Linda Haas, MBA, Cisa
About Linda Haas, MBA, Cisa
Linda Haas, MBA, CISA, is a Senior Manager at Protiviti with over 15 years of experience in IT consulting, specializing in Fortune 500 consumer packaged goods companies.
Current Position at Protiviti
Linda Haas is currently a Senior Manager at Protiviti, working in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area since 2020. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in IT consulting to provide high-level expertise in IT risk management, systems development, and audit functions.
Former Positions at Various Companies
Linda Haas has held numerous key positions in her career. She worked as an IT Auditor and Programmer/Analyst at Hormel Foods from 2007 to 2012. She also served as an IT Auditor and Integration Manager at General Mills between 2012 and 2016. She joined Protiviti as an Experienced Senior Consultant in 2016, progressing to Manager in 2018, before assuming her current role.
Educational Background
Linda Haas completed her MBA in Information Systems at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. She also holds double Master's degrees in Software Management and Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Luther College, underscoring her strong educational foundation in both technology and business management.
Expertise in IT Consulting
With over 15 years of experience in IT consulting, Linda Haas has specialized skills in systems development, IT audits, and risk assessments. She is well-versed in IT General Controls (SOX), Business Continuity Planning, and has substantial knowledge in Business Impact Analysis. Her expertise extends to IT Risk Management Frameworks, including FAIR, and she has significant experience in Change Management and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Industry Specialization
Linda Haas has a strong background in the Manufacturing and Distribution/Consumer Packaged Goods industry. She is particularly skilled in Vulnerability and Patch Management, with specific knowledge in SAP systems. Her ability to synthesize and deliver complex information makes her a valuable asset in diverse cultural and organizational settings within Fortune 500 consumer packaged goods companies.