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United States

United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Westfield Center, Ohio, Us

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

Perform risk reviews of technology infrastructure and operations including distributed systems, applications, and databases. Developed and tested controls including third party management, access control, disaster recovery, technical configurations, and incident and problem management. Also performed cybersecurity focused risk reviews in the areas of information security and confidentiality, anti-malware and malicious code, and vulnerability management. Evaluated the effectiveness of controls implemented on firewalls, proxy and FTP servers, and IDS/IPS devices. Provided technology owners with recommendations to mitigate risks and strengthen their control environments. Performed risk evaluations on emerging technologies and systems. Provided the following value-added contributions to the Risk Review Group:• Performed IT General Control (ITGC) SOX testing on a variety of distributed and mainframe applications and systems. • Managing Editor of the quarterly Risk Review Group publication. Received formal recognition for leadership displayed throughout the process of creating the publication and keeping the team focused and on target with the agenda and directives of senior management. • Led a team of individuals to help improve employee retention within the Risk Review Group as part of an HR initiative.• Managed the 2011 RRG Technology Audit information sharing program which increased risk intelligence.• Subject matter expert with mobile device technologies and risks including BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) initiatives.

Akron, Oh, Us

Performed global IT general control (ITGC) Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing on operating systems, applications, and databases including Unix, Oracle, SAP, Windows, AS/400, and IBM mainframe. Analyzed sub-processes involving Program Change, Account Management, Logical Access, Physical Access, Backup & Recovery and Production Control. Increased efficiencies by streamlining and automating testing processes and procedures. Created best practice control testing strategies. Evaluated control exceptions and performed remediation testing. Trained and mentored new team members.

Akron, Oh, Us

Established best practice deskside support policies and procedures for Goodyear’s outsourcing engagement with IBM. Managed escalated deskside service issues to resolution. Monitored, reviewed, and revised metrics for deskside service level agreements. Participated in the analysis and recommendations for hardware transition and replacement plans with customers. Established and documented deployment and support standards for Blackberry and Palm mobile devices. Provided local and remote technical support to business critical users including VPs and the CEO.

Akron, Oh, Us

Supported and managed desktop software, hardware, and peripherals for users at the Akron HQ campus and across North America. Managed or participated in key projects such as the Active Directory migration, Xerox copier lease expirations, Lotus Notes 6.5 upgrades, Windows NT roaming profile eliminations, Symantec AntiVirus rollout, and PDA standardization. Performed Level 3 technical support responsibilities which included creating and maintaining desktop and laptop images.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Resolved second level problems for systems, networks, and applications at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Designed, implemented, and coordinated solutions with proven and advanced system technologies. Supported Statements of Work for remote Goodyear locations.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), International Business

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Organizational Manamagement