Richard J. Sittema
Principal – Advisory Services, Not-for-Profit & Higher Education Practices
Richard Sittema has more than 15 years of experience in business consulting. He started his career in business analyst roles on large-scale systems integration and IT-related consulting engagements for public, private and not-for-profit organizations.
Cleveland, Ohio
Industries
- Manufacturing
- Technology and telecommunications
- Not-for-profit and higher education
Service Experience
- Advisory
- Transaction advisory
Richard Sittema
Executive summary
Richard Sittema has more than 15 years of experience in business consulting. He started his career in business analyst roles on large-scale systems integration and IT-related consulting engagements for public, private and not-for-profit organizations. He has specialized in leading client service teams delivering internal audit, business and IT consulting engagements for large- and mid-market international companies in select industries. His primary area of knowledge is the assessment of IT effectiveness across an enterprise, and the design, selection and implementation of technology solutions.
His compliance experience includes SOX, SSAE-16, PCI-DSS, FCPA and industry-specific standards like FERPA and HIPAA. His technology experience includes strategy, implementation, compliance and audit-related projects. He has specific experience with multiple ERP application suites, including SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics and multiple Infor products.
Professional qualifications and memberships
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association
- Institute of Internal Auditors
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association
Community involvement
- Broadway School of Music & Arts
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Executive Committee
Education
- BS, Business Administration, Calvin College
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