Rich Mikelinich

Rich Mikelinich is an accomplished professional with a strong background in HIPAA compliance, information security, and technology management across various industries like higher education, financial services, and healthcare.

His expertise includes Demand Management, Business Compliance, Process Improvement, Enterprise Software, Communications, as well as a deep knowledge of HIPAA, PCI, Risk Assessment, and Risk Management.

Rich Mikelinich has extensive experience with technologies such as Palo Alto Networks, Proofpoint, Crowdstrike, Awake Security, Net Witness, Tenable Security Center, Qualys, Rapid-7, and Acunetix.

Moreover, he is well-versed in compliance regulations including HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, PCI, PII, CFR 21 PART 11, DFS, and GLBA, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of data security and privacy laws.

Throughout his career, Rich Mikelinich has been actively involved in esteemed associations such as ISC2, ISACA, and IAPP, showcasing his commitment to professional development.

His educational background includes an Executive Masters of Science in Technology Management with a focus on Information Technology Risk from Columbia University, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature/Letters from St. John's University, and a Diploma in Computer Programming from New York University.

Rich Mikelinich has held various key positions in reputable organizations, serving as a HIPAA Privacy Officer & Information Security & Compliance Principal at Mindray, Director of Information Security at Englewood Hospital, VP Network Security and Operations at Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, New York Branch, Director of Information Security and Privacy at The Juilliard School, Chief Technology Officer at New York University, Chief Information Security Officer at Yale University, Course Instructor at Columbia University Medical Center, Director of Information Security at Columbia University Medical Center, IT Audit Manager at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Project Manager at IBM, Asset Management Systems Manager at Bank One Corporation, Mainframe Programmer Analyst at NYNEX Corp, and Margin Analyst at Merrill Lynch.

Rich Mikelinich's diverse professional journey and extensive experience make him a highly sought-after expert in HIPAA compliance, information security, and technology management.