John Chagdes

John Chagdes is an experienced IT Security Manager at LERETA, LLC since February 2014, specializing in business continuity planning, IT security (both physical and electronic), vendor management, risk and compliance, and auditing. Previously, John served as IT Compliance Manager at CSC from May 1995 to October 2013, focusing on regulatory frameworks such as COBIT, HIPAA, GLBA, PCI-DSS, and ISO standards, along with project management and strategic planning. Earlier in their career, John worked as Quality Assurance Manager at Hughes Aircraft Company, where significant process improvements led to substantial operational savings. John holds a Master of Science in Systems Management and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Southern California.