Michael Lawrence
About Michael Lawrence
Michael Lawrence is the Associate Director of Technology Consulting at Protiviti, with extensive experience in audit, risk assessments, and IT general controls across various industries.
Company
Michael Lawrence is currently an Associate Director, Technology Consulting, at Protiviti, a global business consulting firm that offers a variety of internal audit, risk, and advisory services. He has been a part of Protiviti for several years, since 2011, and has progressed through various roles, reflecting his deep expertise and commitment to the company.
Title
Michael Lawrence holds the title of Associate Director, Technology Consulting, at Protiviti. In this capacity since 2022, he oversees technology consulting initiatives, leveraging his extensive background in technology and advisory services to deliver robust consulting solutions.
Professional Background
Michael Lawrence's career with Protiviti began as an intern in 2011. He transitioned to a Senior Consultant in Internal Audit & Financial Advisory from 2012 to 2015 in Seattle, WA. Subsequently, he served as a Manager in Technology Consulting in London, UK, from 2015 to 2018, before returning to Seattle as a Senior Manager from 2018 to 2022. His current role as Associate Director started in 2022. His career trajectory at Protiviti highlights a consistent advancement and international experience.
Education and Expertise
Michael Lawrence completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business, where he majored in Business Administration with focuses on Information Systems and International Business. His expertise includes conducting audit and risk assessments against standards like COBIT, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF, and he specializes in data modeling and testing IT general controls (ITGCs).
Industry Experience
With a rich career spanning roles in both Seattle and London, Michael Lawrence has worked with over 25 clients across diverse industries including financial services, technology, airlines, retail, telecommunications, and energy and utilities. He brings a global perspective to business challenges and has been involved in PMO support, enterprise solution design, and strategy development and execution. His client portfolio includes several Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies.