Thomas Penksa

Thomas_Penksa@hotmail.com
50 McParlin Ave
Cheektowga NY, 14225
Cell Phone 716.864.6142
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Education

Bachelors of Science in Management Information Systems, July 2004
State University of New York, College at Fredonia, Fredonia NY

Experience

HealthNow NY, Inc. (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
Auditor, Information Technology

  • Participated in FY2006 Risk Assessment and planning of the master audit plan.
  • Developed audit programs for audit work based on CobiT frameworks.
  • Performed audit work, including research, testing, documentation of findings, and final reports based on IIA standards.
  • Made recommendations on improving internal controls based on industry best practices, along with current laws and regulations (HIPAA compliance, etc.)
  • Assisted on other audit work where possible. (Financial year end, Operational audits)
  • Gained big 4 audit planning, execution, and reporting experience from Ernst and Young through a co-sourced arrangement.
Localnet Corp.
Tech Support Analyst
  • Used directed questioning to determine root cause of customer problems.
  • Developed a plan to troubleshoot customer problems.
  • Guided the customer to a resolution through problem solving and elimination methods.
  • Documented the process for future learning of other technicians, and later reference.
  • Certified to train new technicians on troubleshooting process.

Financial Experience


Budgets and Appropriations Committee - SUNY Fredonia
  • Appropriated funds to all Student Association groups based on proposed budgets.
  • Balanced the preliminary budget, which ranged from 1.1 to 1.3 million dollars.
  • Rebalanced the budget after a debating process for additional allocation of funds.
  • Proposed the final balanced budget, addressing questions to the Student Association for final approval.

Programming Languages

  • C++
  • Visual Basic
  • HTML
  • PHP
  • SQL
  • Assembly

Web Design


Local chapter of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
www.isacawny.org

Professional Affiliations


  • The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
  • The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)


Certifications


  • Registered for the June 2007 Certified Informations Systems Auditor (CISA) exam.


Volunteer Activities

  • Cruise for Roswell
    Event Coordinator, advertising coordinator
  • Music is Art Festival
    Stage Manager, Event Setup, Event Tear Down
  • Superdance - SUNY Fredonia
    Tech Advisor to planning committee - 2003
    Head Lighting/Sound Design and construction - 2003
    Assistant Light/Sound Design and coordination - 2004