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Tampa, Fl, Us

Tampa, Florida, United States

AT&T, Project Manager (Implementation) | Cybersecurity Engineer Tampa, FL June 2007 – July 2024 Managed complex security solutions consisting of multiple branch locations, site to site VPN tunnels, HA redundancy, remote access users, and multiple transport modalities. Assisted in the design, deployment, and process documentation of next-gen security solutions for enterprise level clients using Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco Firepower, and Checkpoint firewalls. Ensured projects were on time, within budget, and fulfilled original scope.• Implemented Fortinet SDWAN, SASE, and Palo Alto PRISMA cloud solutions reducing costs and complexity.• Utilized Active Directory Authentication for remote users to take advantage of Application ID and Web Filtering.• Communicated with client C-suite throughout implementation, providing achieved goals and potential delays.• Held project kick off call to review scope, identify stakeholders, review timeline, and the goal of each phase.• Mentored 10 specialists, in a collaborative environment, focusing on process improvement and innovation.• Worked with federal agencies to manage installation of TIC compliant firewalls, meeting OMB standards.• Effectively communicated complex cybersecurity concepts in layman's terms to client executives.• Developed custom security solutions tailored to unique needs of each client, enhancing overall protection levels.• Created detailed Visio diagrams identifying port connectivity, making the installation and testing more efficient.• Produced detailed process documentation, so that subsequent projects had a template, increasing efficiency. • Worked projects in an iterative manner, enhancing customer security with each phase. • Researched compliance regulations, such as GDPR and HIPAA, certifying security solution met standards.• Based on latest security trends, suggested advance features like Application ID, IDP/IPS, and SSL Inspection.

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Devised process, documentation, and implementation of Security Solution of 800 NY Life Insurance locations.• Managed multiple firewall deployments, simultaneously, involving high focus clients with over 90% OTP.• Lead PM for ALCOA deployment of redundant global firewalls, 200 site-to-site tunnels, and 3k remote users.Managed complex security solutions consisting of multiple branch locations, site to site VPN tunnels, HA redundancy, remote access users, and multiple transport modalities. Assisted in the design, deployment, and process documentation of next-gen security solutions for enterprise level clients using Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco Firepower, and Checkpoint firewalls. Ensured projects were on time, within budget, and fulfilled original scope.• Communicated with client C-suite throughout implementation, providing achieved goals and potential delays.• Held project kick off call to review scope, identify stakeholders, review timeline, and the goal of each phase.• Mentored 10 specialists, in a collaborative environment, focusing on process improvement and innovation.• Worked with federal agencies to manage installation of TIC compliant firewalls, meeting OMB standards.• Effectively communicated complex cybersecurity concepts in layman's terms to client executives.• Developed custom security solutions tailored to unique needs of each client, enhancing overall protection levels.• Created detailed Visio diagrams identifying port connectivity, making the installation and testing more efficient.• Produced detailed process documentation, so that subsequent projects had a template, increasing efficiency. • Worked projects in an iterative manner, enhancing customer security with each phase. • Researched compliance regulations, such as GDPR and HIPAA, certifying security solution met standards.• Based on latest security trends, suggested advance features like Application ID, IDP/IPS, and SSL Inspection.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Managed provisioning remote access security solutions companies using LDAP, AD, Radius, and Secure ID authentication. Using hub/spoke topology, designed and deployed branch sites, with full mesh redundancy. Responsible from kickoff to closeout of project. • Led project installing Cisco firewalls at every Starbucks, managing client relations and expectations.• Worked with developers, by testing new, next-gen capable, VPN Router, reaching market ahead of expectations. • Bolstered sales team efforts by explaining each feature available to client, maximizing customer satisfaction.• Project leader introduced remote site VPNs to allow secure connectivity to the corporate resources.• Devised script creation process for IBM mainframe, reducing VPN router configuration time by 30%.

Tampa, Florida, United States

AT&T, Project Manager (Implementation) | Cybersecurity Engineer Tampa, FL June 2007 – July 2024 Managed complex security solutions consisting of multiple branch locations, site to site VPN tunnels, HA redundancy, remote access users, and multiple transport modalities. Assisted in the design, deployment, and process documentation of next-gen security solutions for enterprise level clients using Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco Firepower, and Checkpoint firewalls. Ensured projects were on time, within budget, and fulfilled original scope.• Implemented Fortinet SDWAN, SASE, and Palo Alto PRISMA cloud solutions reducing costs and complexity.• Utilized Active Directory Authentication for remote users to take advantage of Application ID and Web Filtering.• Communicated with client C-suite throughout implementation, providing achieved goals and potential delays.• Held project kick off call to review scope, identify stakeholders, review timeline, and the goal of each phase.• Mentored 10 specialists, in a collaborative environment, focusing on process improvement and innovation.• Worked with federal agencies to manage installation of TIC compliant firewalls, meeting OMB standards.• Effectively communicated complex cybersecurity concepts in layman's terms to client executives.• Developed custom security solutions tailored to unique needs of each client, enhancing overall protection levels.• Created detailed Visio diagrams identifying port connectivity, making the installation and testing more efficient.• Produced detailed process documentation, so that subsequent projects had a template, increasing efficiency. • Worked projects in an iterative manner, enhancing customer security with each phase. • Researched compliance regulations, such as GDPR and HIPAA, certifying security solution met standards.• Based on latest security trends, suggested advance features like Application ID, IDP/IPS, and SSL Inspection.

Plant City, Florida, United States

Hillsborough Co. Schools, Math Teacher Plant City, FL • Instructed 7th and 8th grade students in mathematics, raising standardized test scores from previous year.• Established positive relationships with parents, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.• Assessed comprehension using quizzes, tests, and assignments. Prepared and implemented lesson plans.

Ft. Drum New York

US Army, Combat Medic Fort Drum, NY • Administered life-saving treatment, during high-stress situations, while taking charge of the scene. • Provided triage and stabilization services during large-scale operations to ensure patient safety. • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for personnel.