Brian Kreitzer
About Brian Kreitzer
Brian Kreitzer serves as the Vice President Information Security Officer at Patelco Credit Union, bringing over 19 years of experience in various IT roles. He has previously held positions at Southern California Edison and UCLA Health, and he holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and an MBA in Finance.
Work at Patelco Credit Union
Brian Kreitzer currently serves as the Vice President Information Security Officer at Patelco Credit Union, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on implementing and managing information security strategies to protect the organization’s data and systems. His responsibilities include overseeing security protocols and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to the overall security posture of the credit union.
Previous Experience at Southern California Edison
Before joining Patelco Credit Union, Brian Kreitzer worked at Southern California Edison as the IT Identity and Access Manager from 2004 to 2014. During his 10-year tenure, he was responsible for managing identity and access management systems, ensuring that the organization maintained secure access to its IT resources.
Role at UCLA Health
Brian served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at UCLA Health from 2014 to 2018. In this capacity, he led the information security program, focusing on safeguarding sensitive health information and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. His role involved developing security policies and overseeing their implementation across the organization.
Educational Background
Brian Kreitzer earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Oregon State University, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business, completing his studies from 2003 to 2005.
Expertise in Information Security and IT Management
With 19 years of experience in various IT functions and technologies, Brian Kreitzer possesses a deep understanding of project lifecycles and operational models. His expertise includes financial and operational analysis, service level agreement (SLA) management, and the implementation of risk-based security approaches that consider operational impacts.