Michele Thomas Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Baltimore, Md, Us

Orlando, Fl, Us

New Braunfels, Texas, Us

I am a contributing member of the Identity Defined Security Alliance, collaborating with the best and brightest to help organizations reduce the risk of identity-related attacks.

Senior executive consulting on cybersecurity and zero trust, identity management, data management, IT governance.

Baltimore, Maryland, Us

As a Deputy Secretary of Information Technology and the first CTO for the state of Maryland I lead the state's innovation, digital transformation, strategy implementation, service delivery, and policy in IT Operations. This includes working collaboratively and effectively with leaders in cybersecurity, operations, data, communications, and legal.

Washington, Dc, Us

Serve as the Chief Information Security Officer for Science and Technology at DHS. Provide leadership, budget management, and delivery direction for the technology, cybersecurity, and IT compliance programs for the DHS science and technology programs. Lead the delivery operations, systems engineering, and timely performance of agency programs and business requirements through effective use of new technologies, cybersecurity, and privacy. This includes the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program, Zero Trust, and others. Responsible for annual and long-range planning and program development, operating policy, digital strategies, advanced technologies in research and applications, digital innovation, secure cloud implementation, and internal and external coordination through excellent customer service and management.

Washington, Dc, Us

Served as the Deputy Chief Technology Officer with offices in data management, emerging technology, enterprise architecture, engineering, and platform management. Provided leadership, direction, vision, and oversight for DOL by identifying and advising on mitigation efforts regarding the most significant program and agency risks to data-driven service delivery. Formulated long-range strategic plans for the implementation of technology and related programs. Recommended new initiatives and managed development of proposals related to IT initiatives and major portfolios that increased the value proposition to the citizen. Ensured that project and program requirements were translated into architecture, design, and outcomes that led to results that fit within the DOL data-driven missions.

Washington, Dc, Us

Led, supported, and managed the following programs at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): Cybersecurity Program, Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Program, Privacy Program, Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Program, Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) implementation; and NHTSA's IT strategic planning and budget execution to ensure that all information technology investments and activities support the strategic goals and mission of the agency efficiently, effectively, and securely.

Riverdale, Maryland, Us

APHIS is a multi-faceted USDA Agency with a broad mission area that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, administering the Animal Welfare Act, and carrying out wildlife damage management activities. We have a local, national, and international presence, and are 9,000+ strong. APHIS protects the health and value of U.S. agricultural, natural, and other resources. As CISO, I was responsible for leadership and coordination in cybersecurity operations, compliance, architecture, and risk management, as well as for securing APHIS networks and systems by collecting, analyzing, integrating, and sharing information among all USDA component services. I coordinated cybersecurity situational awareness, resources, and reporting for APHIS organizations and personnel in order to protect APHIS programs, information, and assets. I also directed the policy and governance of the agency Identity, Access and Credential Management (ICAM) Program.

Washington, Dc, Us

I worked at DOE headquarters in the Washington, DC, area in the CIO's Office of Corporate Project Management. I managed several cybersecurity programs (identity management [ICAM/PKI], Trusted Internet Connection [TIC], mobility) focusing on operational guidance, governance, architecture, policy, service delivery, strategic planning, and performance and risk management. I was also a senior security analyst working on several inter-agency task forces on information security.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Principal Security Officer for a consulting firm in the DC area. Provide cyber security and PKI consulting services to international, commercial, and government clients (Interpol, DEA, DOE).

Information security consultant for U.S government agencies and international law enforcement organizations. Primary focus was on cyber security governance with international law enforcement organizations and PKI governance and policy, HIPAA auditing, and Certification and Accreditation of cyber security systems at various U.S. Government Agencies

Mclean, Va, Us

Senior Security Project Manager, leading consulting teams implementing PKI, identity management, and IPv6 implementations at various government agencies. Primary PKI focus was on cross-certification with the Federal Bridge Certification Authority, PKI operations, governance, and policy. Primary IPv6 focus was on IPv6 implementation planning at DOD.

Directed a team of security professionals in developing a PKI offering for a business infrastructure provider.

Washington, Dc, Us

Program Manager for all external agency services such as messaging backbone, firewalls, directories, PKI, and other business solutions. Led a team of 100+ contractors supporting a user population of over 140,000 users. Represented the agency at national and international conferences and standards bodies. I also provided consulting to foreign governments on behalf of the Treasury Secretary.

Managed a government law enforcement agency's Technical Services Division (the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network - FinCEN) where I engineered and managed intelligence and forensics networks. The work focused on intelligence and forensics work supporting anti-money laundering and financial crimes enforcement on local, state, federal, and international levels.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Managed classified networks for the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon.

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