Paola Saibene
Principal Consultant
Paola came to Resultant with 25 years of experience as an IT practitioner and five years experience as a consultant.
Her work in the public sector includes state oversight of 32 executive branches, 106 attached agencies, and 136 boards and commissions. Her private sector experience includes work in manufacturing, commercial, transportation, finance, banking, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health payor, publishing, and software engineering. She also has experience in the fields of education and non-profit.
Paola’s former positions include chief information officer, chief strategy officer, chief security officer, chief technology officer, enterprise risk officer, and vice-president and global privacy officer for multiple large global organizations.
She is a professor of graduate courses in tech innovation, information for competitive analysis, and cyber law at Georgetown University; cybersecurity and privacy governance and audit at University of Texas at Dallas; and digital ethics and digital risk at Dallas Baptist University.
Paola is the founder and practice lead of Govern-By-Design methodology at Resultant, a groundbreaking way of approaching data governance.
When not helping clients drive better outcomes through data governance or instructing graduate students, Paola spends her free time studying ancient Hebrew and ancient Greek to improve her understanding of the Bible.
Speaker Highlights
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Recipient of 3 national awards for digital innovation
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Recipient of national award for cybersecurity initiatives
- Teaches graduate courses in tech innovation, information for competitive analysis, and cyber law at Georgetown University
Webinars
10 Ethical Questions to Consider as the Regulatory Landscape Becomes More Complex
Defining Your Company’s AI Ethics Protects and Pays Off
An Essential Guide to Data Governance: What It Is and Why You Need It
Why Strategic Risk Management Is Essential for Any Organization
Data problems feel scary? These steps turn tricks into treats.
Other
Media Mentions
Topics of Expertise
Data Governance
An esteemed data governance expert, Paola’s extensive IT and consulting experience fueled her drive to found and lead the Govern-by-Design practice at Resultant, a methodology that both educates organizations and provides holistic strategies to effectively manage and secure their data.
Cybersecurity/ Data Privacy
Paola is a nationally recognized authority in cybersecurity and data privacy, known for her pioneering work in privacy governance and auditing. She has received numerous accolades for her impactful cybersecurity initiatives across various sectors.
AI/ Machine Learning
Paola integrates her comprehensive knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning with her vast experience in technology and strategy to enhance data-driven decision-making and innovation within organizations.
Risk Management/ Reduction
Paola leverages her deep expertise in enterprise risk management to help organizations identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring they implement robust strategies to safeguard their operations and drive sustainable growth.
Data Strategy
Paola's data strategy experience includes outlining, testing, and executing well-rounded plans for businesses across multiple industries.
IT Governance
Paola's specialized knowledge and interest in governance extends to ensuring the efficient and effective use of IT resources to help an organization meet its goals.