Zach Lewis

Zach Lewis is an accomplished IT executive currently serving as the Assistant Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer at the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis.1 He has been in this role since April 2021, where he was recruited to establish a growth-focused strategy and lead large-scale initiatives.1

Professional Experience

In his current position, Zach:

• Leads a team of 27 employees
• Manages a $2.1 million budget
• Services 2,000 end users
• Chairs the Enterprise Risk Management committee
• Focuses on building out additional programs and increasing online capabilities
• Leverages his expertise to build a cybersecurity foundation for the university1

Prior to his current role, Zach held several positions at the same institution:

• Director of Information Technology (January 2020 - April 2021)
• Manager of Technical Support/Network and Systems Administrator (March 2018 - August 2019)
• Network and System Administrator (October 2016 - March 2018)
• Client Systems Engineer (May 2016 - October 2016)1

Other Professional Experience

Zach has also worked at various other organizations, including:

• St. Charles Community College as Network Administrator
• Arch Coal, Inc. as Desktop Administrator
• Juggle.com LLC as System Administrator and Internal Systems Support1

Certifications and Education

Zach holds several certifications, including:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT)2

He has also completed courses in Data Privacy and Technology from Harvard Online and holds an IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL) from AXELOS Global Best Practice.1

Industry Recognition and Involvement

Zach was recognized as one of the Top Global CISOs of 2022 by Cyber Defense Magazine.2 He is actively involved in the IT community:

• Volunteers on IT advisory boards for SIUE and UMSL
• Serves as an officer in the St. Louis Chapter of InfraGard
• Speaks at conferences, webinars, and schools throughout the country, sharing his industry expertise2

Zach Lewis's extensive experience in IT leadership, cybersecurity, and higher education makes him a valuable asset to the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis and the broader IT community.