Sharon G.

Sharon G. has significant experience in risk management, internal audit, and compliance. Sharon currently holds the position of Chief Risk Officer at Vantage West Credit Union, where they oversee internal audit, risk management, and fraud prevention. Prior to this role, they served as the Chief Audit Executive at the same company. Sharon also has experience in the retail industry, having worked at Walmart as a Health & Wellness Market Director and as the Sr. Manager Global Financial Controls. Sharon has also worked at Boeing as part of the Corporate Audit team and at PCTEL, Inc as the Manager of Internal Audit. In addition, Sharon has experience in finance and process management from their roles at PepsiAmericas, where they worked as a Manager of Business Process Analysis, Finance Process Manager, Senior Internal Auditor, and Staff Auditor. Overall, they bring a strong background in risk management, internal controls, and audit to their current position as Chief Risk Officer.

Sharon G. has a diverse education history. Sharon completed their MBA in Finance & Energy from Texas Southern University in 2012. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts from DePaul University. Although the specific field of study for their bachelor's degree is not provided, it is assumed to be unrelated to their later education in finance and cybersecurity.

Later on, Sharon pursued a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from the University of Arizona. However, it is not specified whether they obtained the degree or not. Nonetheless, their interest in this field is evident.

In addition to their formal education, Sharon also holds certifications in various areas. Sharon obtained the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification from Scrum Alliance in May 2019. The specific month is provided, but the year suggests that it was obtained after their MBA.

It is also mentioned that Sharon has a Certification in Risk Management Assurance, but details regarding the institution and the year of obtaining it are not provided. It is mentioned that they are a Certified Fraud Examiner, and although the institution is not specified, this certification suggests their expertise in fraud prevention and detection. There is no information about their being a Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Internal Auditor.

Overall, Sharon G. has strong educational background in finance and cybersecurity, complemented by several certifications that demonstrate their ongoing professional development.