Justin Cherry
About Justin Cherry
Justin Cherry is a Senior Manager of Governance Risk and Compliance at Acquia, with extensive experience in compliance auditing and regulatory frameworks. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Technology from Purdue University and a Master's degree in Cyber Security from Georgia Institute of Technology.
Work at Acquia
Justin Cherry has been serving as the Senior Manager of Governance Risk and Compliance at Acquia since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing compliance initiatives and ensuring adherence to various regulatory frameworks. His expertise in governance and risk management contributes to the organization's ability to meet compliance standards effectively.
Education and Expertise
Justin Cherry holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Technology from Purdue University, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He further pursued a Master's degree in Cyber Security at Georgia Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2020 to 2022. His expertise encompasses various regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, PCI, ISO, SOC2, FedRAMP, MIFID2, and GDPR.
Background
Justin Cherry began his career at Purdue University as a Senior Student Data Center Technician from 2012 to 2014. He then transitioned to Allstate as a Network Engineer Intern for one year. Following this, he worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Micro Focus as a Compliance Auditor, gaining significant experience in compliance roles before joining Pegasystems as a Senior Compliance Auditor and later as a Principal Compliance Auditor.
Current Role at Georgia Institute of Technology
Since 2023, Justin Cherry has been working as an Instructional Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology. In this position, he provides instructional support to the OMS-Cybersecurity Program, contributing to the educational development of students in the field of cybersecurity.
Professional Experience
Justin Cherry has accumulated diverse professional experience in compliance and risk management. His roles include working as a Compliance Auditor at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Micro Focus, and serving as a Senior Compliance Auditor at Pegasystems. His career reflects a strong focus on governance, risk, and compliance across various organizations.