, and track movement through detailed administrative planning.</li>
<li>Conduct roll calls, and ensure accountability through diligent documentation, system updates, and status reporting.</li>
</ul>
<p>Supervisor: Scott Jackson (949) 456-2706.</p>
<p>Permission to contact: Yes.</p> at ProTech USA LLC, Government Contracting