Thomas Forgues
@thomasforgues
Cybersecurity Director with a focus on identity access management.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Cybersecurity Director with a proven track record of building and enhancing Identity Access Management (IAM) programs from the ground up. My passion for innovation drives me to optimize IT investments and improve customer retention while reducing corporate liability. I have successfully led diverse teams and implemented strategic solutions that enhance security and operational efficiency.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring that security initiatives align with business objectives. My leadership at Fresenius Medical Care resulted in a 275% increase in IAM team size and the implementation of a password-less solution that significantly reduced manual logins. I am recognized as an organizational thought leader and a subject matter expert in cybersecurity, committed to fostering a culture of trust and integrity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Global Director Identity Access Management
Fresenius Medical Care
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years)
Led the development of an Identity Access Management program supporting over 150K global users. Implemented strategic authentication platforms and enhanced security compliance visibility through executive dashboards. Increased IAM team size by 275% and introduced Agile methodologies to improve processes.
Director Information Security & Compliance
Notarize Inc.
Jan 2020 - Feb 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Established a risk-based security program and built a security champion user awareness initiative that increased engagement by 45%. Grew the security team by 600% in six months and improved operational efficiency, enabling faster customer response times.
Global Security Director
WEX Inc.
Jul 2012 - Jan 2021 (8 years 6 months)
Oversaw global security operations, leading a team of 20 professionals. Transitioned InfoSec operations in-house, saving $1.2 million annually. Developed an IAM program and implemented automation solutions that significantly improved onboarding and offboarding processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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