Pat Downs, CPA, CISA, CISM

Experience

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  Gilbert Associates, Inc.

  Feb 2010 - Jan 2016

  Audit Manager

  • Managed and led all areas of the audit life cycle on multiple concurrent audits, reviews, agreed upon procedures, and other consulting projects annually for entities including privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations.• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand and apply industry specific risks and regulatory requirements to lead the risk-based execution of IT, operational, and financial audits.• Successfully fostered strategic partnerships with existing clients to enhance relationships.• Effectively collaborated with company shareholders to develop new business by participating in client prospect interviews, industry networking events, and other marketing efforts.• Effectively presented final report, findings and recommendations, and other required communications to key stakeholders, Show less

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  Sutter Health

  Feb 2016 - now

  • Managed and led integrated audit teams across multiple concurrent engagements, ensuring effective planning and execution.• Led all aspects of the audit and advisory lifecycles, ensuring clarity in engagement objectives, scope, and overall goals.• Demonstrated capability to execute audit and advisory engagements, in accordance with professional and departmental standards.• Experienced with managing co-sourced partners for IT audits, leveraging specialized skills that weren’t available in-house.• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, especially in the realm of operational efficiency and risk mitigation.• Extensive information technology and security governance, risk management, and controls expertise, proficient in applying frameworks including COBIT, NIST, ITIL, and COSO.• Established trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders, including 1:1 relationships and committee participation.• Leader of TeamMate+ audit software implementation, refining audit processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.• Leader of the data analytics team expanding analytics usage in audit and advisory engagements, enabling data-driven risk identification, scoping, testing, visual reporting, and continuous auditing.• Introduced agile audit methodologies, enhancing audit efficiencies.• Established as a key communicator with strong written and verbal skills, engaging with various levels of management and executives.• Key participant in performing IT risk-based work plan processes, including risk identification, evaluation, prioritization, and project proposal preparation.• Led recruiting efforts to identify and evaluate candidates for roles ranging from IT Auditors to Business Intelligence Analysts.• Delivered coaching and mentoring to integrated team members, fostering their growth and leadership skills.• Key contributor to the development of the department's strategic plan, aligning departmental maturity with industry best practices and organizational goals. Show less

  • Manager - IT Audit and Advisory Services

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Senior IT Audit Professional

    Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Senior Internal Audit Professional

    Feb 2016 - Oct 2018