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Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

United States

● Execute all aspects of the projects including scheduling, monitoring cost, and quality control while keeping the team members engaged and increase efficiency ● Manage multiple penetration testing projects simultaneously, ensuring successful completion of the project while keeping the team accountable ● Presenting statuses, issues, risks to senior management in a timely manner, removing blockers holding up teams, ensuring completion of projects on time● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement improvements, fostering a positive and productive environment● Work together with all stakeholders to prioritize, and communicate productivity improvements provide conflict resolution for the competing priorities ● Led cross-functional teams to deliver the project on time within budget, utilize forecasting tool to analyze budget spending trends for our projects

El Paso, Texas, United States

Led the delivery of comprehensive security strategies that optimize the organization's security posture in a cloud environmentImplemented security controls and technologies to protect against threats, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security solutionsLead a team of cybersecurity and infrastructure specialists in planning, implementing, and managing security initiatives and infrastructure projects Directed the planning and implementation of enterprise security systems in Azure and AWS cloud platformsDirect management, maintenance, and support of Virtual and Physical Network environments, including Desktop and MobileplatformsEvaluated RFPs and SOWs submitted by vendors and led the procurement process with end-to-end support for all projectsLed the deployment of cloud-based management platforms and designed a training plan for the stakeholdersOrchestrated transition to AWS, Microsoft Azure AD, and Google Cloud to facilitate asynchronous learning from legacy systemsEnsured the ongoing monitoring of the network, providing analysis and appropriate recommendations for upgrades and future needsOversaw Security department back office operations, including facilitating cross-functional stakeholder engagement, managing a budget of ~$5M, coordinating vendor procurement, and leading Security strategic goals development and ongoing reporting

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Managed a team of developers, and communication specialists, coordinated with software developers to build and maintain digital technology infrastructure by utilizing Scrum FrameworkAligned the organization’s resiliency program with ISO, NIST, and SOC standards, surpassing partner expectations and ensuring best practice complianceEstablished auditing standards based on state and federal regulations. Audited Employment Eligibility Verification and prepared the reports for Human Resources to improve hiring practices. Developed improvement plans to switch over to E-Verify for I-9 formsEstablished, implemented, and enforced change management practices, policies, and procedure standards as well asdocumented procedures for any critical events that require remediationOversaw the development and maintenance of all Network Operations documentation including, desktop procedures, networkdiagrams, troubleshooting guides, support and change request cases, project plans, disaster recovery plans, incident response, and procurement requests

Houston, Texas Area

Developed a cohesive digital brand strategy across all facets of the organization’s online presence (web applications, e-communications, social media ecosystem). Provided strategic insight, expertise, and leadership to help the organization better leverage digital channels against its goalsConduct market research on the feasibility of expanding to a new locationIdentified and developed implementation of the latest IT standard for client networks, including SIEM, Web hosting servers,Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and ensure alignment with business goals

Microcredentials, Organizational Leadership

Pmp, Project Management

Google Project Management: Professional Certificate, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Project ManagementGain an immersive understanding of the practices and skills needed to succeed.

Category 1 Administrator Training, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Master Of Education, Mathematics | Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Mathematics