Accomplished IT professional with a passion for making meaningful contributions to IT Security, Networking, and Application Development. Over 14 years of IT security, leadership, risk assessment, business consultancy, and formal liaison experience in the Defense, Aerospace, and Finance industries. Proven track record resolving difficult issues with positive results for business critical initiatives. Successfully managed $2.2M indirect budgets, and $403K capital budgets, and a four-year $5M project. Demonstrates emotional intelligence, and effective interpersonal and communication skills.Highlights- Conducted numerous risk assessment for the Finance, Defense, and Aerospace industries- Established the first IT Security team in a major Defense and Aerospace company- Established NIST-based security programs for contractual compliance- Improving Business and IT Processes- Managing large complex projects (including a $5M / 4 year endeavor)- Provisioning new facilities (WAN, LAN, wireless, audiovisual, and voice services)- Creating and implementing effective cost reduction opportunities (reduced network expenses by 36% over 2 years)- Leading and developing strong collaborative teamsProven technical and managerial liaisonSpecialties: IT Security, Project Management, Compliance (NIST), Communication, Software Engineering, Managing Suppliers, Budget Management,
Listed skills include Systems Engineering, Security, Aerospace, Integration, and 32 others.