Lauren Bednar
About Lauren Bednar
Lauren Bednar is a Senior Manager of IT Compliance at Forum Energy Technologies, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in IT compliance and security, having held various managerial roles at companies such as Baker Hughes and CVR Energy.
Current Role at Forum Energy Technologies
Lauren Bednar serves as the Senior Manager of IT Compliance at Forum Energy Technologies. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's compliance and governance strategies in Houston, TX. In her role, she oversees IT compliance initiatives and ensures adherence to regulatory standards, enhancing the company's operational integrity.
Previous Experience at CVR Energy, Inc.
Before her current role, Lauren worked at CVR Energy, Inc. as the Senior Manager of IT Internal Controls & Compliance from 2016 to 2018. During her two years there, she focused on establishing and maintaining internal controls related to IT systems, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Professional Background at Baker Hughes
Lauren Bednar has extensive experience from her tenure at Baker Hughes, where she worked in various roles related to IT security and compliance. She served as Manager of IT Security and Compliance from 2001 to 2010 and again from 2010 to 2014. In total, her nine years at Baker Hughes involved managing security protocols and compliance measures across IT operations.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Lauren Bednar studied at Texas A&M University, where she earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Science (MS) in Accounting. Her academic journey spanned from 1991 to 1997, providing her with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices that support her professional roles in IT compliance.