Jinisha Norwood

Jinisha Norwood is a highly experienced cybersecurity professional and architect currently serving as a Principal Cyber Security Architect at IBM since April 2024. Previously, Jinisha held the role of Senior Vice President in Information Security at Bank of America from July 2016 to April 2024, where responsibilities included Infrastructure Design & Delivery and Data Security Product Management. Alongside this, since January 2020, Jinisha has contributed as a Grant Interviewer and Volunteer for the Last Mile Education Fund. Jinisha's foundation in technology began at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Business was attained. Early career experiences include various internships at prominent companies like Cisco and Bank of America, and leadership roles such as Product Manager and Lead Software Engineer for NCWIT, focusing on empowering women in technology through community-building initiatives.