[ by Howard Haykin ]

The SEC promoted a current staff member as its new Deputy Chief Information Officer, in a role that's expected to work to further modernize and enhance the agency’s information technology systems.  Pamela Dyson, who joined the SEC November 2010, has filled several key roles within the SEC's OIT, or Office of Information Technology: 

• Assistant Director for Enterprise Operations. In her first position, she managed day-to-day operations such as network engineering, database administration, data storage, telecommunications, and support services for the SEC’s headquarters and 11 regional offices.
• Chief Technology Officer, a role in which she implemented a rigorous and persistent security program, managed enterprise architecture and system development, and enhanced the project management and investment oversight functions has been named the

As Deputy Director, Ms. Dyson will coordinate closely with the agency’s divisions and offices to maintain an innovative, secure, and efficient technology infrastructure.

SEC CIO Thomas Bayer had this to say about his new Deputy:  "Pam is an outstanding professional with a valuable combination of technical knowledge and leadership experience.  Her efforts to increase the efficiency of OIT operations have already made a significant impact on the agency, and we’re pleased to welcome her to this new position."

In recent years, the SEC has taken significant steps to enhance its technological capabilities and modernize its computer system. This includes, the following:

• deploying a centralized database for the thousands of tips and complaints it receives,
• installing a new automated work-flow system to track and triage enforcement actions,
• creating a new automated e-discovery system to help investigators rapidly review evidence,
• setting up a national standardized collection and storage system for SEC inspections and examinations,
• developing and procuring a unique system to analyze market data, and
• refurbishing its financial management system.

Prior Professional Experience:  Before joining the SEC staff, Ms. Dyson was the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the U.S. International Trade Commission, where she held several positions of increasing responsibility and served as an auxiliary member of several agency-wide executive committees.  Ms. Dyson is a graduate of the University of Maryland in College Park.   [SEC PR 12-208, 10/11/12]