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Vienna, Va. Usa

Subject Matter Expert in IT project and program management support at the CDC National Center for Environmental Health/ Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) Office of the Director (OD) Information Services Program Support Team (ISPST).- Program support and governance for compliance certification requirements for IT investments within NCEH/ATSDR- Project management of IT investments within the agency requiring the use of multiple internal systems for Technical, Financial and Strategic information to complete Annual Operational Assessments.- Work one-on-one with Business Unit Stewards to confirm and collaborate in obtaining current and correct information.- Process redesign for completion of IT investment operational analyses and disposition plans.- Complete audit of ISPST Share Point site for redesign and operational improvement.- Consulted on the use of Azure DevOps for end-to-end ticketing and response of project requirements including, Epics, User Stories and Tasks.

United States

In my role as a cybersecurity professional, I specialize in safeguarding the digital infrastructure of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) at the CDC. With expertise in Administrative Security, IT Security Services, Security Support Activities, and Application Security, I am adept at managing and enhancing security across multiple domains. Responsibilities: Administrative Security: - Ensure compliance with federal IT security policies for CFA systems, applications, and processes.- Safeguard Agency information with a focus on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.- Provide innovative solutions for emerging security threats, aligning with legislative regulations.- Advise IT security officials on the implementation of technologies to enhance CFA's security. IT Security Services: - Deliver expert advice for identifying, monitoring, and mitigating system security vulnerabilities.- Execute plans of actions, support security assessments, and collaborate with CDC security personnel.- Conduct vulnerability assessments, maintain strong relationships with organizational staff. Security Support Activities: - Assist in remediating system vulnerabilities and gather security documentation.- Review server/software change requests, develop disaster recovery plans.- Participate in EPLC Stage-Gate Reviews and contribute to security exercises. Application Security: - Provide IT security support for CFA developers and IT project teams.- Offer technical advice on secure source code techniques throughout the SDLC.- Guide developers to ensure regulatory compliance and support secure SDLC processes.- Proficient in Micro Focus Fortify and Web Inspect tools for security assessments.

United States

As a contracted Subject Matter Expert for the CDC's NCEH and ATSDR's OIA, I have diverse responsibilities. My expertise lies in cybersecurity, where I analyze server vulnerabilities and track remediation efforts. I ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards, acting as a liaison between GRASP and CDC's Security Operations. Using Azure DevOps, I manage security scan workload. Additionally, I assist senior management in complying with federal data security standards. Within the EPLC, I participate in defining, researching, and updating project-level documentation. Following the CDC's process, I create compliant documents such as Business Needs Statements, ConOps, Project Process Agreements, Product Design, Security Risk Assessments, User Stories, and more. For annual security documentation, I create, review, and update Privacy Impact Statements, Operational Assessments, Recovery Plans, Compliance verifications, Implementation Plans, and other materials. I serve as the security efforts archivist. I also guide DevOps teams on vulnerability remediation.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Pearce Technologies, Inc specializes in government computer consulting using Best of Breed computer consulting practices. With over 30 years of government experience we can assist you with IT Management, Project Management, Disaster Recovery Planning, Application Programming, Websites, Customer Service Centers and a full catalog of Microsoft Services, we are uniquely situated to handle all of your IT needs.

Chamblee, Georgia

Contracted to CDC’sNational Center for Environmental HealthAgency for Toxic Substances and Disease RegistriesDivision of Toxicology and Human SciencesALS sectionWorking with the Full Time Employees and the DRT staff work on the ALS surveillance system consisting of a website (www.cdc.gov/als) that includes a CDC unique set of user surveys to gather information on patients with ALS. Understanding the critical nature of the PII Health data received and ensuring the safety and security of that data both in transit and at rest.• Uses knowledge of SDLC/EPLC phases such as Planning, Analysis/Design, Development, and Testing for software /system development process.• Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements. -Serve as expert Subject Matter Expert for all Security related documentation for the project and consult on all data calls for project information including, but not limited to ;Project Charters, Business Needs Statements, Data Usage Agreements, Project Plans, Certification and Authorization packages Requirements Documentation, Design documents, SLA's/MOU's, Annual Operational Analysis, Security Plans, etc. - Understanding the braoder picture of compliance as realted to both CDC and HHS policies and guidlines as well as relevant NIST, COBITS and industry standards.• Timely delivery of deliverables and services in terms of schedules, deadlines, goals and targets without regard to other factors like quality and resourcefulness.• One on one communication with both FTE and DRT staff to implement continuous changes to the website, keep the updates timely, and yet preserve the timeline and scope of changes to the overall project.

Greater Atlanta Area

Working with the ALS section on completing the survey section of their website. This website is targeted to the ALS patient and providers for input to gather data and assist researchers with finding a cure.

Atlanta Georgia

Enterprise Performance Lifecycle Management/Business Analyst May 2013 – September 2014Additionally Contracted to CDC’sNational Center for Environmental HealthAgency for Toxic Substances and Disease RegistriesDivision of Toxicology and Human SciencesALS sectionWorking with the Full Time Employees and the DRT staff work on the ALS surveillance system consisting of a website (www.cdc.gov/als) that includes a CDC unique set of user surveys to gather information on patients with ALS.Originally Contracted to CDC’sInformatics Services Branch, Division of Health Informatics and SurveillanceCenter for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory ServicesOffice of Public Health Scientific ServicesWorking with the original Public Health Information Network for Reportable Diseases – helped in defining the new role for PHINS and working with various departments on specific disease reporting requirements to include in the overall structure of a nationwide reporting system.• Uses knowledge of SDLC/EPLC phases such as Planning, Analysis/Design, Development, and Testing for software /system development process.• Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements.

Dawsonville, Georgia

Retired from State of Georgia with 34 years service

Serve as the Chief Information Officer for the Office of Information Technology. Responsible for the entire agency Information Technology division. Handling 1 million dollar plus budget, planning, and procuring necessary equipment and services to accomplish mission of the IT department while in alignment with agency and state goals. Supervise 15+ member staff in supporting 750+ user base. Ultimately responsible for the successful implementation of Information Technology to accomplish agency mission and business goals through either vendor services or in house staff efforts for software and hardware solutions through services such as database administration, application maintenance and enhancements, production environment control, field and technical support through efficient Helpdesk and support operations.

Serve as the Deputy Director for the Office of Information Technology including directing, planning, budgeting and organizing agency projects for the DOA in a mixed UNIX and Windows environment. Directly assist the CIO in the day to day operations of the IT unit for the department. Work with a variety of business units inside the department to accomplish the goals of the IT unit as well as the business unit.

Serve as the Project Consultant for the Office of Information Technology including directing, planning, budgeting and organizing agency projects for the DOA in a mixed UNIX and Windows environment. Develop and maintain all policies, practices and procedures concerning project management within the agency.Required to maintain through knowledge of agency needs and technology industry standards and apply that technology to business practices of the individual business units using industry standard project frameworks such as Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMI), and Microsoft Agile framework. Supervise the IT staff consisting of both technical and clerical staff including operations, development and oversee vendors to accomplish project objectives. Responsible for creating and maintaining project plans in Microsoft Project, Visio and Project Server in addition to gaining acceptance from all stakeholders in the project. These stakeholders include, but are not limited to the Commissioner of Agriculture, the CIO, the Administration Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner of the division where the project will take place, and the business unit director and staff. Determine and monitor project timelines, resource allocations and other milestone events within the project to ensure that the project proceeds as planned. Report on project status to all levels of stakeholders in formal and informal communications as per the communications plan. Develop and deliver or oversee the training of end users and management in all aspects of the new application delivered from the project. Conduct Post-Implementation assessments of project deliverables and match those to the original project objectives. I also have the primarily responsibility for all aspects of agency disaster recovery planning. Identify and assist in the entire process of obtaining outside resources for projects beyond the scope of the internal IT staff.

Serve as the Director of Information Technology for the Information Technology unit including directing, planning, budgeting and organizing agency resources for the GPSC. Develop and maintain all IT policies.Required to maintain through knowledge of agency needs and technology industry standards and apply that technology to business practices of the commission. Supervise the IT staff consisting of both technical and clerical staff including MSCE's, MCP's, MCDBA's, A+ technicians and temporary workers. Responsible for creating and maintaining a high performance environment. Primarily responsible for all aspects of agency disaster recovery plan. Identify and supervise the entire process of obtaining outside resources for projects beyond the scope of the internal IT staff. Create and encourage a sense of cooperation, pride and trust in the work environment

Associate Of Science Diploma, Computer Science Technology

High School Diploma

Business Administration- Computer Science