Alyssa Powers
About Alyssa Powers
Alyssa Powers is a Senior Information Technology Auditor at Navistar Inc, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Information Security Risk Management from Lewis University and has experience in auditing and risk assessment across various IT environments.
Work at Navistar
Alyssa Powers has been employed at Navistar Inc. since 2020, currently holding the position of Senior Information Technology Auditor. In this role, she has participated in the development of risk assessments across various business areas and has led fieldwork activities to gather evidence for audit objectives. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Information Technology Auditor at Navistar from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she led walk-throughs of automated controls within diverse IT infrastructure and application environments, including Unix, Mainframe, SQL, Oracle, and DB2.
Education and Expertise
Alyssa Powers earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Information Systems and Information Security Risk Management from Lewis University, graduating in December 2016. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in information technology and risk management, which she applies in her auditing roles. This educational experience has equipped her with the necessary skills to assess and manage IT risks effectively.
Background
Before joining Navistar, Alyssa Powers worked as an Aquatics Manager at Lockport Township Park District from 2014 to 2017. This role involved overseeing aquatic programs and managing staff, which contributed to her leadership and management skills. Additionally, she gained experience as an IT Audit Intern at TDS® in 2017, where she worked for eight months in the Greater Chicago Area, further developing her auditing expertise.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Alyssa Powers has made significant contributions to audit processes at Navistar. She has improved collaboration between external and internal auditors and Navistar's business and IT partners. Her leadership in conducting audits and risk assessments has been instrumental in achieving audit objectives and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the auditing process.