Eugene Atangan

Partner, Technology Risk Consulting

KPMG in Canada

Eugene is a Partner in the Technology Risk Consulting practice specializing in technology, cybersecurity and third-party risk management, IT and data governance, and operational resiliency. Eugene brings over 20 years of industry and professional services experience and focuses on enabling organizations achieve business strategies and objectives through the efficient and effective use of information and related technology. In his last role as VP, Governance, Risk and Compliance, he oversaw the risk activities for Personal Digital Banking, Operations (including Call Centers), Corporate Logistics, Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity.

Eugene started his career as an IT professional, focusing on IT service management, network operations, strategic planning, and IT operations. He then transitioned to specialize in technology risk management, working directly for several large Canadian banks and financial institutions, as well as delivering governance, risk and compliance engagements to financial services firms, media, healthcare institutions, consumer business, energy and real estate companies, education, and public sector organizations. He has built a strong reputation for delivering excellence and quality as an industry executive and professional services consultant. Moreover, his experience in building, operationalizing and managing 1st and 2nd line of defence Operational, Technology, Cybersecurity and Third-Party risk teams at various financial institutions and working with regulators in Canada, US and Asia lend well to his role in helping organizations make better informed decisions.

  • Cyber security
  • Financial Services
  • IT Advisory in Risk Consulting
  • IT risk and controls
  • Information protection
  • Operations Risk
  • Risk Assurance
  • Technology
  • McMaster University (2001) - MBA, Information Systems and Technology

  • CDI College (1997) - Technical Diploma, Network Specialist

  • University of Toronto (1996) - Honours BA, Economics and Political Science

  • Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), ISACA

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ISACA

  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), ISACA