Maria Potvin, Cissp, Cism, Cgeit, Cbcp, Pmp, Csm, Sasm
About Maria Potvin, Cissp, Cism, Cgeit, Cbcp, Pmp, Csm, Sasm
Maria Potvin is the Business Information Security Officer at MassMutual, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and project management, holding multiple professional certifications.
Current Role at MassMutual
Maria Potvin currently holds the position of Business Information Security Officer (BISO) at MassMutual. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the security of business information systems. Her responsibilities include aligning cybersecurity strategies with business objectives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing risks associated with information security.
Previous Roles in Cybersecurity
Before joining MassMutual, Maria Potvin worked at Allstate as a Cybersecurity Program Manager from 2018 to 2022. During her tenure of four years in Charlotte, NC, she managed various cybersecurity initiatives. Prior to Allstate, she was a Cybersecurity Senior Project Manager at Duke Energy Corporation for 11 months from 2017 to 2018, where she managed cybersecurity projects aimed at protecting critical infrastructure.
Project Management Experience
Maria Potvin has extensive experience in project management. She served as Senior Project Manager at TIAA from 2016 to 2017 and at Denver Water from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as Lead Project Manager at Jefferson County from 2012 to 2013. Her roles involved overseeing infrastructure projects, leading teams, and ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.
Technical Training and Program Management
Between 2010 and 2014, Maria Potvin worked at IQ-Share as a Technical Trainer, imparting knowledge on technical subjects to various audiences in Denver, CO. She also held the role of Program Manager at Acentia (formerly ITSolutions) from 2006 to 2011, where she managed multiple programs and projects in Denver, CO.
Educational Background and Certifications
Maria Potvin studied at Syracuse University from 1983 to 1988. She holds several professional certifications, including CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, CBCP, PMP, CSM, and SASM. These certifications underscore her expertise in cybersecurity, project management, and information governance.