Pam Atkins
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Manager | Identity Management, Audit and Compliance
2021 :
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Information Security Architect I
2019 : 2021
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Compliance Analyst II
Oversaw HIPAA security and IT compliance functions, including managing a staff of six. Developed and maintained organizational security policies and developed programs and initiatives to mitigate operating risk. Partnered with the HIPAA Privacy Officer in developing the breach notification program designed to address any privacy and security breaches in a timely and organized manner. Performed comprehensive security investigations and audits to identify security and privacy issues; utilized findings to mitigate risk associated with identified issues. Conducted security risk assessments and created risk profiles based on findings of audits. Coordinated with third party organizations to perform financial security and software audits to identify and resolve security findings within financial systems.
2003 : 2018
Children's of Alabama
IT Compliance Officer/HIPAA Security Officer
Managed IT operations while holding accountability for the administration of a $30 million IT operating budget, ensuring goals were met. Led a team of 30+ cross-functional staff, holding responsibility for supporting technology and applications used within the organizations.
2001 : 2018
Children's of Alabama
Divisional Director/Director, Information Technology
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Accomplished and incisive IT and business leader with broad-based expertise providing vision, strategy, and leadership to support the development and delivery of high-profile products, platforms, and applications to achieve business goals.
Background demonstrates success overseeing the development of robust IT security infrastructures while leading audit and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Possess the capability to define and implement strategies and best practices to optimize performance and productivity while capturing cost savings to impact bottom line profitability.
A solution provider with the skill to transition objectives into actionable plans, cultivate key relationships with internal and external business partners, and influence at all levels
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