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Experience
Dean leads the firm’s SOC examination and Risk Advisory Services practice areas and has more than 20 years of professional experience in governance, risk and compliance services. His primary focus includes SOC examinations, security and privacy compliance, internal control evaluations and internal audit support. Dean’s industry segments include financial institutions, technology, healthcare, retail, consumer and industrial products, professional services, and state government.
Before joining Windham Brannon, Dean was a Senior Audit Manager at SunTrust Bank where he led IT audits and special projects over the bank’s enterprise-wide information services function including software development, architecture, testing and infrastructure departments. Dean began his career as a software developer and project manager where he led technology projects for clients in various industries. Dean currently serves as a SOC Specialist for SOC examinations as part of the AICPA’s Peer Review team.
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Credentials
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involvement
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Member
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, SOC Specialist for Peer Review Teams
education
- Georgia Institute of Technology, Master of Business Administration
- University of Georgia, Bachelor of Arts