Rudy Bakalov

Rudy Bakalov is a seasoned professional in the field of cybersecurity, cloud transformation, and technology risk management. Here are some key points about his background and roles:

Current Roles

• Founder and Managing Partner at ClearSight Technology Partners LLC, where he focuses on cloud transformation strategies, security strategy, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), architecture, and operating model design.123

Previous Roles

• Americas Security Strategy and Go To Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS).123
• Vice President of Cybersecurity Strategy, Risk, and Transformation at Booz Allen.12
• Managing Director in PwC’s Cybersecurity & Privacy practices.12
• Chief Security Officer (CISO) of Accenture Cloud Platform, a $2B business.12
• Interim CISO of one of the largest hedge funds (NTT).12
• CISO of Proskauer Rose LLP, a top global law firm, where he was responsible for protecting clients’ sensitive information and ensuring IT operations resiliency.12
• Global Head of Technology Assurance at RELX Group, a major online publisher, providing assurances on technology controls, information security, privacy, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance.12

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering from the Technical University of Sofia.
• Master’s of Business Administration from Wake Forest University.
• Certified in CISSP, CCSP, CISM, and CISA.12

Other Involvements

• Member of the External Advisory Committee at the UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC), contributing to advancing cybersecurity research, teaching, and public interest endeavors.2
• Director Member of the National Association of Corporate Directors.12

Rudy Bakalov's extensive experience spans multiple facets of cybersecurity, cloud security, and technology risk management, making him a prominent figure in the industry.