Dr. Johnny Guimaraes, MBA, CISA, CISM, CDPSE, CISSP
Adjunct Professor @ St. Thomas University
About
Enthusiastic college professor and cybersecurity professional with broad executive-level experience in financial services, information technology, and cyber/privacy security. I specialize in governance, risk management, compliance, and security awareness training. My passion lies in educating the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through inclusive, real-world instruction and mentoring. I’ve led large-scale IT transformations, built HIPAA-compliant infrastructures, and developed state-level data systems. As a founding member of the CyberMinds Research Institute, I advocate for digital safety across communities and organizations. I hold multiple industry certifications and have published research on cybersecurity awareness and mental health care coordination.
United States
Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
Higher Education
Cybersecurity, Information Security, Data Governance, IT Risk Management, Research, Student Mentoring, Online Instruction, Cybersecurity GRC, Higher Education Teaching, Online Teaching, Auditing, Internal Audit, IT Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Finance, Financial Risk, Fraud, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Risk Management
Experience
Adjunct Professor
St. Thomas University
Miami, FL
Adjunct Professor teaching Accounting Information Systems to undergraduate students in both hybrid and online learning environments. Develops and delivers engaging course content that integrates accounting principles with information technology applications, emphasizing real-world business processes, data management, and internal controls. Utilizes interactive learning strategies and industry-standard software to prepare students for professional roles in accounting, auditing, and financial systems management.
Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida
Teach and mentor undergraduate students in cybersecurity, governance, and data management, emphasizing both technical depth and applied problem-solving. Guide students through capstone projects that integrate real-world challenges, industry standards, and best practices in information security management. Design and develop inclusive, accessible, and engaging course materials that support diverse learning needs and modalities. Deliver high-quality instruction across in-person, online, and hybrid formats using active learning and assessment-driven teaching methods. Foster professional growth and critical thinking by connecting academic learning to emerging technologies and practical applications in cybersecurity and data governance.
Adjunct Professor
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida, United States
Founding Partner
CyberMINDS Research Institute
Florida, United States
Deliver cybersecurity education to diverse audiences Provide consulting services to SMBs Lead tabletop exercises for disaster recovery and business continuity
Vice President, IT and Data Analytics
Thriving Mind South Florida
Miami
Doing business as Thriving Mind South Florida, South Florida Behavioral Health Network manages the public mental health and substance use system of care in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties which serves over 65,000 patients annually. Responsible for all the technology, data, analytic, network and cyber/information security needs of the organization.
Associate Research Fellow
Americas Institute for Cybersecurity Leadership
A non-partisan think tank focused on cyber security discourse relevant to North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Deputy Internal Auditor
City of Pompano Beach
Pompano Beach, Florida
A municipality located in northeastern Broward County Florida with a population of over 100,000 residents that provides public safety, utility, recreation, air park, and other direct services. Responsible for planning and leading city-wide operational, financial and information technology audits.
Internal Audit Supervisor
Mednax, National Medical Group
Sunrise, Florida
A publicly traded NYSE Corporation that provides neonatal and pediatric intensive care and anesthesiology services in over 30 states and Puerto Rico. Responsible for planning and leading operational, financial (SOX 404) and information technology audits.
Interim CFO / Director of Compliance Monitoring
CareerSource South Florida
Miami
Served as interim CFO and managed the agency's audit and compliance program.
Contract Compliance Audit Unit Administrator
Florida Department of Children and Families
Miami
Established the state's first contract oversight audit unit which monitored contracted community based organizations for contract and regulatory compliance.
Assistant Financial Controller
Tenet Healthcare
Miami
Assistant controller for Florida Health Professionals, the hospital's home health company.
Education
St. Thomas University
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Executive Doctorate degree in Information Security.
Colson Fellow
Nova Southeastern University
Management Information Systems and Security
Master's of Science in Management Information Systems and Security
Florida International University
Accounting
Completed 32 Masters level credits in Accounting.
Nova Southeastern University
Business
Distinguished Academic Achievement Award, 1991
University of Florida
Finance & Economics
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