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Holland, Mi, Us

As a Member at Large of the Board of Directors, I lead Information Technology and Marketing initiatives for Holland Community Theatre. In this role, I am responsible for managing the theatre's website, Google Workspace, and hardware infrastructure. I also serve on the Marketing Committee, where I oversee email marketing, ticketing systems, surveys, and other marketing-related tasks.During my time on the board, I have helped the theatre modernize many aspects within IT and Marketing, including the implementation of new technologies, streamlined processes, and improved marketing strategies. I have also contributed to other aspects of the theatre, providing guidance on overall strategy, community outreach, and fundraising efforts.Through my involvement with Holland Community Theatre, I have gained experience in project management, budgeting, and team leadership. I am passionate about using my skills and knowledge to help advance the mission of the theatre, bringing arts and culture to our local community.

Sunnyvale, Ca, Us

As a Regional Systems Engineer at Fortinet, I specialize in pre-sales, post-sales, and technical support, providing networking and security solutions to a wide range of clients. My expertise in networking and security architecture, management, and engineering has allowed me to develop innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. I am dedicated to keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and I am committed to providing exceptional service to my clients.

Holland, Mi, 49423, Us

As the Information Security Manager, I was responsible for providing long-term strategy and direction for the company's global information security program. I developed and implemented mitigation strategies to address risks related to threats and vulnerabilities, as well as created security and privacy baselines and policies.I oversaw the operations of the enterprise's security solutions to ensure the security and integrity of data, data systems, and data networks across the global organization and its affiliates. In doing so, I collaborated with executives and provided direction to security engineers and analysts, as well as developed and executed security initiatives and strategies.I provided information security governance and support to subsidiaries in North America, Europe, and Asia, and worked cooperatively with network and voice/telecom teams to break down silos and ensure seamless collaboration.To improve response times to incidents, I created an Incident Response Plan and Playbooks, which helped decrease response times to events. I also ensured compliance with PCI-DSS/HIPPA/GDPR/CCPA/ADA regulations and conducted policy review and creation.One of my main responsibilities was to present security findings and recommendations to executive leadership teams, and lead and facilitate groups on security discussions. I also found and implemented new security solutions and led a team with strong project management skills.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

As a Senior Security Analyst for the Air National Guard, I was responsible for leading the Network Security Team in Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Threat Hunting. I was accountable for generating in-depth analysis of devices regarding compliance and security regulations, assessing vulnerabilities, and providing data analysis reports to senior management with an excellent ability to articulate technical language into laymen’s terms.As a team leader, I oversaw a team of 10 security analysts and engineers to focus on network discovery and investigation. I am proud to have received commendation from senior leadership for uncovering multiple unauthorized devices that required removal. My ability to lead the team in providing insights and identifying potential threats has made a positive impact on the organization.My experience in risk management and threat hunting enabled me to lead the team in identifying potential vulnerabilities in the system and provide recommendations for mitigation. I am also adept at managing compliance with industry standards and government regulations.Overall, my experience in security analysis and leadership skills enabled me to effectively manage and lead the team in ensuring the security and integrity of organization's network infrastructure.

Battle Creek, Michigan, Us

As a Security Analyst, I was responsible for leading technical initiatives and generating in-depth analysis of network devices to ensure compliance and security regulations. During this time, I assessed network device security vulnerabilities using Nessus and performed network discovery utilizing Nmap, fping, Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP), and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP). Additionally, I received formal training in Incident Response.As part of my role, I was proficient in firewalls such as pfSense, Cisco ASA, and host-based firewalls for both Linux and Windows operating systems. My experience included working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Debian Linux, Windows XP/7/10, Windows Server 2008 R2/2012 R2/2016/2019.I also revitalized technical documentation of customer networks and produced detailed reports to help inform future decisions. I was commended by senior leadership for my work in detecting and removing unauthorized devices. Throughout my tenure, I demonstrated scripting and debugging skills with Python, C, PowerShell, and Bash.I was highly skilled in working with network sniffers including Wireshark, tshark, tcpdump, SPAN, RSPAN, and others to generate detailed network analysis reports.

Chicago, Il, Us

In this role, I lead collaborative activities with management teams from different IT groups to discuss vulnerability reports generated using data pulled from Nexpose/Qualys/Nessus and identify opportunities for improvement. I then update threat intelligence in Splunk, retrieving data from Recorded Future and other third-party subscriptions, to achieve and maintain a single source of truth. At the same time, I assess active and past incidents and coordinate with fellow team members from Incident Response Team to resolve using best practices. I also review incidents and requests in Service Now and cooperate with developers to automate and streamline security exceptions.Some of my proudest achievements to date include:• Selected, amongst peers, to serve as Lead Engineer on a project involving web filtering activities for more than 10K end-users.• Valued by senior management teams for contributions made to security policies that bolstered network security and improved the user experience.• Apply advanced technical proficiency in Palo Alto Cortex Xpanse to improve data integrity and bolster externally facing systems from cyber-attacks.

Troy, Mi, Us

During this time, I was engaged by client executive teams to guide organizations in full lifecycle development of security solutions. In doing so, I assessed business needs and tested security technologies to champion the acquisition of new business opportunities. I also drafted detailed and accurate documentation to analyze existing environments and justify new implementations. And then finally, I was responsible for preparing training sessions for end-users and security engineers to ensure successful handover.Some of my most important contributions include:• Secured cost savings of $25K per year for a company by effectively leading the transition from MPLS to an SD-WAN solution across 15 locations. This was instrumental in assisting the organization to restructure the network to prepare for future growth.• Exhibited immense talent for working independently with little oversight by leading testing and validation of new security technologies.• Demonstrated exceptional ability to meet service level agreements through the delivery of strategic security solutions that aligned with business requirements and adhered to regulating statutes.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Here, I owned the responsibility for planning, testing, documenting, implementing, and optimizing new security system networks at Minot AFB in North Dakota. In doing so, I provided direct leadership to a team of 10 technicians while prioritizing deadlines with the help desk and end-users. At the same time, I established, fostered, and maintained open lines of communication with vendors to secure the best network equipment to meet organizational needs. I planned budgets for replacement projects and oversaw the administration of project budgets.Some of my most memorable achievements include:• Succeeded in leading 10 technicians in troubleshooting activities and performing daily maintenance for two networks with over 300 network devices across 16 locations.• Designed and facilitated informative and engaging training for a 10-person team on fundamentals of TCP/IP networking that enabled participants to achieve certification in Cisco.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Within this capacity, I advocated and led the design and documentation of a process to standardize network devices. I also installed and managed the network using Cisco Prime LAN Management Solution and Cisco Access Control Servers.One major achievement includes:• Made significant contributions to a six-step process that was later adopted by U.S. Air Force Europe Command bases to enable remote configuration and standardization of network devices.• Played an integral role in leading command center to achieve the highest score of all European Air Force bases for the cyber readiness inspection.

Master Of Science - Ms, Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Network Operations And Security

Associate Of Science - As, Information Systems Technology

Airman Leadership School, Organizational Leadership