Michael Yim, MBA, CISSP, Veteran

Michael Yim is an experienced Information Security Professional currently working as the Business Information Security Officer for eCommerce, Travel, & Membership at Costco Wholesale.1 He joined Costco in September 2021, expressing excitement about this new role in his career.2

Professional Background

Michael has a strong background in information security and risk management, particularly in the banking industry. His career highlights include:

• Business Information Security Officer at Costco Wholesale (September 2021 - Present)1
• Staff IT Auditor and Customer Success Manager at Strike Graph (May 2021 - August 2021)1
• Various roles at Bank of America, including Business Information Security Office and Third Party Information Security (June 2016 - May 2021)1

Military Service

Before his corporate career, Michael served in the US Army as an Airborne Infantry Squad Leader from June 2004 to June 2010, based in Fort Bragg, NC.1

Education

Michael holds several degrees:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School1
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill1
• Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill1

Certifications

He has obtained several professional certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)1
• ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management1
• Google Cloud Digital Leader1
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals1

Skills and Expertise

Michael is skilled in risk management and strategic planning, with a focus on information security in various industries, including retail and banking.1

Languages

He has proficiency in Vietnamese and Chinese, in addition to English.1

Michael Yim's diverse background in military service, information security, and business administration has shaped his career path, leading to his current role at Costco Wholesale where he applies his expertise in information security to support the company's eCommerce, Travel, and Membership divisions.