Brian Martinez

Brian Martinez serves as the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Lead at Michigan State University, where responsibilities include overseeing enterprise-wide projects focused on authentication systems and multi-factor authentication (MFA) rollout. Martinez established the "Unit Risk Assessments" process to enhance departmental compliance with NIST frameworks, directly contributing to the growth of research income. Previous roles at Michigan State University include Interim Lead in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst, IT Auditor, and Systems Administrator, all focused on ensuring compliance and improving IT operations. Additionally, Brian Martinez is the Founder/President of BIDE Consulting and serves as Director at #misec. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunication from Michigan State University and a high school diploma from Bishop Foley.