Prof. Amanda Xu
Professor
Building 164, Room 3013
(909) 223-6651
Ms. Xu has served as a Lecturer at California State Polytechnic University Pomona, College of Business since Spring 2020. Her commitment lies in imparting her subject matter expertise and industry insights to students and faculty alike. She actively facilities opportunities for students to engage with C-level executives to aid in their career decisions. Furthermore, she dedicates herself to coaching and mentoring students, fostering their success in their professional endeavors.
Ms. Xu is driven by her passion for nurturing young professionals, aligning closely with the core values of the MSIS degree program at Cal Poly Pomona, which include:
1. Alumni Network: Fostering connections beyond graduation.
2. Learning by Doing: Emphasizing hands-on experience.
3. Inclusive and Diversity: Creating an environment that values diversity and inclusivity.
4. Opportunities: Providing access to certifications, internships, and job placements.
5. Building Connections/Network: Cultivating relationships within the industry.
6. Professors with Real-World Experience: Integrating practical insights into academia.
7. Skills Development: Equipping students with both technical and soft skills essential for success.
Recent Courses
· GBA 5100 – Fundamentals of IT Auditing
· GBA 6770 – Advanced IS Auditing
Research Interests
Audit transformation, top audit trends and focus areas, and internal audit leaders.
Professional Experience
Ms. Xu currently holds the position of Head of Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) at East West Bank, where she oversees the enterprise TPRM program. In this role, she is responsible for establishing TPRM governance, methodologies, frameworks, and tools in alignment with industry best practice and the Bank’s risk appetite. Her duties extend to strategizing and implementing TPRM initiatives, including stakeholder training and the implementation of key performance metrics such as SLAs, KRIs, KPIs, and scorecards. Ms. Xu also oversees ongoing monitoring of third party relationships, including negative news monitoring.
With over 30 years of experience in Information Assurance, including 12 years at KPMG, Ms. Xu brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She holds three professional certifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), and Project Management Professional (PMP). Additionally, she has served in leadership roles, including Past President of the
ISACA Los Angeles Chapter (2007-2010) and as a member of the Board of Directors from 2002-2020. Currently, she serves as the President on the Board of Directors of Pine Valley Estate.
Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California
· Master of Science in Information Security (MSIS), a STEM designated degree program, 2000
· Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Computer Information Systems), 1994