Rose MacPherson

Rose MacPherson has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and companies. Rose is currently working at COFENSE as a Senior Information Security Program Manager since September 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Information Security Program Manager at COFENSE from May 2020 to August 2022.

Before joining COFENSE, Rose worked at Firebrand Training as a Product Manager from April 2011 to May 2020. Their responsibilities included global product portfolio management and overseeing IT security certification training products.

From September 2008 to August 2017, Rose worked as an IT Management and Services Consultant independently. During this time, they provided consultancy services in IT management and services.

Rose's earlier experience includes roles at BP plc, where they held various positions. Rose worked as a Capability Development Manager & Projects Engagement Manager from February 2008 to September 2008, responsible for developing service management capabilities and managing global IT projects. Rose also served as an IT Service Manager from December 2001 to February 2008, overseeing IT services for international business segments and managing in-house and third-party service providers. Additionally, Rose held roles as a Mid & Back Office Support Manager, Programme Transition Manager, Programme Office Manager, and Business Systems Support Manager/IT Team Leader/Financial Systems Administrator/IT Analyst during their tenure at BP plc from September 1989 to December 1999.

Before their professional career, Rose gained experience as an IT Analyst during an industrial placement at ExxonMobil in 1987.

Overall, Rose MacPherson has extensive experience in information security, IT management, and service delivery across multiple organizations.

Rose MacPherson attended City, University of London from 1985 to 1989, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Business Computing Systems. In terms of additional certifications, they passed the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) exam from ISACA in November 2019. In addition, they obtained the Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA) certification from ISACA in January 2011. Rose also achieved the Chartered IT Professional (CITP) designation from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT in May 2004. Rose became a member of the British Computer Society (MBCS) through the same institution in October 1992. Lastly, Rose has Microsoft training badges, although the specific details of these badges, such as the month and year obtained, are not provided.