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Jamarkus Garrett

@jamarkusgarrett

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Strategic leader in IT, cybersecurity, and risk management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth in cybersecurity and risk management.

I am a strategic and tactical leader with a collaborative transformation leadership style, skilled in fostering stakeholder engagement and achieving organizational buy-in. My extensive experience spans multiple sectors, including banking, healthcare, energy, insurance, maritime, supply chain, education, and government. I have a proven track record in multinational Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, adept at aligning people, processes, and technology to drive operational performance, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation.

In my current role as Assistant Vice President at Hancock Whitney Corporation, I serve as a trusted advisor to senior executive management, proactively identifying and managing risks to foster secure business innovation and growth. I have developed and operationalized an enterprise-wide IT & Cybersecurity Operational Risk Management program, ensuring risks are effectively managed and reported. My expertise in Governance, Risk Management, Compliance (GRC), Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics has enabled me to deliver scalable solutions that enhance business performance and resilience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Vice President, IT & Cybersecurity Risk

Current

Hancock Whitney Corporation

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

In this critical leadership role, I align technology, cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance strategies with core business objectives. I serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, ensuring comprehensive risk governance and proactive risk management across IT systems.

Cybersecurity Risk Management Compliance IT Governance Power BI Incident Response Data Architecture Stakeholder Engagement Regulatory Compliance

VP, Consulting Services / Principal Consultant

CEB Consulting Solutions, LLC

Jun 2017 - Jan 2023 (5 years 7 months)

Delivered executive-level consulting in IT transformation, risk management, and cybersecurity strategy across various sectors. Managed client engagements from roadmap design through implementation, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.

Risk Management Client Engagement GRC NIST ISO ITIL Vendor Management Strategic Planning

Senior Solutions Architect / IT DevSecOps Lead

Information Sciences Consulting Inc. / Booz Allen Hamilton

Oct 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Led IT and cybersecurity modernization for the Central Alabama VA Healthcare System, supporting infrastructure initiatives and managing remediation plans to enhance security and compliance.

IT Modernization Cybersecurity Infrastructure Management Compliance Risk Mitigation Project Management Incident Response Audit Management

Senior Technical Supervisor, Information Systems

Jackson Hospital and Clinics Inc.

Feb 2020 - Oct 2020 (8 months)

Led IT Services during the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing infrastructure upgrades and system enhancements to support critical clinical services and improve reliability.

Infrastructure Reliability Telehealth Workflow Optimization Technical Support Project Management

Assistant Manager, IT & Gate Operations/Security

APM Terminals, LLC

May 2018 - May 2019 (1 year)

Led IT and OT operations for terminal gate systems, ensuring secure and efficient technology operations while managing significant capital projects to enhance operational capacity.

IT Operations Cybersecurity Project Management Regulatory Compliance Budget Management Automation Logistics Coordination Risk Management

Consultant

CGI Group Inc.

Aug 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 9 months)

Provided IT and management consulting for Fortune 500 clients, supporting strategic transformation and operational excellence initiatives across various sectors.

IT Consulting Management Consulting Digital Transformation Operational Excellence Cross Functional Team Leadership Client Relationship Management Project Delivery

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Southern University and A&M College

Executive Master of Public Administration, Public Administration

2023 - 2025

Pursuing an Executive Master of Public Administration with a focus on AI & Cybersecurity Policy, Laws/Regulations, Digital Transformation, and Organizational Development/Leadership.