Raymond Kernea
About Raymond Kernea
Raymond Kernea serves as the Director of Information Security at Synovus, bringing over two decades of experience in network services and information security. He has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Fruit of the Loom, Prudential Bank, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Current Role at Synovus
Raymond Kernea serves as the Director of Information Security at Synovus, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's information security strategy and ensuring the protection of sensitive data. His work involves leading initiatives related to Attack Surface Management, which focuses on identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities within the company's systems.
Previous Experience in Information Security
Prior to his current role, Raymond Kernea worked at Fruit of the Loom as Vice President of Network Operations and Information Security from 2004 to 2015. He then continued his tenure there as VP of Information Security until 2017. His responsibilities included developing and implementing security policies and governance frameworks, as well as managing incident response planning and execution.
Career Background in IT and Security
Raymond Kernea has extensive experience in the information technology and security sectors. He began his career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta as Manager of LAN Services from 1990 to 1996. He then worked at Prudential Bank as AVP of Network Services from 1996 to 1999, followed by a role at Matria Healthcare as Director of Network Services from 1999 to 2004. This diverse background has contributed to his expertise in managing third-party and outsource vendor relationships within the context of information security.
Education and Expertise
Raymond Kernea earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University Harbert College of Business. His educational background, combined with his extensive professional experience, has equipped him with a strong foundation in security information and event management (SIEM) systems and the development of security policies.