Kayla Pickett

Kayla Pickett, CISA, is a seasoned IT professional with extensive experience in IT assurance and compliance. Currently serving as a Senior IT Assurance Auditor at Amedisys since February 2023, Kayla executes SOX programs and conducts risk-based IT audits. Previously, Kayla held the position of Senior IT Internal Control Analyst at Hancock Whitney, where responsibilities included assessing IT-related financial reporting objectives and controls for SOX compliance. Kayla's career at Amedisys began in 2017, progressing from IT Compliance Analyst to Senior IT Compliance Analyst, demonstrating a strong foundation in IT security and compliance. Earlier experiences include an IT Security Intern role at Albemarle Corporation and technical support at Louisiana State University. Kayla's professional journey began with military service as a Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer in the Army National Guard. Kayla holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Louisiana State University.