Dan Ardeleano
About Dan Ardeleano
Dan Ardeleano is an IT Risk Specialist with extensive experience in risk management and IT auditing. He has held various positions in organizations such as Transamerica, GE, and the US Treasury, focusing on regulatory compliance and the implementation of security controls.
Current Role as IT Risk Specialist at Transamerica
Dan Ardeleano currently serves as an IT Risk Specialist 1st Line of Defense at Transamerica, a position he has held since 2019. He operates in the Greater New York City Area and focuses on IT risk identification, assessment, and response advisory services. His role includes maintaining a record of 100% on-time risk issue closure, demonstrating his commitment to effective risk management practices within the organization.
Previous Experience at Transamerica
Prior to his current role, Dan worked at Transamerica as a Senior IT Audit Manager – Regulatory & Compliance from 2018 to 2019. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing compliance and regulatory audits, contributing to the organization's risk management framework during his 11-month tenure.
Professional Background in Risk Management
Dan has extensive experience in risk management, having worked as a Senior Risk Manager - Technology Risk and Assessments at GE from 2016 to 2018. His responsibilities included designing and implementing controls related to Segregation of Duties (SOD) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) for both cloud and on-premises environments. This role built on his previous experience as an IT Audit Manager at WestPoint Home, Inc. and as a Senior IT Auditor at the US Treasury.
Educational Qualifications
Dan holds an MBA in Finance from Fordham Gabelli School of Business, which he completed from 1996 to 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Pace University from 1986 to 1990. Additionally, he pursued a Master of Science in Economics at Pace University - Lubin School of Business from 1999 to 2001. He has participated in leadership training at GE Global Learning - Crotonville, focusing on the Change Acceleration Process since 2014.
Key Skills and Expertise
Dan possesses expertise in IT risk management, regulatory compliance, and audit processes. He has oversight experience in SOX IT management testing, exceptions remediation, adjudication, and reporting. His background includes significant roles in various organizations, where he has consistently contributed to the enhancement of IT controls and risk management frameworks.