Jason Swiergol
About Jason Swiergol
Jason Swiergol is the Managing Director at Protiviti, with a background in the Air Force and extensive experience in IT operations and audit management.
Current Role at Protiviti
Jason Swiergol is the Managing Director at Protiviti, based in the Phoenix, Arizona area. In this role, he leads initiatives to streamline change, release, configuration, quality, and asset management processes for various clients. His responsibilities also include developing decision tools and scorecards for executives to enhance IT operations and consolidating datacenters to reduce telecom costs. Additionally, he implements business resumption, IT disaster recovery, and emergency response plans. His leadership at Protiviti has benefited clients ranging from Fortune 50 companies to those preparing for an IPO.
Military Experience at Air Force
Jason Swiergol has a background in the United States Air Force, where he served in multiple key positions. From 2003 to 2004, he was stationed at Schriever Air Force Base as a Captain and Chief of Space Systems Maintenance and Logistics Support for the 850th Space Communications Squadron. Prior to this, in 2002, he served as a First Lieutenant and Coalition Plans/Liaison Officer with Air Force/CENTCOM for four months. His military roles provided invaluable experience in managing complex systems and logistics.
Educational Background
Jason Swiergol holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, completed between 2001 and 2003. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Factors Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy, graduating in 1999. His academic background in both finance and engineering has equipped him with a diverse skill set that complements his professional responsibilities. He also studied briefly at Salpointe in 1970.
Expertise in IT Audit and Compliance
In his role as an IT audit director, Jason Swiergol aids clients in developing their technology risk universe, which guides their IT and operational audit plans. He has led multiple Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Japanese SOX (J-SOX) engagements, designing and implementing sustainable internal control frameworks. His work in this area has been instrumental for both Fortune 100 public companies and privately held corporations preparing for IPOs, ensuring they meet regulatory compliance and maintain robust internal controls.