Favorite Parts of Being a Senior Director Information Security at CarParts.com
Phillip's favorite aspect of his Senior Director - Information Security role at CarParts.com is "the joy of understanding how organizations work," stemming from a natural curiosity that drives him to learn about all departments and their operations, going beyond purely security-related concerns to encompass broader business strategy. This holistic approach allows Phillip to effectively collaborate and identify pain points across the company.
Business Strategy, Curiosity, Learning, Organizational Understanding, Problem-solving
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Phillip Chang
Senior Director - Information Security
CarParts.com
Michigan State University - 2007
UCLA Anderson MBA
Communications
Automotive & Auto Parts
Cyber Security and IT
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Phillip enjoys learning about how different departments of a company operate, not just from a security perspective but also from a business strategy perspective.
2. He loves learning and listening about how other departments work and identifying their pain points.
3. Phillip finds joy in understanding how organizations work, even if the discussion isn't directly about security.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about your current role?
I think it goes back to some of the skill sets. I'm a naturally curious person, so I enjoy learning about how every department in a company operates.
I don't just do it because I need to provide security. I genuinely enjoy the idea of business and business strategy.
I love learning and listening about how other departments work, their pain points, and the pros and cons of what they're doing. Sometimes it's not even necessarily about security that I'll talk about, but more the joy of understanding how organizations work.
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