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socratestheblack User

@socratestheblackuser

I build global cybersecurity frameworks, risk programs, and compliance capabilities for complex international organizations.

Switzerland

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a global role where I can build and improve cybersecurity, information-risk, and compliance frameworks across complex international organizations.

At the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, I laid the foundations of cybersecurity as its first CISO, supporting a global organization spanning 192 national societies. I rewrote policies, introduced risk assessment and awareness programs, and established Security Operations, SIEM, DLP, mobile device management, and information-classification workstreams.

Previously, I led PCI compliance at Live Nation and spent 15 years at Shell reviewing global projects, building and auditing security frameworks, and delivering regional IT initiatives across 14 countries. I bring experience in information risk, privacy, payments compliance, project assurance, and working across cultures and time zones.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PCI Compliance Manager

Live Nation Entertainment

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Global role as team lead driving businesses towards PCI compliance in international markets.

PCI Compliance Team Leadership Risk Management

Senior Risk Analyst/Risk Analyst

Shell

Jan 2001 - Dec 2016 (15 years 11 months)

Global role as project reviewer for all projects in Shell Downstream, performing Business Impact Assessments and reviewing Penetration Tests and Legal/Regulatory aspects.

Risk Analysis Business Impact Analysis (BIA)Penetration Testing Trade Controls Cryptography Data Privacy PCI Compliance

Information Risk Manager

Shell

Global Retail role as interface between IRM and the Business, driving focus to high-risk areas.

Information Risk Management Stakeholder Management Risk Assessment

Information Security Adviser CEE

Shell

Global role in Retail, built and rolled out an Information Security framework and validated the concept through external audits.

Infosec Framework Development Audit

IT Project Manager CEE

Shell

Delivered regional projects in 14 countries, including end-user desktop/laptop replacements and server end-of-life projects. Team Lead for 5 IT Managers.

Project Management Team Leadership IT Infrastructure