• In under 2 months, recruited and staffed a highly talented team of 10 information security professionals.Drove an infosec program that reduced Array’s operating risks to sustain a 100% remote global workforce:• Consolidated international operations to 15 low/mid risk countries using a robust risk framework.• Deployed secure EDM-EPP with SentinelOne-XDR, Zscaler-SSE to mitigate edge compute risks.• Managed umbrella infosec department protecting 3 subsidiaries.• Turned around IT operations in 4 months & improved operational response meeting 5min response SLAs.• Delivered company’s first SOC 2 Type II certification & renewed annual PCI-DSS certification.• Bolstered Array’s cyber security defense posture with pen tests, MFA, RBAC-IAM, PAM, SIEM analytics.• Hardened Google Cloud Platform by: • Automating docker container OS image vulnerability scans and prioritizing remediations.
 • Implementing Web Application Firewall analytics and Cloud Armor anti-DDOS protections. • Instantiating tuned RBAC access provisioning with security logging & analysis.• Established a new DevSecOps & DataSecOps team/culture; installed a data protection & governance framework; implemented CI/CD pipeline security with SAST scanning; MFA-enabled 3rd party tooling like Domo, Mode, Metabase, RedGate, Re-Tool, and Superblocks.• Upskilled developers to harden code early in the development lifecycle by installing secure code training. • Launched/Chaired Executive Security Council with C-Suite to foster partnerships and gain program buy-in.• Hardened API platform by launching anti-fraud risk program; partnered with credit bureau to manage risks.• Implemented Table Top Exercises to strengthen incident response processes across the ELT.• Installed & consistently delivered quarterly OKRs & associated KPIs.• Instantiated monthly compliance risk review board to evolve company-wide infosec policies & practices.

Pioneered an innovative cross-functional organization spanning across the DoD and Federal Government to execute strategic national security missions in the Pacific Theater. Developed key partnerships across Hawaii’s Federal, State, Local Government and Private Industry, in order to facilitate information sharing and increase the defensive posture of partner networks. Shaped strategic priorities and drove operations to defend U.S. interests in the Pacific by effectively leading cross-functional teams. Recruited essential staff with skills needed to accelerate organizational success and adapt to a rapidly changing technology landscape. Became the first chair of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Employee Resource Group and advocated for AAPI issues for employees across the Pacific.

Led IT & Operations for the rapidly growing 50-person venture capital travel technology start up with customers spanning 62 countries and 24/7/365 operations. Reported to the CTO; recruited to transform operations during a period of hyper growth and low margin of failure. In less than 3 years, scaled B2B infrastructure globally and achieved 99.99% uptime reliability servicing high-transaction contracts with American Airlines, Priceline, AMEX, Emirates, Air Canada, and The Star Alliance. • Instituted an innovation culture and took calculated risks to gain competitive advantage:• Examples: delivered first-ever data analytics solution to enable strategic decision making, implemented global distributed storage replication, vital for sustaining 24/7/365 global operations. • Led large-scale network and IA security architecture designs and hardened enterprise networks.• Influenced CEO/CFO decision making for adopting and funding new strategic technology initiatives.• Recruited key staff and developed a strong leadership cadre. Successfully executed a succession plan. Intimately involved in building teams and developing leaders. • Implemented new processes to increase efficiency, including IT Helpdesk triage, software release management into the production environment, and customer API governance.

Responsible for operating & maintaining the U.S. Southern Command’s 4000-user unclassified and classified networks spanning 9 remote sites across the U.S. and Latin America. Regularly depended upon to solve the hardest networking problems/mission-critical outages. Mentored junior co-workers and taught networking classes to develop team capabilities. Entrusted to conduct network forensics analysis and security investigations. Designed and implemented multiple projects, to include: SNMPv3 migration, IPTV implementation, SSHv2 migration, RADIUS integration, CISCOWORKS v2.6 install, Cisco Aironet secure wireless installation at SOUTHCOM Commander's residence, KG175 to KG255 security upgrade. Researched and provided technical analysis for potential adoption of IPv6, Thin Client, network monitoring agents.

• Member of Fleet Systems Engineering Team (FSET) responsible for the support and migration of the OCONUS Naval Enterprise Network (ONE-NET)Administrative:• Involved with planning architectural changes to the network and physical ISP/OSP infrastructure.• Liaison with multiple departments to gather information regarding customer/building moves, as well as new requirements.• Configuration Manager - responsible for engineering solutions for the Information Technology Operations Center (ITOC). - Identified $4 million of infrastructure shortfalls and additions.Technical:• Responsible for day-to-day network operations, to include maintenance and disaster recovery.• Advise ITOC director of technical and programmatic issues relating to ONE-NET.• Manage ONE-NET NIPRnet and SIPRnet circuits.• Support 96 building base network infrastructure, along with 7 outlaying remote sites (WAN) with network services. (Approximately 2000 users)

• Responsible for day-to-day network operations• Liaison between 35th AF Comm. Squadron and Navy ITOC Department• Research, recommend, and implement solutions for new customer requirements• Simplify complicated tasks into smaller parts for completion, often in teams• Trained ITOC personnel on network configuration and vulnerability assessment• Primary POC for tactical systems issues, to include: GCCS-M(K/J) and Centrix-J/K• Designed migration from AF network to Navy network for 540 users. (Acquired IPs, FQDN)• Migrated GCCS-K from NES encryptor to Taclane KG75 encryptor• Retrofitted Centrix-J/K to use OSPF instead of BGP for inter-network communication• Perform system administration tasks as needed on Win2k domain• Resolve complex remote connectivity issues (opening firewall ports, logical addressing, circuits)• Troubleshoot Dell PowerEdge servers during system failures/errors• Set up FreeBSD network monitoring station with sshd for remote SIPRnet administration

• Layer 2 network field support for NIPRnet and SIPRnet• Designed, implemented, and managed multiple projects for the ITOC• OSP/ISP manager / alternate Configuration Manager for the ITOC• Assisted local ADP shop with unique SIPRnet tactical connectivity issues (i.e., Centrix/GCCS/VOIP)• Configured Cisco 1700/2500/2600 routers and 2900/3000/4000/6000 L2/L3 switches• Configured Cisco 2950 LRE switch / 827H DSL routers• Assisted planning/design for ONENET SIPRnet Taclane network (KG-175s)• Troubleshot and provided network/system admin support for Dell NIPRnet workstations• Installed network monitoring stations for NIPRnet and SIPRnet• Analyzed network bottlenecks, provided and implemented solutions for resolution• Prepared network and workstations for ONENET migration from legacy AF network• Implemented static routes / troubleshot BGP and OSPF / STP looping issues / VPN Tunnels• Maintained Polycom VTC suite• QA PDS installation

• Team lead for C2 SIPRNET installations at Osan and Misawa AFBs (46 and 24 buildings respectively/ $4 and $2 million projects)• Replaced existing building ISP with new fiber optic cabling in PDS• Installed new Cisco network equipment and cryptographic devices• Ensured all CAAs met open storage requirements (IDS, physical hardening)• Provided turnover with military personnel upon completion• Coordinated all aspects of install with sub contractor, base, and NGIT• Managed multiple international teams of installers working simultaneously• Conducted building surveys/incorporated additional requirements on site• Provided SIPRNET drops for tactical systems, such as TBMCS and GCCS • Trained base personnel in PDS, according to AFMAN 33-221• Installed/QA’d according to TIA/EIA and AFMAN 33-221 standards

• Involved in requirements gathering, design, and implementation of a web-based Pharmaceutical Inventory Control System (PICS) for the Texas Department of Health (TDH)• Used Rational Tools for Use Case, Interaction, VOPC/Design Class diagrams, and Code Generation• Developed prototype screens for the PICS web-based application using HTML, JavaScript, and DHTML• Created ASP pages and WebClasses in the Presentation layer to pass XML data to the Business Layer, thereby using XSLT to transform the validated XML (against the XSD) to HTML• Implemented several external interfaces to interact with PICS• Utilized COM+ to make the DLLs transactional• Provided input during code reviews• Peer reviewed, authored, and modified various deliverables• Wrote SQL Stored Procedures for project • Received training in Rational Rose UML, OMG, OOP, XML, Software Estimation, and User Interface Design• Built and configured Win2000 development server for application testing/debugging.

• Member of Level 2 Field Support team to resolve Disney customer computing issues• Troubleshot a wide range of software/hardware problems• Gained Experience with 30 plus Disney applications • Involved in property-wide Outlook 2000 rollout of over 20,000 PCs• Researched various plans to reduce costs and man-power• Configured proprietary Disney technology • Handled weekly tape backups• Configured computers for Ethernet and Token Ring• Learned about Novell and used NDS for file/print sharing• Produced technical documents for the benefit of the team