Throughout Steve Szep’s career, he has cultivated a wealth of knowledge and experience in the area of Information Technology, or IT. In many ways, his IT roles have been closely related to his work in the sphere of Public Administration. Balancing and combining the two areas of expertise offers him a unique perspective as a professional in the workforce.
Specifically, Steve Szep has previously held roles as an Enterprise Risk Manager, Information Technology Auditor and Examiner in the financial sphere.
Formal Training
In a world where the digital blends in with reality, Information Technology processes have become ingrained in nearly every professional field. Steve Szep’s knowledge on IT has largely been developed in unison with his experiences in Public Administration.
Currently, Szep is hitting the figurative ‘refresh’ button to update his knowledge on network, cyber security and cloud technology. IT processes and practices are constantly updating and evolving. That’s why Szep is doing his part to keep pace by regularly completing training courses dedicated to various areas of the IT field. Most recently, he completed the following IT training courses:
- ISACA Geek Week: IT Security Conference
- Cyber Security Summit
- Society of Actuaries (SOA) Enterprise Risk Management Symposium
Professional Associations and Affiliations
Additionally, Steve Szep is a proud member of three professional associations that relate closely to the IT field. As the processes of Information Technology and Cyber Security constantly evolve, Szep is doing his part to evolve his knowledge base right along with these advancements. Beyond his training courses, he accomplishes this through his involvement and affiliation with:
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
- Risk Management Association (RMA)
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
Szep’s affiliation with ISACA offers him a front row seat to all groundbreaking updates in the way of information security, assurance, risk management and governance. His involvement with RMA and PMI solidify the bond between his work in Public Administration and Information Technology, allowing him to develop his skills within both professional areas, in tandem.
The former Information Technology Examiner looks forward to embracing new experiences in IT. Always up for a challenge, he is excited to update his knowledge base and expand his professional potential as an IT expert.