Michael Carrera
Program Manager - Governance - Risk - Compliance
CISA | PCIP | PCI & SOC 2 Program Manager
10 years’ GRC experience in Level 1 Service Provider and Merchant assessments, controls testing, and remediation.
Expert Communicator
With both technical and non-technical audiences. Empathetic, active listener. Highly collaborative with and responsive to internal and external stakeholders.
Leading Internal Compliance
In a hybrid AWS/GCP cloud environment. Partnering with and educating cross-functional stakeholders on policies, compliance requirements, security responsibilities, and remediation of control deficiencies.
Achievements
- Spearheaded implementation of new Level 1 PCI program start to finish, leading to compliance in 7 months
- Led the strategic reduction of PCI scope, resulting in 28% shorter timeline, more effective use of resources & reduced labor