A. Lisa Burgarella
Owner at North Star Data Governance, LLC
IT Compliance and Data Governance Specialist
IT professional specializing in solutions for U.S. export compliance, NIST 800-171 and DFARs guidance, and overall compliance of the IT environment.   Well-versed in GDPR and CCPA requirements.


I focus on practical, risk-based IT solutions, grounded by twenty years' experience managing data and information systems in the A&D industry.   I can work closely with legal teams and Special Compliance Officials (SCOs), and have successfully translated regulatory requirements into IT designs.   My experience includes implementing export automation plans, NIST 800-171 assessments, and developing System Security Plans (SSPs). 

Contact: alburgarella@gmail.com
North Star Data Governance, LLC
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IT solutions that enhance data security, privacy and compliance.  

Specializing in:
•U.S. trade compliance and export automation (ITAR and EAR).
•NIST 800-171 reviews, SSP and POA&M development
•NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO27001/2, and general SOC2 readiness
•IT policy development
•GDPR and CCPA requirements
Hartford, Connecticut Area
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Owner
Alpha Omega Consulting Group LLC
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Senior Information Technology Partner
American Eagle Financial Credit Union
https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-eagle-financial-credit-union
Director on the board of a non-profit financial institution
Hartford, Connecticut Area
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Board Member
United Technologies
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Led UTC's IT governance, risk and compliance strategy, ensuring compliance with privacy, export and U.S. Department of Defense regulatory requirements:

► Developed systems to sustain and enhance automated export controls and compliance with the DFARs.
► Implemented data management practices that meet U.S. and European privacy requirements, supporting EU approval of Binding Corporate Rules at UTC.
► Deployed processes for assessing data security and risk at third parties.
► Implemented systems for Insider Threat monitoring, safeguarding sensitive data from deliberate or inadvertent disclosure.
► Owner of UTC's IT policies; assessed for alignment with the NIST cybersecurity framework, NIST800-171,  and ISO27001/27002.
► Managed UTC's cybersecurity awareness and simulated phishing programs.
Farmington, CT
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VP, IT Global Compliance (Retired)
United Technologies
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Principal architect of UTC's export automation plan, leading a multi-year project to strengthen ITAR and EAR export controls in IT systems across business units, and achieving an on-time release from a 2012 Consent Agreement:

►Developed cost effective solutions to compliantly manage technical data and product sales, using a combination of commercially available and custom-developed tools.
►Prepared reports and delivered briefings to the U.S. State Department.
Farmington, CT
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Director, IT Export Compliance
Pratt & Whitney
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Implemented systems that support Pratt & Whitney's Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality organizations.

►Deployed SAP and shop floor systems to manufacturing sites worldwide, improving throughput and reducing cost.
►Developed tools for product forecasting and supplier integration, strengthening on-time delivery.
►Implemented engineering tools that advanced design and analytical capability.
East Hartford, CT
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Director, Information Technology -- Applications
Pratt & Whitney
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Developed and maintained systems supporting a broad range of business functions and organizations, including aftermarket, engineering, Earned Value Management and time and attendance:

► Managed Pratt & Whitney's Teamcenter PLM environment.
► Deployed SAP to international overhaul and repair sites.

Part of Pratt & Whitney's initial SAP management team, with responsibility for system design, development and test and organizational change management.
East Hartford, CT
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IT Application Manager
Bachelor’s Degree
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Brown University
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Master’s Degree
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Northwestern University
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Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Hartford
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UTC/INSEAD Global Leadership Development Program
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INSEAD
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UTC Executive Program
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University of Virginia Darden School of Business
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