Ed Cordero
About Ed Cordero
Ed Cordero is a Director at Protiviti with extensive experience in cybersecurity, technology controls, and financial services.
Professional Background
Ed Cordero is currently a Director at Protiviti in the Greater New York City Area, a position he has held since 2020. He previously served as the Managing Director of Cybersecurity & Technology Controls and Managing Director of Corporate and Investment Bank Production Management at JP Morgan Chase from 2011 to 2019. Prior to JP Morgan Chase, Ed worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years as an Executive Director in Production Management, Application Development & Architecture. His earlier career includes roles as Senior Program Manager at Deutsche Bank Securities and Senior Project Manager in Application Development at Goldman Sachs.
Educational Background
Ed Cordero studied Management Information Systems (MIS) and achieved his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Pace University. His academic grounding laid a strong foundation for his extensive career in technology and financial services.
Involvement in Talent Development
Ed Cordero has played a significant role in developing the talent pipeline through his partnerships with institutions such as Rutgers University and Stevens Institute. He has also aligned with organizations like the Society of Hispanic Engineers and the National Society of Black Engineers to promote diversity and inclusion in technical fields. Additionally, Ed has participated in Grace Hopper events to support these initiatives.
Technological Expertise
Ed Cordero's career spans a wide range of technological disciplines. He has experience in transitioning from mainframe development to distributed cloud architecture, showcasing his adaptability and breadth of knowledge. Ed focuses on creating fault-tolerant systems that are secure from the beginning, employing agile and DevOps methodologies in his approach.
Leadership in Financial Services
In his current role, Ed Cordero leads multiple engagement teams across Fortune 100 Financial Services Institutions. His focus areas include regulatory and consent order work, cloud migrations, and managing the technology lifecycle. Ed employs his extensive industry experience to guide these large-scale projects, ensuring they align with contemporary technological standards and regulatory requirements.