Educated in Great Britain with diverse extensive experience in the Information Security field from both sides of the world. Employed as a graduate Intern for a Scottish Bank after College, Denise advanced in the Information Security field to become a Senior Leader for a top 10 Global Financial Institution. Throughout her career both in leadership positions and project management, she has focused on the application of cybersecurity solutions for the Banking Industry, Credit Card Security (PCI), and Insurance products, with specialization in Audit, Regulatory Compliance, and Data Privacy, as well as non-financial industry experience.
A problem solver and lateral thinker with strong technical skills and a passion for results, facilitating the translation of conceptual ideas into game changing, risk mitigating strategic Information Security solutions for complex business processes and profits. Specializing in building quality relationships with senior executives, application and technical project teams as well as non-technical stakeholders as required. Able to create and implement visionary leadership, translating a technical direction into actionable plans, roadmaps to success, with clearly defined goals and objectives.
Denise holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of London. Today she continues additional post graduate education including GCHQ accredited certifications and other skills as dictated by industry standards. Denise is sited on two United States Patents in the field of Access Control and Password Management and continues to develop additional products.
She holds dual citizenship in the United States and Great Britain, and is experienced in international travel, able to represent your business needs as needed.