Zac Bowden is an accomplished Internal Audit Director – Analytics at Verizon, with over a decade of experience in enterprise risk management and data science. He leads initiatives to transform internal audit practices through data-driven decision-making, utilizing predictive analytics and machine learning to enhance risk assessment processes and identify emerging trends. Zac has a strong background in actuarial science, having earned his Bachelor’s from Drake University and a Master’s in Data Analytics from Georgia Tech. Throughout his career, he has pioneered innovative solutions to prioritize high-risk areas, improve audit efficiency, and support business development in technology and insurance sectors.