Lauren D'Adamo

Lauren D'Adamo is a highly experienced PCI Program Manager, Information Security Assessor, and Certified Ethical Hacker with over twenty years of expertise in IT Project and Program Management.

As a PCI Program Manager, Lauren is responsible for conducting annual PCI Assessments, weekly vulnerability assessments, mitigation, and penetration testing remediation. She is a PCI Subject Matter Expert (SME) for her company.

Apart from being a Smartsheet Product Certified User, Lauren holds certifications as a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Certified Penetration Tester (CPT). She is also a Project Management Institute (PMI) certified Project Manager (PMP).

Throughout her career, Lauren has managed project teams of up to fifty people globally, handling project budgets exceeding $20 million. She co-created a PMO for a major beverage manufacturer and has worked with Fortune 500 companies across various industries.

Lauren's project management capabilities span diverse IT projects, including network infrastructure, disaster recovery planning, web development, firewalls, VPN, intrusion detection, and global enterprise application implementations.

She is known for her strong interpersonal communication skills, quick decision-making abilities, and aptitude for streamlining projects to enhance workflow efficiency.

With a background in International Relations, French, and Information Technology and Security, Lauren brings a unique perspective to her projects. She is fluent in both English and French, which enables her to interact effectively with a wide range of professionals and clients.

Lauren's career includes roles at prestigious organizations such as Nintendo, TransUnion, FTD, PepsiAmericas, and more, where she has made significant contributions in IT risk analysis, information security, and project management.

Her educational journey includes studies in Project Management, International Relations, French, Information Technology, Security, and Women Studies at reputable institutions like the University of Illinois Chicago and American InterContinental University.