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Bedford, TX, US

I established and managed mature technology processes focusing on compliance and risk management for enterprise clients. I drive continuous improvement in technology delivery through automation and act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives. My role involves coordinating communications with key stakeholders, including regulators, and developing.

Birdnest Investments, LLC was formed to provide an umbrella entity under which investments can be made in Information Technology Companies. Data is the fuel that is driving the future, and technology is the vehicle that is shaping how we consume it. Birdnest Investments seek to invest in IT Companies that provide professional and comprehensive consulting &.

Dallas, TX, US

• As the Director of Program Management, I spearheaded a dynamic team, achieving notable milestones and driving substantial growth in our Project Management practice:
• Growth and Efficiency: Drove a 10% annual growth in our Project Management practice. Enhanced project efficiency by 15%, elevating customer satisfaction scores by 19%.
• Strategic Project Leadership: Successfully managed diverse projects aligning business and technology goals, with a 95% on-time completion rate.
• Cybersecurity Project Oversight: Oversaw key cybersecurity initiatives, reducing security breaches by 27% and enhancing data protection.
• PMO Strategy Development: Crafted PMO offerings and strategies, increasing market engagement by 21%.
• Team Leadership: Built and mentored a high-performing team of 10, improving team productivity by 36%.

Dallas, TX, US

• As an IT Governance Leader, my contributions were pivotal in enhancing organizational efficiency and compliance:
• Governance and Compliance: Led the development of IT Governance Frameworks, achieving a 22% increase in regulatory compliance and a 30% reduction in security incidents.
• Service Delivery Efficiency: Improved IT service delivery efficiency by 20%, aligning IT operations more closely with business objectives, reflected in a 34% rise in stakeholder satisfaction.
• Audit Excellence: Conducted internal ISO9001 audits, resulting in a flawless external audit record with zero findings, highlighting our 22% improvement in compliance standards.In this role, my leadership not only.

GB

• As a Business Continuity Planning Advisor, my role centered on enhancing our bank's resilience:
• BIA Facilitation: Guided Business Impact Assessments across various functions, improving the bank's disruption preparedness by 33%
• Expert BIA Guidance: Offered expertise in fiscal, reputational, and operational impact analysis, leading to a 20% enhancement in risk management effectiveness.
• Strategic BCP Discussions: Conducted in-depth discussions on third-party risk and regulatory compliance in BCP, achieving a 26% improvement in third-party risk mitigation.
• Risk Reduction Through Strategic Recommendations: Documented BIA outcomes, aiding in effective risk mitigation within BCP/DRP frameworks, resulting in a 26% decrease in overall business risk.My contributions were vital.

Melbourne, Victoria, AU

• As a Senior Program Manager in Information Security (GRC), I led key initiatives with significant impact:
• Server Remediation Leadership: Led the remediation of 400+ non-supported servers and applications, valued at over $7 million. Facilitated workshops and sessions involving IT staff and leadership, identifying key.
• ROM Assessment Execution: Developed Rough Order of Magnitude assessments, detailing application remediation strategies, cost estimations, resource allocation, and timelines. This contributed to a 39% improvement in.
• Risk Management and Efficiency Boost: Fostered collaboration, identifying and mitigating project risks, leading to a 10% increase in organizational efficiency and collaboration.
• Strategic Planning: Developed and gained buy-in for a critical business case and migration plan, contributing to a 57% improvement in project adoption and execution.My strategic leadership effectively enhanced our.

GB

• As a Senior Manager of Information Security, my leadership was pivotal in enhancing cybersecurity measures:
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Fostered alliances with business and tech leaders, achieving a 15% increase in cybersecurity program adoption.
• Global Oversight: Enhanced global site security compliance by 50% through oversight of Site Isolation and Resiliency programs.
• Risk Management Efficiency: Streamlined risk processes, increasing risk mitigation effectiveness by 50% in MFG/OT cybersecurity.My role was instrumental in driving significant improvements in our organization's.

New York, NY, US

• Managed major infrastructure programs and projects for all Macy’s and Bloomingdale's headquarter locations to include Macy’s Harold Square and Bloomingdale's 59th street locations. Responsible for the IT infrastructure.
• Led internal and external IT partnerships to ensuring all IT related requirements for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade were delivered around the city, ensuring smooth parade operation.
• Led the planning and delivery of over 1400 RetailNext entryway traffic statistic capturing devices in 150 store locations
• Managed the install of technology for over 30 3rd party vendors in Macy’s locations nationwide
• Led effort to resolve technical issue with mobile devices for both Macy’s and Bloomingdale's, extended the useful life by an additional 30%
• Work with team on process improvement for on-boarding and off-boarding employees

Houston, Texas, US

• Cyber Security Program Manager | Information Risk Manager, supporting account in the financial industry and cooperate initiatives. Lead the European Union general Data Protection Regulation, (GDPR) initiative for all.
• Lead projects that reduce risk of exposure due to inappropriate User access (User Access Management)
• Led effort with development teams to ensure certificate updates SHA1 to SHA2.
• Lead cyber security policy development and implementation for the transition of over 8000 servers from customer support to HPE support.
• Single point of contract for account security issue escalations.
• Worked with all Business Unit owners to identify, analyze, and develop policies, tools and execution disciplines that would lead to regulation compliance prior to the GDPR regulation go live date.

Houston, Texas, US

Plan, direct, and coordinate cross-functional and matrix teams, including Network and Software Engineers, Customer Service Reps, and Business Analysts. Manage multiple simultaneous projects, large and small. Manage customer expectations through cultivating and maintaining excellent customer relationships. Responsible for team building, including hiring and.

Houston, Texas, US

Plan, direct, and coordinate cross-functional team’s activities to manage and implement project and/or interrelated Programs from start to final operational stage...

Bs, Electrical Engineering Technology

As, Applied Science Of Electronics

Associate Of Science - As, Applied Science Of Technology

Avionics Certificate/Advance Fire Control, Avionics