Thomas Wei, Cisa
About Thomas Wei, Cisa
Thomas Wei is a Senior Security Analyst at LiveRamp, with a background in IT risk advisory and information technology auditing. He has held various positions at organizations such as Grant Thornton LLP, PwC, and Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Current Role at LiveRamp
Thomas Wei serves as a Senior Security Analyst at LiveRamp, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing security measures and ensuring the protection of sensitive data within the organization. His expertise in security analysis contributes to the overall risk management strategy at LiveRamp, based in Chicago, Illinois.
Previous Experience in IT Risk Advisory
Before his current role, Thomas Wei worked at Grant Thornton LLP as an IT Risk Advisory Senior Associate from 2018 to 2021. His responsibilities included assessing and mitigating IT risks for various clients. Additionally, he completed a two-month internship at Grant Thornton LLP in 2017, gaining foundational experience in IT risk advisory in Chicago, Illinois.
Academic Background in Business and Technology
Thomas Wei earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, and Information Technology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His academic training provided him with a solid foundation in both business principles and technological applications, which he has applied throughout his career.
Teaching and Advisory Roles at Gies College of Business
During his time at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Thomas Wei held multiple positions at Gies College of Business. He served as a Teaching Assistant for Business 101 for four months in 2017 and as a Peer Advisor from 2017 to 2018. These roles involved supporting students in their academic pursuits and enhancing their understanding of business concepts.
Experience in Assurance and Auditing
Thomas Wei has experience in assurance and auditing, having worked as an Assurance Intern at PwC for one month in 2016 in Shenzhen City, Guangdong, China. He also served as a Senior Information Technology Auditor - Lead at Kemper from 2021 to 2022, where he led IT audit initiatives to ensure compliance and operational efficiency in Chicago, Illinois.