Chad Ware
About Chad Ware
Chad Ware is a Director at Protiviti in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, with extensive experience in IT audit, compliance, and risk management.
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Chad Ware holds the position of Director at Protiviti, working in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex since 2021.
Previous Roles at Protiviti
Chad Ware has a long tenure at Protiviti. He served as an Associate Director from 2018 to 2020, Senior Manager from 2014 to 2017, Manager from 2011 to 2013, Senior Consultant from 2008 to 2010, and Consultant from 2006 to 2008, all in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Education and Expertise
Chad Ware graduated from Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business with a BBA in Management Information Systems, completing his studies from 2001 to 2005. His expertise includes IT general controls, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) technology compliance programs, and audits of various technical environments.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance Initiatives
Chad Ware has implemented governance, risk, and compliance processes, as well as segregation of duties analysis tools at Protiviti. His work ensures compliance and alignment with regulatory standards.
IT Audits and Assessments
Chad Ware has led IT general control documentation and assessment teams for pre-IPO clients, focusing on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) technology compliance programs. He has audited major cloud, server, mobile, and database platforms, as well as ERP, industry-specific, and custom application environments.
Leadership in IT Strategic Areas
Chad Ware has led audit teams across various IT strategic and operational areas, including cybersecurity, privacy, Agile/DevOps, cloud, and asset management, ensuring robust controls and effective processes.