Kelly Eley is a risk-focused information security architect with eight years of experience designing and governing enterprise security programs across healthcare and financial services. Currently an Information Security Architect at Excellus BCBS, she translates emerging technologies into risk-informed architecture and presents complex findings to executive stakeholders. Her background at M&T Bank includes chairing Technology Standards to align policies with NIST SP 800-53 Rev.5 and strengthening governance across first, second, and third lines of defense. Kelly blends hands-on research, policy development, and incident preparedness—work she began as a consultant and technical writer, including ghostwriting a published cybersecurity guidance book. Based in Holley, NY, she pairs deep compliance rigor with an active interest in NFTs, blockchain, and DeFi, giving her a forward-looking edge on modern attack surfaces. Collected across roles, her practical bridge-building between engineering, legal, and compliance teams drives secure, auditable outcomes.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
MPS, Completed Two Semesters, Cyber Policy & Risk Analysis, MPS, Completed Two Semesters, Cyber Policy & Risk Analysis at Utica University
Bachelor’s Degree, Information Systems, Bachelor’s Degree, Information Systems at SUNY Empire State College
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, Bachelor of Science, Information Technology at Empire State University
Regents Diploma, College/University Preparatory High School, Regents Diploma, College/University Preparatory High School at Mount Mercy Academy
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