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Apex, Nc, Us

Durham, North Carolina, Us

• Served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and top authority in cybersecurity, overseeing a team of 24 professionals across cybersecurity operations, cyber defense, identity and access management, insider threat management, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) functions.• Spearheaded enterprise-wide security strategy, architecture, and operations, managing multi-disciplinary teams across 22 global sites.• Influenced board-level decisions by presenting cybersecurity strategies aligned with corporate objectives and risk tolerance.• Collaborated with executive leadership to integrate security strategies into business priorities, driving secure innovation.• Led Wolfspeed’s cybersecurity efforts, ensuring compliance with national-level standards critical to securing the U.S. government’s CHIPS grant for semiconductor innovation.• Managed a $6M budget, optimizing resources to enhance security posture, operational efficiency, and incident response capabilities.• Developed insider threat mitigation programs, reducing organizational risk through preventive measures and comprehensive monitoring.• Implemented world-class information security controlso Microsoft EMS E5o Microsoft Azure Sentinelo SailPointo CyberArko Netwrix Endpoint Protectoro Varoniso Rapid7o Carbon Blacko AuditBoardo RSAo Cisco ISEo Proofpoint Insider Threat Managemento KnowBe4o Fasoo EDRMo Stridero Red Canaryo CrowdStrikeo NIST CSFo CMMCo SOX

Durham, Nc, Us

• Led the Data Privacy & Protection program, executing 40+ security projects to enhance data integrity and compliance readiness.• Strengthened resilience by integrating DevSecOps principles into CI/CD workflows, improving application security and deployment efficiency.• Deployed advanced endpoint detection systems and automated response protocols, significantly reducing response times to cyber threats.

Durham, Nc, Us

• Designed and implemented third-party risk management frameworks, addressing vulnerabilities in vendor supply chains.• Elevated organizational cyber readiness by delivering comprehensive security awareness programs and tailored training for staff.• Mentored junior security professionals, building a pipeline of talent to sustain Wolfspeed’s growth in cybersecurity leadership.

Durham, Nc, Us

• Built and scaled Wolfspeed’s first comprehensive security infrastructure, adhering to stringent budgetary constraints and industry best practices.• Deployed advanced threat detection and insider threat management systems, reducing exposure to cyber risks.• Authored and maintained security SOPs, standardizing responses and improving operational

Thousand Oaks, Ca, Us

• Lead E-Discovery engineer with expertise in all aspects of E-Discovery procedures, collection and preservation of digital evidence, working extensively with Legal to ensure accurate and timely delivery• Lead forensic investigator with expertise in all aspects of digital forensics and analysis, working closely with HR, Legal and Compliance to ensure accurate and timely analysis while maintaining absolute confidentiality and integrity of the investigations• Leading Computer Security Incident Response Team of 4 direct reports, responsible for resolving all computer security incidents - Authored Computer Security Incident Response SOP and Manuals• Led evaluation, design and deployment of following security systems: - Enterprise logging infrastructure (Syslog, Symantec SIM, and LogLogic) - Gigamon Matrix Switch - Advanced Malware Analyzers• Currently leading projects to design and deploy the following security systems: - Enterprise SIEM enhancements - Netflow Analyzer - SourceFire IDS Deployment - Zero-Day Threat Management - Deep Packet Analysis and Packet Capture System - Laptop Hardening for Travelers to Risky Countries• Serve as Information Security SME on the following projects: - AD Monitoring and Reporting - Firewall Reporting and Analysis• Provide ongoing day-to-day operations: - Manage Dell SecureWorks Security Operations - Provide technical expertise for ongoing Security Assessments - Lead InfoSec SME and primary point of contact for Wintel, Unix, Network and Desktop groups - System owner of Logging Infrastructure - System owner of IDPS infrastructure• Provide Security Awareness training to employees and contractors - Present security policy overview at new-hire orientation - Teach @Home Security classes to internal staff• Research emerging threat landscape and provide analysis and recommendations across IS peer groups

Thousand Oaks, Ca, Us

Santa Clara, Ca, Us