PHILIP A. LICATA, CISA
**** ******** ***** ***** ********, Ohio 43026
******.******@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/philiplicata
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in IT Risk Management. I have a broad background
that includes PCI,, Sarbanes Oxley, HIPAA, GLBA, Risk Assessment, IT
Governance, Business Continuity Management, Application Controls and IT
Security, using the following frameworks (COSO, COBIT, NIST, ITIL, and
ISO).
EXPERIENCE
Independent Consultant 2009 -
Present
Technology Risk Management
Independent consultant providing IT Risk Management services. Projects
include:
. Sold and performed IT Security Assessments (PCI, HIPAA, INFOSEC),
provided IT security advisory services to clients, managed client
relationships for an IT security consulting firm.
. Providing IT general controls consulting services (SOX) for an
International Energy Company.
Jefferson Wells 2007 -
2009
Director, Technology Risk Management
Managed the overall Budget and Administration, for the Columbus,
Cincinnati and Indianapolis Offices of the Technology Risk Management
practice. Responsible for selling, performing and managing firm
services for the Technology Risk Management practice (IT Internal
Audit Services, Data Analysis, Business Continuity Management
Services, Business Controls Consulting, Security Solutions, PCI - DSS,
IT Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) and SAS70's) in the Columbus,
Cincinnati and Indianapolis markets.
. Increased brand awareness by conducting roundtables in Columbus,
Cincinnati, and Indianapolis covering PCI and IT Governance.
. Managed and performed the overall execution and completion of large
complex IT audit projects on time within budget, providing strategic
direction to clients.
. Effectively addressed unusual and difficult issues.
. Managed and performed Payment Card Industry (PCI) projects including on-
site reviews, self-assessment assistance using Jefferson Wells project
management methodology. Conducted both annual and quarterly network
scans required for PCI compliance. (QSA - Qualified Security Assessor -
PCI DSS)
. Managed Internal/External Vulnerability Assessments, Attack and
Penetration Tests (Critical Watch).
KPMG, LLP
2005 - 2007
Senior Manager, Information Risk Management
Managed the Columbus and Indianapolis Offices Technology Risk Consulting
practice. Responsible for selling, performing, and managing firm services
for the Information Risk Management practice (Internal Audit Services, Data
Analysis, Business Continuity Management Services, Business Controls
Consulting, Security Solutions, Governance Risk Compliance, and SAS70's) in
both the Columbus and Indianapolis markets.
. Managed and performed a Governance Risk Compliance gap analysis and
implementation project.
. Involved in the development of Information Risk Management personnel,
which has resulted in the promotional opportunities for several
personnel.
. Managed and conducted a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security regulation readiness assessment and
gap analysis.
. Conducted key peer reviews of other KPMG office projects, providing
timely and constructive feedback.
. Managed and performed large engagements with firm's key strategic
clients.
Cardinal Health, Inc. 2002 - 2005
Director IT
Audits
Managed IT Audit Practice Worldwide. Developed internal audit plan on an
annual basis that aligned with corporate strategic imperatives, high-risk
areas, and concerns of IT management. Involved in various strategic
businesses and IT initiatives. Managed multiple complex and specialized
engagements.
. Increased the number of IT Audit personnel from one to eight.
. Increased IT Audit projects from 10% of the audit plan to over 45% in
the overall Internal Audit plan.
. Developed a trusted, collaborative working relationship with the CIO
and direct IT reports.
. Involved in the development of IT Audit personnel, which has resulted
in the promotional opportunities for several personnel. (3 to Manager,
and 2 to Senior).
. Implemented an integrated audit approach for all financial and
operational audits for Cardinal Health.
. Performed and managed IT audits worldwide.
. IT Lead for the Project Management Office of year one Sarbanes Oxley
for Cardinal Health Worldwide.
. Managed and performed IT Audits.
. Managed and performed large ERP controls implementation (JD Edwards).
. Managed and performed Integrated Audits and Operational Audits.
ANDERSEN, LLP
2000 - 2002
Senior Manager, Technology Risk Consulting
Managed the overall Assurance Practice (Administration, Personnel,
Scheduling, and Billing) for the Columbus Ohio Office Technology Risk
consulting practice. Responsible for selling, performing, and managing
firm services for the Technology Risk Consulting practice (Internal Audit
Services, Data Analysis, Business Continuity Management Services,
Application Controls Consulting, Security Solutions, E-Business Solutions,
and SAS70's), generating over $2M in sales.
. Increased the number of Audit support hours by 40% for the Columbus
Ohio Office Technology Risk Consulting Group by building better
relationships with Audit Partners and producing value added
deliverables.
. Developed, reviewed and implemented Business Continuity Plans for
clients
. Developed the Sales Tools, and Marketing brochures for the Business
Continuity Management Services.
. Involved in the development of Technology Risk Consulting personnel,
which has resulted in the promotional opportunities for several
personnel.
. Managed and performed large engagements with firm's key strategic
clients.
ERNST & YOUNG, LLP
1997 - 2000
Manager, E-Risk Solutions
Managed the Ohio Valley E-Risk Solutions Group, in Columbus, Ohio.
Responsible for selling, performing and managing firm services for the E-
Risk Solutions group (Internal Audit Services, Data Analysis, Information
Technology Effectiveness Services, Application Controls Consulting,
Enterprise Security Solutions, E-Business Solutions, and SAS70's).
. Involved in the development of E-Risk Solutions personnel, which has
resulted in the promotional opportunities for several personnel.
. Performed quality assurance reviews for other offices in E-Risk
Solutions resulting in more effective and efficient processes, and
value added deliverables.
. Managed and performed ERP controls implementations and reviews (Oracle,
PeopleSoft, and SAP).
. Managed a performed IT Audit projects.
. Provided IT Audit support for firm external audits.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA
B.S. Business Administration
Major: Computer Information Systems
CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor