Mike V.

Mike V. has over 18 years of experience in the field of internal audit. Mike'smost recent role was as the VP Internal Audit at Empower Federal Credit Union, starting in 2022. Prior to that, they were the VP Director of Internal Audit at Pathfinder Bank from 2019 to 2022. In this role, they conducted various audits and assessments to evaluate internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance. Before joining Pathfinder Bank, Mike served as the Director of Internal Audit at the New York State Department of Labor from 2016 to 2019. Mike streamlined the audit department and implemented ERM processes across the organization. Mike also held positions at Berkshire Bank and Accume Partners, where they performed audit functions and managed teams. Additionally, they worked as an Associate in IT Advisory Services at KPMG US and as a Quality Control Manager at East Coast Olive Oil Corporation. Mike holds a wealth of experience in audit planning, risk assessment, compliance, and team management.

Mike V. has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology from Utica University. Mike also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Information Assurance from the University at Albany, SUNY.

In addition to their academic achievements, Mike V. has a certification in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from ISACA. The details regarding the month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.