Daniel Kushmak
About Daniel Kushmak
Daniel Kushmak serves as the Vice President and IT Risk & Control Senior Analyst at City National Bank, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in information security and risk management, he has previously worked at various institutions including Union Bank and Farmers Insurance.
Work at City National Bank
Daniel Kushmak currently serves as the Vice President, IT Risk & Control Senior Analyst at City National Bank. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the bank's risk management and control processes. Prior to this role, he worked as a Consultant - Information Security Analyst for City National Bank through Zyston LLC from 2020 to 2021. His experience at City National Bank reflects a focus on enhancing information security and risk management strategies.
Previous Experience in Banking
Daniel Kushmak has extensive experience in the banking sector. He worked at Union Bank in various capacities, including Vice President, Control Officer from 2016 to 2019, and Vice President, Audit & Regulatory Response Manager from 2014 to 2016. His roles involved oversight of compliance and regulatory responses, contributing to the bank's operational integrity. Additionally, he held positions at Bank of America as Senior IT Auditor and Vice President, IT Risk Management, enhancing his expertise in internal audits and risk management.
Information Security Background
Daniel Kushmak has a solid background in information security. He worked at Huntington Hospital as an Information Security/Disaster Recovery Specialist from 2008 to 2013. His role involved ensuring the security of information systems and preparing for disaster recovery scenarios. Earlier in his career, he served as a Senior IT Auditor at Farmers Insurance, where he focused on auditing IT processes and controls. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in risk management and information security.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Kushmak holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University, which he completed between 2013 and 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Systems from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. His educational background supports his expertise in both business management and information technology, equipping him with the skills necessary for his roles in risk management and information security.
Career Timeline
Daniel Kushmak's career spans over three decades, beginning in 1991 as an Information Methodologist at Farmers Insurance. He progressed through various roles, including Senior IT Auditor at Bank of America and Audit Manager at Los Angeles Metro. His career reflects a consistent focus on information security, risk management, and auditing, with significant positions at major financial institutions. His diverse experience contributes to his current role at City National Bank.