susanlherbert

Chief Financial Officer Chief Risk Officer

S. L. Herbert-Truskowsky, Chief Financial Officer - Chief Risk Officer

Fearlessly Securing a Future for Global Digital Finance where Trust, Technology & Tenacity Converge

Global finance and risk executive specializing in digital-asset governance and decentralized finance (DeFi). Combines institutional GRC experience with applied blockchain, AI/ML, and quantum-risk expertise to shape the future of compliant, trusted innovation in digital markets.

“You become responsible forever for what you’ve tamed.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
This simple truth has guided my life and leadership. Every connection we make — personal or professional — carries an enduring responsibility. I believe integrity, empathy, and cultural understanding are not just virtues; they’re strategic assets. Whether leading in digital finance, governance, or emerging technology, I remain committed to building trust that endures beyond any transaction.

I’m a governance and risk luminary with a career spent on the bleeding edge of finance and technology — helping institutions navigate the evolving intersection of compliance, innovation, and digital transformation.

My professional focus is on advancing resilient, transparent financial systems that merge trust and technology. Having evolved from traditional governance and assurance roles into digital-asset policy and DeFi risk management, I understand both legacy infrastructure and next-generation innovation.

I’ve served at the intersection of financial controls, regulatory advocacy, and systems modernization — building frameworks that empower organizations to lead confidently in an era defined by disruption.

My professional DNA combines:
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
• Regulatory Policy & Advocacy
• Digital Assets & Blockchain
• AI / Machine Learning Governance
• Financial Systems Transformation
• Quantum Risk Analysis & Emerging Tech Ethics

Across four decades of impact, I’ve proven my ability to operationalize compliance as a catalyst for innovation — engineering integrity into every process and policy.

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Experience

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Quantum GRC Solutions, Global Advisory

Aug 2023 to Present

I founded Quantum GRC Solutions to stand at the intersection of governance, technology, and trust. What began as an advisory practice has grown into a global consultancy shaping how digital-asset organizations balance innovation with integrity.

At Quantum, I lead strategy across finance, risk, and compliance — from DeFi and blockchain to AI and quantum systems. I designed a next-generation GRC architecture that fuses liquidity analytics, decentralized-treasury governance, and smart-contract assurance into one living framework. It’s not just oversight — it’s operational intelligence that scales with innovation.

Our work has brought tangible results: blockchain grant funding that accelerated infrastructure modernization; AI-driven treasury systems that improved liquidity forecasting and capital efficiency; and cross-border partnerships that brought rigor and regulatory alignment to digital-asset ecosystems.

We help clients achieve readiness for Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration and compliance with emerging frameworks such as MiCA (EU), VARA (UAE), DFSA (Dubai IFC), and FinCEN (US) — ensuring their models can scale across jurisdictions.

As a policy advocate, I’ve helped shape the digital-asset conversation — contributing to whitepapers and regulatory briefs that inform SEC–CFTC coordination and digital-market reforms. My focus has never been on chasing trends, but on building the financial architecture that will define the next generation of trust.

Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Quantum GRC Solutions, Research & Development Program

Aug 2021 – Jul 2023

Led Quantum’s R&D program focused on the intersection of emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and decentralized finance (DeFi). Mandate was to anticipate systemic risks before they materialize — identifying how post-quantum encryption, cryptographic agility, and AI-driven modeling will redefine enterprise risk management in digital finance.

Co-authored published research on quantum risk in financial systems, guiding cryptographic-migration strategies and governance models for digital-asset resilience. This research underpinned a proprietary Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework for quantum risk, integrating the FAIR quantitative methodology and mapping exposure across blockchain, AI, and treasury systems.

The work advanced real-world adoption: financial institutions and DeFi organizations leveraged the framework to assess quantum readiness, optimize cybersecurity investment, and model operational exposure across hybrid architectures. This initiative bridged academic theory with enterprise practice — transforming emerging technology risks into actionable financial defense strategies.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Chief Operations Officer

Counterpointe IT Surety Services

Oct 2002 – Jul 2021

Founded and led a boutique consultancy specializing in ERP assurance, audit modernization, and financial transformation across the energy, utilities, and nonprofit sectors. Oversaw finance, operations, and client delivery while developing assurance models that integrated technology, compliance, and capital efficiency.

Directed large-scale ERP and financial-systems audits for energy clients under FERC, DOE, and SEC oversight, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance in mission-critical environments. Designed and implemented risk-informed ERP controls linking operational performance to governance and assurance metrics.

Introduced blockchain-enabled audit prototypes to improve transactional transparency and reporting accuracy — the early foundation of frameworks now applied in digital-asset governance. Partnered with boards, audit committees, and executive teams to embed financial risk intelligence into modernization programs and strategic transformations.

Expanded the firm’s mandate to include federal advocacy on financial governance and infrastructure regulation, providing economic and technical insight to policymakers during a period of major industry reform.

Contributed to the development of international digital-reporting standards (XBRL) enabling structured global exchange of financial, performance, and compliance data — advancing transparency and comparability across regulated markets.

Deputy Practice Director, Office of the CFO

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)

Mar 2000 – Sep 2002

Recruited from Oracle to establish a national Program Management Office (PMO) and embed risk, audit, and recovery discipline across CSC’s consulting operations. Built the engagement governance framework used to identify, triage, and remediate distressed projects—reversing multimillion-dollar delivery losses while restoring client confidence and employee morale.

Directed large-scale finance-transformation and post-merger integration initiatives in collaboration with major advisory firms, modernizing enterprise reporting and compliance for clients in energy, finance, and public administration sectors. Partnered with the CFO to introduce standardized project-audit practices and portfolio-performance metrics that became companywide policy.

Sr. Practice Director / Deputy CFO (PMO)

Oracle Corporation

Mar 1992 – Feb 2000

Directed a $50M+ project portfolio across the Eastern region, growing four new practice units and leading $90M in consulting revenue. Oversaw cross-border ERP and financial-systems implementations that established Oracle’s credibility in regulated industries and complex global markets.

Served on Oracle’s Methodology Board, helping define enterprise-risk and compliance-integration standards adopted companywide. Co-led creation of the “Silver Bullet” team, an elite executive task force formed by the CFO to recover at-risk projects, restore profitability, and rebuild client relationships.

Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operations Officer

TET Information Systems, Inc

Oct 1983 – Mar 1992

Co-founded and led a niche software and services company specializing in ERP solutions for manufacturing and distribution. Managed operations, finance, and product development while overseeing creation of a proprietary ERP suite (AMCS) under an exclusive VAR agreement with Oracle. Directed commercialization, scaling the product into multiple verticals before its integration into Oracle’s applications portfolio.

Research Economist / Industry Analyst

Poly-Econ Associates

Sep 1983 – Jul 1990

Performed econometric and policy analysis supporting client litigation, regulation, and legislative initiatives. Authored economic impact studies and expert reports submitted before federal agencies and congressional committees, influencing financial-sector policy and regulatory outcomes.

Software Engineer, Delivery Consultant / Project Manager

Unisys (Univac)

Feb 1980 – Oct 1983

Developed and managed large-scale financial applications under U.S. GAAP and IFRS standards for federal and commercial clients. Led multimillion-dollar modernization projects and compliance-improvement initiatives that laid the foundation for later enterprise-risk work.

Education

· Aspiring Ph.D. Candidate, Quantum Communication (Quantum Internet), Arizona State University (ASU)
Focus: Governance, risk, and compliance structures within quantum information systems.

· M.S., Accounting (Audit Concentration), American Public University

Focus: Blockchain’s Impact on Audit and Assurance

· M.S., IT (Information Assurance Concentration), American Public University

Focus: Quantum Threat: Risk, Governance, and the Future of Cryptographic Resilience

· B.A., Economics (Econometrics/Quantitative Methods), The George Washington University

Technologies & Frameworks

· Financial & Operational Systems: FinOps | SaaS/XaaS | Treasury Analytics | RegTech Automation

Certifications

· FAA Airman Certificate (Private Piolet License)

Volunteerism

· Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in dependent care (Pinal County, AZ)

Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $150,000

Hourly rate: $0

Nationality: 🇺🇸 United States

Residency: 🇺🇸 United States

Experience

Chief Risk Officer

Quantum GRC Solutions, R&D Program

2021 - 2023

Skills

strategy

english

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