Allen is a hands-on leader with extensive experience in Information Technology Risk Management and Information Security who has leveraged his knowledge to deliver high quality audit and risk services. Allen has co-led a projects developing Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning algorithms that can be applied to the IT audit and compliance process so it is more efficient and effective. Allen currently holds a certificate in applied Artificial Intelligence from MIT. Allen’s up-to-date knowledge of technology and AI governance best practices along with a keen business acumen helps him bridge the gap between technology, business, and finance to develop solutions that contribute to a company’s goals and profitability. Allen is experienced in Risk and Compliance Management. Security architecture and processes, risk and vulnerability analysis, re-engineering of IT infrastructure, and technology disaster recovery plans. Allen has work for major organizations such as Ernst and Young, American International Group, Bank of America among others. He is currently leading the Risk Controls Self Assessment program at a major regional financial services company.