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Ryan Pierson

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Technology risk consulting Internal audit
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About Ryan

Ryan Pierson is a principal in the technology risk consulting practice of RSM US LLP. He has over 20 years of experience delivering comprehensive IT risk, governance and compliance solutions.


Experience

Ryan’s services encompass a wide range of offerings, including internal and external audits, solution design and implementation, and IT security services across various industries and client profiles.

In recent years, Ryan has focused on developing and implementing enterprise-level solutions for Fortune 500 companies across myriad sectors. This includes overseeing the creation, execution and ongoing monitoring of regulatory compliance frameworks for a leading Fortune 500 payments processor. Additionally, Ryan has played a crucial role in an enterprise finance transformation and modernization initiative for a global asset management and insurance conglomerate, working closely with management as part of the first line of defense.

Prior to taking on his current role, Ryan was a director for a Big Four accounting firm in their risk consulting practice. He specialized in the delivery of IT risk services to Fortune 500 entities across many industries. In addition to his diverse industry experience, Ryan has extensive international exposure, leading teams and performing on-site services for clients in 12 countries spanning five continents. 

Prior to joining the professional services industry, Ryan spent five years performing a number of information technology services for a small biotech company in suburban Chicago. These activities included regulatory compliance, network architecture and administration, and critical system validation.


Professional affiliations and credentials

  • ISACA
  • Institute of Internal Auditors
  • Certified information systems auditor
  • ITIL Foundations v3 certified
  • BWise certified implementation consultant

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, management information systems, Bradley University