John Tyska Cpa, Cisa, Crisc
About John Tyska Cpa, Cisa, Crisc
John Tyska is a Director of Technology Governance at Victory Capital, with extensive experience in IT security and controls design. He has held various leadership roles in IT audit and risk advisory services across multiple organizations, and he possesses a strong educational background in accounting and data analytics.
Work at Victory Capital
John Tyska serves as the Director of Technology Governance at Victory Capital, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in San Antonio, Texas, where he oversees technology governance initiatives. His role involves ensuring that technology operations align with the organization's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience in IT Audit
Prior to his current role, John Tyska worked at UT Health San Antonio as the Director of IT Audit from 2020 to 2022. In this capacity, he managed IT audit functions and contributed to enhancing the organization's IT security posture. He also held the position of IT Audit Manager at Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. from 2016 to 2020, where he focused on risk assessment and control evaluation.
Education and Expertise
John Tyska studied at Indiana University Bloomington, earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from 2021 to 2023. He is also pursuing an MBA in Data Analytics at St. Mary's University, which is currently in progress. His professional expertise includes IT security, controls design, and documentation, with knowledge of frameworks such as NIST and GDPR.
Professional Skills and Certifications
John Tyska holds several certifications, including CPA, CISA, and CRISC. He is skilled in implementing PeopleSoft modules and has experience with Workday HCM Security and Controls. His technical proficiency extends to identity management and database management, including Oracle and SQL Server.
Background in Risk Advisory Services
John Tyska has a substantial background in risk advisory services, having worked at firms such as EY, Deloitte, and PwC. His roles included providing internal audit advisory services and managing technology and security risk. He has extensive knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, and GAAP, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of enterprise risk management.