Shri Cockroft
About Shri Cockroft
Shri Cockroft serves as the Director of IT Compliance and Disaster Recovery at Americold Logistics, LLC. He has extensive experience in IT security, compliance, and audit methodologies, with a career spanning over two decades in various roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Americold Logistics
Shri Cockroft serves as the Director of IT Compliance and Disaster Recovery at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing compliance with IT regulations and managing disaster recovery processes. His focus includes ensuring that the organization meets both legislative and regulatory requirements, which is critical in the logistics industry.
Previous Experience in IT Security and Compliance
Prior to his current position, Shri Cockroft worked at Americold Logistics, LLC. as the Director of IT Security and Disaster Recovery from 2018 to 2020. His experience also includes roles such as Interim Director of IT Security and Disaster Recovery at Eliassen Group and Security Compliance Consultant at Collabera Inc. These positions have contributed to his expertise in managing enterprise risks and ensuring compliance.
Education and Expertise
Shri Cockroft holds an MBA in Business Administration/Management from the University of Phoenix, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. He also attended Davenport University-Eastern Region from 1992 to 1996. His educational background supports his specialization in risk assessments and audit methodologies, as well as his involvement in forensic accounting and fraud investigations.
Career Background in Auditing
Shri Cockroft has a substantial background in auditing and compliance. He worked as a Senior Internal Auditor and Project Manager at Primedia from 2008 to 2011. His experience also includes roles at Robert Half International and Piedmont Healthcare, where he served as Senior Director of Privacy and Information Security. His career reflects a strong focus on audit site development and content management.
Skills and Specializations
Shri Cockroft possesses skills in penetration test remediation and phishing campaigns. He is experienced in conducting SOC 1 and SOC 2 evaluations, as well as user control consideration mapping and testing. His expertise in IT project advisory encompasses both Agile and Waterfall/SDLC development methodologies, highlighting his versatile approach to IT compliance and security.