Information Security Auditor | CISSP, CISA, PMP

John Burkhart has over twenty-five years of experience in audit and IT management and holds CISA and PMP certifications. His diverse background includes serving as an IT Director for a genomics company, an IT Program Manager for a major hospital system, and a Manufacturing IT Consultant for IBM. John specializes in helping clients safeguard their information assets and ensure the effectiveness of their IT systems.

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Fun Fact

John is an avid woodworker and furniture builder outside of his professional work. He builds custom tables and chairs, as well as handcrafted cedar and maple canoes.

Information Security Auditor | CISSP, AWS CCP, MCP

As a Information Security Auditor at Kirkpatrick Price, Matt leverages over 25 years of verifiable experience in cybersecurity, IT governance, risk management, and compliance to help organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses and city governments achieve SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and NIST compliance. With a strong background in cybersecurity engineering and risk assessment from roles at Medtronic and other leading firms, Matt specializes in evaluating security controls, conducting audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. His expertise includes IT security governance, encryption, policy development, and process automation, allowing him to provide strategic insights that strengthen security postures and align organizations with industry standards.

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Privacy Auditor | AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CHC, CHPC

Alan Wilemon has been a trusted leader and advisor in the Privacy and Governance space for over 15 years. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for understanding people, Alan has worked with organizations from all across the globe to elevate their approaches to Privacy and AI, whether in healthcare, transportation, finance, marketing, or tech. He holds AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CHC, CHPC certifications, and is recognized as a Fellow of Information Privacy by IAPP. Alan is eager to help companies transform their risks into competitive advantages, and dedicated to increasing their assurance, and joy, when it comes to their Privacy and AI Governance operations.

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Information Security Associate | Security+

Michael Asamoah is an Information Security Associate at KirkpatrickPrice. Michael has 8 years of experience in Information Technology as a system administrator and as a helpdesk technician spanning various industries from healthcare to military defense contracting. Michael possesses a CompTIA Security+ certification and has a keen interest in data security, cloud architecture, and software application development. Michael is a self-proclaimed cinephile and has a passion for military history, postmodernist art, and architecture.

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Fun Fact

Michael enjoys power lifting and can squat 440+ pounds.

Information Security Associate | Network+, A+, Security+, ITIL Foundation IT Management, Linux, CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist, LE-1 Linux Essentials, CompTIA IT Operations Specialist

Dewayne Yocum is an Information Security Associate at KirkpatrickPrice. He’s a seasoned IT professional with almost a decade of experience spanning from help desk support to advanced system administration. His expertise includes conducting risk assessments, developing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR. Dewayne’s ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and approachable manner has enabled him to effectively assist users of all technical backgrounds. His dedication to excellence and ability to navigate the complexities of IT environments makes him a trusted and effective leader in the field.

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Fun Fact

Dewayne coaches his kids’ soccer teams (6–7-year-olds).