Steve Lodin

Current

Director, Security Solutions at Forsythe

Past

Director of Product IT Security at Roche Diagnostics
Head of Global IT Security (International Expat Assignment) at F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG Diagnostics Division
Manager, Information Security at Roche Diagnostics Corp

Manager, eSecurity Services at Ernst & Young LLP
IT Specialist - Senior Security Architect at Delco Electronics, a subsidiary of GM Hughes Electronics (Now Delphi)
Advanced Project Engineer at Delco Electronics, a subsidiary of GM Hughes Electronics (now Delphi)
Coop Engineer at AC Spark Plug

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Education

Purdue University
North Dakota State University
Fargo Shanley High School

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Industry

Computer & Network Security

Steve Lodin’s Summary

IT executive with international work experience in large global companies. Highly motivated leader with excellent coaching, facilitation and mentoring skills. Currently providing national strategy and support for Forsythe pre-sales resources and engaging with customers to identify and solve business problems related to IT security and risk management issues. Previously specialized in medical device security and healthcare IT security. Multi-faceted IT career – internal IT leadership, customer-facing IT vendor, and IT consultant. Multi-industry career – technology, healthcare/medical devices, accounting, and automotive manufacturing. Strong oral and written communication skills with many public speaking engagements and published works. Graduate degree in computer science with focus in computer security. Early career path was electrical engineering, software engineering and microprocessor system development.

Active Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Steve Lodin’s Specialties:

►Executive-level IT strategy decision-making
►IT Infrastructure (Networking, UNIX, Linux, Windows, OSX, etc...)
►IT Security (focus on perimeter protection)
►Medical Device Security and HIPAA

Steve Lodin’s Experience

Director, Security Solutions

Forsythe

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)

Forsythe is a leading, independent provider of technology infrastructure solutions to Fortune 1000 and mid-market companies across all industries. Our clients value our unparalleled expertise in helping them optimize their technology investment, from assessment and design to integration, management, and financing. Our employees are highly motivated self-starters and problem-solvers who value the chance to make a difference. Headquartered in Skokie, Illinois, Forsythe has an unbroken 38-year record of profitability. We offer a rewarding work environment, competitive benefits, and wide-ranging opportunities for professional growth.

At Forsythe, we are 100% employee owned via our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Everyone has a stake in the quality of our work, the success of our business, the satisfaction of our customers, and the appreciation of their shares in Forsythe.
Director of Product IT Security

Roche Diagnostics

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ROG.VX; Medical Devices industry)

June 2004 — April 2008 (3 years 11 months)

Focused on enhancing security of products and providing risk management and IT security answers regarding products and services to customers. Developed security solutions in an FDA regulated environment focused on business risk and regulatory compliance. Developed strategy and roadmaps in remote vendor access infrastructure and security that drove global development and local implementation. Worked with customers (CIO, CISO, Lab Director), industry partners and competitors to establish standards for healthcare IT and medical device industries. Elected chair of the HIMSS Medical Device Security Workgroup for 2006-2007 term. Developed security-related standards while member of HIMSS / NEMA / CLSI.
Head of Global IT Security (International Expat Assignment)

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG Diagnostics Division

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; ROG.VX; Medical Devices industry)

April 2001 — June 2004 (3 years 3 months)

Operated the global IT security organization, reported directly to the global CIO. Responsible for the information security program, including policies and procedures, awareness, global IT security emergency response, and IT security consulting. Acted as the divisional representative in cross-divisional IT security activities. Continued to grow the global security organization by hiring resources and providing organizational development support for the regions. Worked closely with internal IT audit, Corporate Audit and external audit to assess risk in the IT environment. Continuously provided management information about the state of security, including global incident cost analysis.
Manager, Information Security

Roche Diagnostics Corp

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ROG.VX; Medical Devices industry)

September 1999 — April 2001 (1 year 8 months)

My group administered security systems and performed other information security functions. Managerial activities included direct supervision of user and access administration personnel and project management. Technical activities included IT Strategy and Architecture, Information Security Consulting and System Security Review, Intrusion Detection System Architecture and Implementation, IT Incident Investigation and Response, Vulnerability Management and coordination of Third-Party Security Assessments.
Manager, eSecurity Services

Ernst & Young LLP

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Accounting industry)

August 1997 — September 1999 (2 years 2 months)

Technical activities ranged from project technical lead to project manager. Project management activities included workplan development, project planning, resource management, and deliverable quality review. Client related activities included consulting, new business development, proposal development, and engagement kickoff/closure presentations. Other administrative activities included mentoring, resource management and personnel development. Specific client service activities included performing security assessments including vulnerability identification and risk assessment and performing computer-related intellectual property forensics investigations.
IT Specialist - Senior Security Architect

Delco Electronics, a subsidiary of GM Hughes Electronics (Now Delphi)

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GM; Automotive industry)

October 1991 — August 1997 (5 years 11 months)

Primary duties include developing security architectures, evaluating security components, and deploying security systems for hosts, networks, and applications. Co-developed and managed engineering workstation network of servers and workstations (over 500) for 1000's of users globally. Developed the Corporate Software Bank (presented at USENIX LISA '93). Setup and managed mail and Usenet services.
Advanced Project Engineer

Delco Electronics, a subsidiary of GM Hughes Electronics (now Delphi)

(Public Company; GM; Information Technology and Services industry)

June 1988 — October 1991 (3 years 5 months)

Developed advanced concept vehicle displays including Head Up Displays. Also acted as department computer manager including Macintosh and UNIX system administration. Installed first external email connection for Delco Electronics.
Coop Engineer

AC Spark Plug

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; GM; Automotive industry)

March 1985 — June 1988 (3 years 4 months)

Coop engineer working in multiple engineering assignments.