Patricia Ostrowski
Westhampton
Summary
Dynamic Information Risk Consultant with extensive expertise at MassMutual Financial Group in Identity and Access Management. Proven track record in risk management strategy and effective problem resolution, ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive data. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security frameworks and deliver quality assurance through comprehensive documentation and staff training.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Risk Consultant
MassMutual Financial Group
03.2015 - Current
- Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management, within platforms: LDAP, Active Directory, UNIX, Sybase, Windows Servers, Mainframe/ACF2, Okta
- Provisioning user access while ensuring compliance within organizational standards; adhering to strict guidelines, compliance policies and service level agreements. Ensured NPI was safe guarded
- Primary point of contact for our customers due to my experience and expertise; being the team lead
- Skilled in trouble-shooting access issue
- Skilled in managing and resolving high level IT incidents
- Proficient in creating/updating procedural documentation and staff training
- Continuous Improvement mindset
- Collaborated with many teams within the company to identify potential risks in operational processes.
- Conducted thorough reviews of compliance standards and regulatory requirements per being involved in audit mitigations
Information Risk Specialist
MassMutual Financial Group
11.1985 - 03.2015
- Hired to expand on my security knowledge and grow into an expert within the identity and access management field
- Responsible for adhering to company policies and procedures
- Ensured access security for all MassMutual employees; responsible to maintain confidential data in a secure way
- Provisioned user access within platforms: Mainframe, Unix, Active Directory, LDAP
- Created and managed groups, users and OUs within Active Directory and LDAP; created and maintained SharePoint sites
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance risk management frameworks and policies.
- Became point of contact per my expertise
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA06-1985
Easthampton High School
Easthampton, MA06-1983
Skills
- Risk management strategy
- Effective problem resolution
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Clear communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Strategic thinking
- Quality assurance
- Documentation
- Staff training
- Customer education
Timeline
Information Risk Consultant
MassMutual Financial Group
03.2015 - Current
Information Risk Specialist
MassMutual Financial Group
11.1985 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Computer Information Systems
Holyoke Community College
Easthampton High School
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