Tim has been part of Schneider Downs’ Risk Advisory Services practice since 2015, bringing deep experience in audit, compliance, cybersecurity and information technology risk management. He takes a collaborative, client-focused approach to helping organizations navigate complex technology, regulatory and operational challenges.
Tim is responsible for leading the firm’s PCI compliance services practice and plays a significant role in the SOC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, HITRUST and cybersecurity service lines. Over his career, he has worked with public and private clients across a variety of industries, including technology, financial services, retail, healthcare and utilities. He has experience auditing Microsoft, Linux, SQL and Oracle platforms and is a leader in the firm’s cloud infrastructure and security practice, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform. He is regularly sought out for his expertise and practical guidance on effectively managing and mitigating risk.
Tim is committed to staying current on emerging technologies, security trends and industry standards and actively educates team members and clients on leading practices. He is an exceptional mentor to the IT Risk Advisory Services team and consistently builds strong, trusted relationships with his clients.
Prior to joining Schneider Downs, Tim spent 10 years in the financial services industry in a variety of risk, compliance and audit roles focused on OCC, Basel and Federal Reserve regulatory requirements.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISACA
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), ISC2
Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), PCI Council
B.A. in Economics, Marietta College
Member, ISACA, Pittsburgh Chapter
Member, Institute of Internal Auditors, Pittsburgh Chapter
Member, InfraGard Pittsburgh
Member, AICPA’s SOC Review Enhanced Oversight Committee
Board Member, Elizabeth Forward Swim Club
Do you have a hobby/personal passion?
Traveling to new places with my wife and boys.
What was the best advice you’ve ever received?
Take care of your people and teach them to take your job, you can’t progress without someone to replace you.
Who is your role model?
My parents, they taught me hard work, sacrifice, patience. All traits I try to follow every day.
What was your childhood dream?
Professional big wave surfer
If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your college self?
Learn another language.
People would be surprised to know that I…
I am a superstitious person.
What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
My firstl job as an auditor was traveling around to auto dealers to check the cars in inventory for floorplan loan collateral audits, we did them year round in all weather. You need to use a pencil because a pen will freeze in the winter and it is possible to wear out an ice scraper if you clear ice off enough windshields.
What was your first job?
Cook at McDonalds
Do you have a “motto”? (spoken or unspoken)
Stick to the plan
When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
A random home improvement project from my to do list.
Do you have advice for young professionals?
Seek out work that is difficult or outside your comfort zone, you need to challenge yourself to drive real growth. Always look for ways to improve your skillsets, your career will change and evolve over time and it is important that you are adaptable.
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Big Problem: A Family-owned Business Needing Tax Advice.
Big Thinking: $1.4 Million In Eligible Deductions.
