Plan now to attend our dinner meeting on November 14, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.!

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Speaker: Ryan Allen, Chief Information Security Officer for the Office of Information Technology, State of Alabama

Topic: Cybersecurity

Bio: Mr. Ryan Allen is the appointed Chief Information Security Officer for the Office of Information Technology, where he leads the State of Alabama’s Cyber Security initiatives.

Mr. Allen brings a wealth of experience to the State’s IT leadership team. Prior to this appointment, he served as Division Director of Infrastructure and Cyber Security for Children’s Hospital of Alabama, where he led IT operations functions for the third-largest pediatric hospital in the U.S. Ryan held a concurrent role with the UAB Department of Pediatrics as the Director of Operations, overseeing the Department’s IT and facilities efforts.

Ryan has a Master’s of Science in Health Administration and a BA in Technical Writing from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and also holds a CISSP, CPHIMS, and CHPS certification. He earned a Presidential Service Award for his time spent volunteering as a POST certified police officer and continues to work with local law enforcement on cyber-crime initiatives.

Ryan is affiliated with numerous community organizations, including: Mentoring for the Holy Family Cristo Rey High School Corporate Work Study Program, serving as a Board Member of Lord Wedgwood Charity, and a participating member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and Health Information and Management System Society.

MEETING SCHEDULE:

5:30 – 5:44 Registration / Networking
5:44 – 5:45 Invocation
5:45 – 6:15 Dinner and Professional Contact / Networking / Information Exchange
6:15 – 6:20 Announcements
6:20 – 6:30 Break
6:30 – 7:30 Program

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 LOCATION: RSA Plaza, Montgomery, AL. Enter parking deck at 777 Adams Avenue. (click here for a map)

 DATE & TIME: 2nd Thursday of each month (except December; no meeting)   From  5:30 pm until 7:30 pm

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The Project Management Institute (PMI) South Alabama Chapter is looking for volunteers who want to help lead a dynamic and growing organization. Please consider this great opportunity to offer your leadership expertise and ideas to the organization.

Project Management Institute (PMI) South Alabama Chapter offers a number of different opportunities to give back and make a lasting difference for the volunteer, South Alabama Chapter and professional project management community.   Make your mark on the South Alabama Chapter, the profession, and our local community by volunteering.

Get Involved.  Volunteering is an excellent way to build your professional network, increase your skills and develop as a leader. These opportunities are open and encouraged for every chapter member.

Earn PDUs.  If you hold a PMI credential, then your volunteer activities can earn Professional Development Units to help you meet your continuing certification requirements.

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