Daniel O'leary, Cpa, Cissp
About Daniel O'leary, Cpa, Cissp
Daniel O'Leary, CPA, CISSP, is the Director of IT Internal Audit and Financial Advisory at Protiviti in Houston, Texas, with over 13 years of experience in IT controls, risk management, audit, and compliance.
Current Position at Protiviti
Daniel O'Leary currently serves as the Director of IT Internal Audit and Financial Advisory at Protiviti. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Houston, Texas, United States. In this role, he focuses on enhancing organizational risk management and compliance frameworks through IT internal audits and financial advisory services. His responsibilities include overseeing internal audit processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing financial advice to optimize business operations.
Previous Roles at Protiviti
Before becoming a Director, Daniel O'Leary held multiple roles at Protiviti. From 2020 to 2022, he was an Associate Director in the Houston, Texas area, where he provided leadership in IT audit and advisory services. Prior to that, he served as an IT Audit Senior Manager from 2018 to 2019 and an IT Audit Manager from 2015 to 2017. In these roles, he was responsible for conducting complex IT audits, developing risk management strategies, and advising on compliance issues.
Professional Experience before Protiviti
Daniel O'Leary has also worked in various capacities outside of Protiviti. From 2012 to 2015, he served as the Information Risk Management Coordinator at Chevron in Houston, Texas. Before his tenure at Chevron, Daniel was at Deloitte, where he held multiple roles including Sr. Consultant from 2010 to 2012 in Houston, Consultant from 2008 to 2010 in Dallas, and ERS Intern in 2007. His early career also includes an internship at Foley's in 2005 in Houston.
Educational Background
Daniel O'Leary holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Accounting/Management Information Systems from Texas A&M University, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. This educational foundation provided him with strong expertise in accounting principles and information systems management, which has been instrumental in his career in IT audit and financial advisory.
Certifications and Expertise
Daniel O'Leary is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), signifying his extensive knowledge in information security. His career spans over 13 years, with substantial experience in IT controls, risk management, audit, and compliance across public accounting, industry, and consulting roles. His specialization lies in IT internal audit and financial advisory, focusing on improving risk management and compliance frameworks within organizations.