Ryan Bigelow
About Ryan Bigelow
Ryan Bigelow is a Director at Coalfire Systems, Inc., where he manages a remote team of information security consultants and leads governance, risk, and compliance assessments. He has a background in information systems, holding a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside, and a Master's degree from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
Current Role at Coalfire
Ryan Bigelow currently serves as Director at Coalfire Systems, Inc., a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages a fully remote team of information security consultants. His responsibilities include hiring, training, and mentorship of team members. He leads governance, risk, and compliance assessments, as well as independent IT security audits, ensuring that client information systems align with corporate policies and industry regulations.
Previous Experience at Coalfire
Prior to his current role, Ryan Bigelow worked at Coalfire Systems, Inc. in various capacities. He served as a Senior Consultant from 2016 to 2018 and as a Sr. Manager from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure, he developed standardized tools and methodologies for training team members and contributed to client teams across the organization. He also performed extensive testing of client information systems to ensure compliance with laws and best practices.
Experience at Business Data Links
Ryan Bigelow began his career at Business Data Links, where he held two positions. He worked as an IT Systems Engineer and later as IT Department Manager from 2013 to 2014. In these roles, he focused on managing IT operations and enhancing departmental efficiency in Pomona, CA.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Bigelow earned his Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from the University of California, Riverside, completing his studies from 2008 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Systems Auditing from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in information security and auditing.
Assessment Reporting and Compliance
In his current and previous roles, Ryan Bigelow has produced various assessment reports, including PCI DSS Report on Compliance, PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire, and HITRUST CSF Assessment reports. His work involves ensuring that client systems meet compliance requirements and adhere to industry standards.