Sherri Flaks

Sherri Flaks is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in data management, application security, and auditing. Currently serving as the IT Director for Enterprise Data & Analytics at The Johns Hopkins Institutions since June 2000, Sherri defines and implements strategies for optimizing enterprise data while providing leadership in data governance and analytics across the institution. Previous roles include Applications Security Director, where leadership in application security for SAP systems was provided, and Advanced IT Auditor, managing audits and assessing internal controls. Sherri's earlier career includes positions as Advanced IT Auditor at USF+G and Information Technology Assurance Associate at Coopers & Lybrand LLC, where Sherri evaluated IT controls and supported financial audits across various industries. Sherri holds a BS in Decision and Information Sciences & Accounting from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business.