Wei Chen
Room 402, 28 Zhongshan Road, Pudong District, Shanghai 200120, China
+86 21 5888 3347
wei.chen@emailservice.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/weichen-ciso

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic and results-oriented Deputy Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer with over 15 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity. Proven track record in developing and implementing robust IT strategies, enhancing security frameworks, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Adept at risk management, incident response, and business continuity planning within the healthcare and government sectors.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Deputy Chief Information Officer / Chief Information Security Officer
Huawei Cloud Services - Beijing
January 2020 - Present
- Spearheaded the development and execution of the organization's IT strategy, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, resulting in a 30% increase in operational efficiency.
- Led a team of 50+ IT professionals in implementing advanced cybersecurity measures, reducing security incidents by 40% year-over-year.
- Established a comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plan, ensuring minimal disruption during critical incidents.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to enhance regulatory compliance and risk management practices, achieving a 100% compliance rate during audits.

IT Security Manager
China State Grid Corporation - Guangzhou
June 2015 - December 2019
- Managed the security operations team, overseeing incident response and vulnerability management, which improved response times by 25%.
- Developed and delivered security awareness training programs for over 1,000 employees, fostering a culture of security within the organization.
- Conducted regular security assessments and audits, identifying and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendors.

Information Technology Operations Manager
Alibaba Group Technologies - Hangzhou
March 2012 - May 2015
- Directed IT operations, ensuring the availability and performance of critical systems and infrastructure, achieving 99.9% uptime.
- Implemented ITIL best practices for service management, enhancing customer support and satisfaction ratings by 20%.
- Led cross-departmental initiatives to streamline business operations and improve IT service delivery.

IT Security Analyst
Tencent Cloud - Shenzhen
January 2008 - February 2012
- Monitored and analyzed security events, utilizing IDS/IPS technologies to detect and respond to potential threats.
- Assisted in the development of security policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with IT teams to implement endpoint security solutions, reducing malware incidents by 35%.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Information Security
Tsinghua University - Beijing
Graduated: May 2007

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Fudan University - Shanghai
Graduated: May 2005

SKILLS
- Information Security
- Cybersecurity
- Risk Management
- Incident Response
- Business Continuity Planning
- IT Strategy
- Leadership and Team Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Vulnerability Management
- Security Operations

CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

LANGUAGES
- English (Fluent)
- Mandarin Chinese (Proficient)

HOBBIES
- Astronomy
- Volunteering in community education programs
- Researching advancements in cybersecurity technology