Martin Sokalski

Martin Sokalski is a Principal in KPMG U.S. and a Global Leader of Emerging Technology Risk practice. He is also a U.S. Leader for KPMG's Digital Risk Solutions. A professional services veteran with more than 19 years of advisory experience with a focus on helping organizations embrace the ‘art of possible’ and design new (and responsible) digital operating and governance models enabled by innovation and emerging technologies. He is focused on innovation and transformation enabled by technologies like Intelligent Automation (RPA, AI/Machine Learning), Mobile, and Internet of Things (IoT) among others by incorporating foundational risk management, governance models, compliance, security and controls.

Emerging Technologies and IT Advisory Services

In Emerging Technology Risk service network, Martin leads Digital Solutions which include Blockchain,/Cryptocurrencies, Mobile, Internet of Things (IoT) and Connected Devices, Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence among others. These technologies are disrupting and transforming strategies and operating models for clients across a wide range of industry verticals.  Martin leads initiatives relating to identifying and mitigating key risks and issues impacting the broader industry, development of thought leadership and awareness, and directly engaging with clients and industry communities to resolve complex challenges.

Martin has successfully led numerous engagements focused on building operating models and governance and integrating risk management, compliance, governance, and controls for organizations experiencing digital transformation driven by disruptors like Internet of Things and connected devices, Mobile, Agile, and Robotic Process Automation / Cognitive.

Examples of Martin’s recent and notable client accomplishments include assisting: state and city agencies embark on smart transportation and autonomous vehicle journey; auto and product manufacturing ecosystem enhance their connected vehicle cybersecurity governance programs; hospital networks better manage risk over disparate connected medical devices; enterprises deploy a mobile/BYOD strategy and design and implement modern and agile development/dev ops target operating models; financial services organizations embed security, privacy, and integrity of their mobile banking and trading platforms; and assist organizations manage and govern Intelligent Automation (RPA through Artificial Intelligence) programs to inform and optimize strategy, delivery, risk management, and operations.

Martin continues to focus on development and delivery of strategic yet pragmatic solutions in disruptive technologies that are aligned with business objectives and leading practices. Seamless integration of leading practices in data security and privacy, compliance requirements, controls integration and assurance, processing integrity, and secure product and software development, are integral part of Martin’s solutioning.