Joined the organization as CISO and Cybersecurity Practice Leader with a mandate to build and expand the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) side of the business. Took on a challenging FedRAMP client project that was facing difficulties and successfully led it to achieve a positive Readiness Assessment Report. Played a key role in architecting and developing several crucial programs including internal security and compliance frameworks, vCISO (virtual Chief Information Security Officer) services, virtual compliance officer solutions, comprehensive security assessments, securing AI implementations, and a suite of FedRAMP offerings. Additionally, oversees internal compliance and security efforts, including initiatives aimed at enhancing corporate governance and strengthening the overall cybersecurity posture of the company.⮚ Structure: Introduced a structured security program for internal corporate cybersecurity.⮚ Thought Leader: Authored multiple white papers on ransomware, infostealers, and securing artificial intelligence (AI). Featured speaker at AWS events discussing AI security within the Fintech industry.⮚ Trust: Joined nClouds following a leadership change, re-establishing trust with customers and sales, and exceeded expectations.

Available for the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I bring to the table a unique blend of real-world experience as a former Law Enforcement (LE) SWAT Team Leader and entrepreneurial spirit as the founder of FYR Cyber. My expertise extends across a range of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including CMMC, ISO, SOC, NIST, among others. With this diverse background, I am well-equipped to enhance your organization's cybersecurity posture and help foster robust cybersecurity hygiene to support your growth in an increasingly digital landscape.

CISO & Cybersecurity and Governance Practice Leader growing and serving the customers of Synoptek, a Managed Services Provider. The CISO part of the position involves the internal corporate cybersecurity, governance, and risk for Synoptek. Security Operations: - Synoptek SECURES provides a fundamental security framework ensuring customers have the core functions and features to make them secure. - Providing SIEM, SOC, Antimalware, and Vulnerability Management to customers.Virtual CISO Services: - Expert Cybersecurity staff on a fractional time basis serving customer's needs.Security and Governance: - Virtual Client Compliance Officers provide compliance experts on a fractional time basis to assist customers with compliance goals - Specializing in the DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Levels 1-5, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and more - Providing readiness reviews and roadmaps to advance customer compliance programs

BLENDABLE Foundation is a non-profit public safety aviation driven organization. We support a variety of aviation programs including providing a gyroplane airborne platform equipped for public safety and SAR operations. Served as President from 2018-2019

Nurture client partnerships for cybersecurity startup with 750 MSP and MSSP client companies worldwide. Orchestrate 24/7/365 cybersecurity function for cloud-delivered SIEM-as-a-Service, SOC-as-a-Service, endpoint and data protection solutions, and proprietary worldwide active threat feed. Member of Executive team with reporting lines to 80% of staff.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:➥ Process Efficiency: Shrank SOC processing time by 78%; Increased cybersecurity inspection efficacy by 250%.➥ Organization: Revamped cybersecurity analyst function into 4 personnel levels, designating progressive accountabilities and rates of pay at each level, supported by professional development and training opportunities as promotion incentive.➥ Valuation: Spearheaded operations and greenfield improved processes for risk management and remediation that increased corporate valuation by over 175% in 18 months. “Within months of joining our company, Chris reconstructed our operations which led to significant gains in productivity and efficiency; in some circumstances, by 50% or more.” -- CEO

WeWork acquired Teem Technologies.Supplied oversight for all aspects of information security for startup company and subsequent sale. Directed penetration testing of physical, virtual, and application layers. Maintained an active risk assessment and risk profile with mitigation steps. Collaborated with DevOps and QA teams to incorporate cybersecurity into delivery pipeline.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:➥ Compliance: Developed information security and data privacy programs aligned with international, domestic and state regulatory requirements. Led preparations for SOC 2 audit, Types I and II.➥ Training: Formulated and delivered holistic cybersecurity curriculum for startup company, breaking down barriers to instill a culture of accountability and connection across a multi-generational workforce.➥ Strategy: Established comprehensive solid systems for mitigating risk that played an important role instilling confidence during acquisition deal with We Work.

Virtual consultant role for private equity firms and portfolio companies in finance and insurance arenas. Conducted internal and external vulnerability assessments using Nessus and Qualys tools. Supplied governance leadership, consulting with senior executives over data classification and use. Coordinated employee cybersecurity training focused on proactive protection against threats.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:➥ M&A Activity: Performed due diligence on Florida-based conglomerate and reported findings to the Board of Directors. Helped kill $4M high stakes deal after discovering HIPAA breach in progress.➥ Reporting: Authored detailed cybersecurity reviews for SEC Mock Exams, NYS DFS 500, PCI, and other regulatory compliance in State and Federal Cybersecurity laws and frameworks (NIST, ISO).➥ Best Practices: Developed and documented processes that scales security policies, incident response plans, business continuity plans, and root cause analysis findings reports.

Jet.com was acquired by Walmart.Championed infrastructure security for fast-growing startup eCommerce company with 2,000 employees nationwide. Managed geographically dispersed systems administration and help desk teams. (Acquired by Walmart for $3.2B).Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:➥ Compliance: Created cybersecurity infrastructure and ensured payment card industry compliance, instituting PCI training for 600-person call center with focus on data privacy.➥ Communications: Primary point-of-contact for on-site information security, conducting investigations and threat mitigation and providing briefings with status reports to executive leadership team.➥ Technologies: Utilized JIRA AGILE project management and ZenDesk help desk installation. Managed Microsoft Azure Cloud infrastructure securing privacy for 400+ servers with 2,000 endpoints. Oversaw rollout of Microsoft SCCM and System Center Endpoint Protection.

Provided oversight of all IT functions supporting air medical transportation conglomerate with 200 aircraft. Managed ERP rollout and upgrades and conducted penetration testing for HIPAA & PCI compliance.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:➥ Systems: Green fielded automated tracking system with 24/7 monitoring capabilities for all aircraft, ensuring FAA compliance, improved safety standards, and efficiency with reduced errors. ➥ Security: Partnered closely with C-suite to establish a nimble information security policy and framework that adapted seamlessly through multiple mergers and acquisitions, growing portfolio from 5 to 13 companies during tenure.➥ Networks: Addressed connectivity challenges in rural areas by installing microwave device for point-to-point communications. Eliminated DDoS telephony attacks after network analysis and investigation.

Provided technical, consulting, and development expertise in the full project lifecycle for technology and business process engineering client engagements. • Led and managed a development operation that embedded developers directly with law enforcement officials during the requirements gathering stage. • Developed custom applications that reduced law enforcement encounter engagement time by 50%.

Developed programs on physical and cyber security delivered to 160+ locations across the globe for this multi-national eCommerce company.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:➥ Savings: Gathered requirements, identified appropriate software vendors and negotiated contract to replace global incident reporting system at 50% below originally projected estimate.➥ Program Rollout: Crafted first-of-a-kind program for the worldwide security manager conference, introducing team building exercise attended by eBay’s vast, geographically disbursed management team. ➥ Accolades: Led cyber and physical security teams to place 3rd at the 2013 eBay/PayPal Global Hackathon, a worldwide competition with 178 locations participating.

Recruited to manage all aspects of IT strategy during the implementation of the city’s police department. Created and managed the city’s IT process improvement roadmap. Built the police department infrastructure from the ground up.• Replaced legacy ERP system with a new accounting, licensing, and HR software platform.• Migrated the city’s operating and email systems with zero downtime to affected users.• Customized vendor software for the automation and implementation of a paperless reporting/CSI environment.• Served as project manager for the FEMA pilot study of the Disaster Ready IT Team that featured a mobile response vehicle for IT reconstitution at remote mobile sites. • Built a cohesive, unified team that was presented with the “Unit of the Year” award.

Provided full lifecycle management over the implementation of a new IT environment for a newly-launched police department while simultaneously overseeing the city’s IT infrastructure. • Introduced automation procedures that slashed report processing time by 90%.• Developed and deployed a custom citation writing software solution that is now utilized by 25 cities.

Provided guidance on process improvement, identifying current and future state needs, and expectations for ongoing projects to over 400 law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. Directed the strategy for a $20M information system upgrade for the national incident-based reporting systems used by FBI, state, and local law enforcement/justice agencies.• Served as primary advisory on business process re-engineering and process improvement strategy.• Consulted with national and state court associations to educate and build an understanding of the information flow between law enforcement, court systems, and legal offices.

Served as project manager and primary change agent for a $2M business process re-engineering initiative for a full lifecycle examination of police department processes from dispatch to reporting and booking.• Drove a 68% reduction in processing time.• Decreased reporting time by 50%.• Delivered a $10M savings gained through IT and process change.