Andrew Neel, PhD, Cissp
About Andrew Neel, PhD, Cissp
Andrew Neel, PhD, CISSP, is the Sr. Director of Client Engagement & Deputy BISO at Alight Solutions and an Adjunct Professor at The University of Memphis, with extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles.
Company
Andrew Neel currently serves as Sr. Director, Client Engagement & Deputy BISO at Alight Solutions in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he is responsible for leading client engagements and overseeing business information security operations.
Education and Certifications
Andrew Neel holds a PhD in Computer Science from The University of Memphis, earned over six years from 2001 to 2007. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Mississippi, which he obtained between 1996 and 2000. Additionally, he is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), a globally recognized certification in the field of information security.
Previous Roles and Industry Experience
Andrew Neel has extensive experience in cybersecurity and information technology, having held several significant roles. He worked at UnitedHealth Group as Chief of Staff / Thought Leader to the VP of Cyber Defense / CISO for United Health Care from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he was the Matrixed Director of Cybersecurity Governance and Security Data Science (Program Manager) at Discover Financial Services from 2013 to 2021 and served as a Security Architect from 2012 to 2013. He also held the position of Chief Security Architect at ServiceMaster for seven months from 2011 to 2012.
Academic Role
Andrew Neel is also contributing to the academic field as an Adjunct Professor at The University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee. This role reflects his commitment to education and his desire to share his knowledge and experience with the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Professional Background
Andrew Neel's career spans multiple organizations and roles, including Technical Advisor and Sr. Technical Analyst at FedEx from 2002 to 2011, Sr. Security Administrator at Accuship, Inc. from 2001 to 2002, and Technical Project Lead at Sair, Inc. from 1998 to 2001. His broad experience highlights his expertise in cybersecurity, information systems, and project management.