Tera Vitale, Cism, Cissp
About Tera Vitale, Cism, Cissp
Tera Vitale is a seasoned professional in vendor security, currently serving as Sr. Manager at Anaplan since 2019. With a diverse background in technical support and vendor strategy, she has over 25 years of experience in the industry.
Work at Anaplan
Tera Vitale has served as the Sr. Manager of Vendor Security at Anaplan since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing vendor security processes and ensuring compliance within the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Her tenure at Anaplan has lasted for five years, during which she has contributed to the company's security framework and vendor management strategies.
Previous Experience
Before joining Anaplan, Tera Vitale accumulated extensive experience in vendor strategy and technical support. She worked at Thomson Reuters in various roles, including Director of Vendor Strategy and Vendor Strategy Manager, from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Lead Technical Support Analyst at Thomson Reuters from 2009 to 2012. Her career also includes a brief position at Refinitiv as Director of Vendor Strategy in 2018.
Entrepreneurial Background
Tera Vitale was self-employed as a Small Business Owner from 1998 to 2013. This experience spanned 15 years and provided her with insights into business operations and vendor management from an entrepreneurial perspective. Her background in running a small business has contributed to her understanding of vendor relationships and security considerations.
Education and Certifications
Tera Vitale earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Management Information Systems (MIS) from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, studying from 1990 to 1995. She holds professional certifications including Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), which enhance her expertise in security management and information systems.
Early Career
Tera Vitale began her career at West Publishing Company / Thomson-West, where she worked as an Email Project Coordinator and Senior Systems Engineer from 1995 to 2000. She also held various positions at Thomson Reuters, including ETS Consultant from 2008 to 2009, contributing to her foundational knowledge in technical support and systems engineering.