At 629 beds and growing TCH is the largest children’s hospital in the US and is recognized one of the country’s best. As a member of the Information Systems Security department I work to fortify our network’s security as well as investigate and respond to threats both internal and external when necessary. Teamed up with Texas Children’s Hospital’s Health Plan to technically lead efforts for the successful remediation of Vital application issues that severely hampered the business’ ability to process claims Identified root cause of F5 DNS issue effecting the hospital’s electronic records management system and rapidly returned it to service Identify security issues with worker compliance application logins and architected solution Carry out internal, HR investigations  Investigate and respond to network security threats including malware and internet based attacks Technically oversee the health and architecture of F5 load balancer and Symantec DLP environments

Oil and natural gas well services company with annual revenue is $15 billion and 60k employees worldwide. Here I joined as a Systems Administrator and worked to raise security visibility inside corporate IT eventually forming and managing Identity and Security Operations department. Lead the upgrade of all 70+ domain controllers to 2008 R2, raised the Function level and upgraded to replication topology to DFSr Designed segregation of duties and role definitions and lead efforts to lower amount of domain administrators and account operators in the Enterprise Migrated data centers supporting application groups with DNS and AD issues while apps in flight and re-architected all directory services a more resilient highly available model Developed Active Directory forest Disaster Recovery plan verified with simulation Administrated a 2 tier Public Key Infrastructure leveraging a multi homed Network Hardware Security Modules for securing the private keys Stood up CyberArk to manage admin passwords to fend off pass the hash attacks on endpoints and secure system administrative accounts Designed and integrated Demilitarized Zone management enclave extending Active Directory authentication services, Anti-Virus and Patch management to the servers there Founding member of Global IT Change Approval Board  Responsible for managing team of 13 who’s responsibilities include: Public Key Infrastructure, AntiVirus Management, Administrative Password Vault, Global Active Directory, Single Sign On Federation Services for SAAS Applications, Azure Active Directory, Multi Factor Authentication, Worldwide Server Patch Compliance, Identity Management, DNS (Internal and External), Incident Response, User Provisioning and rights assignments, User rights certifications for SOX Compliance

Energy production company specializing in oil and natural gas. Annual revenue exceeds $486 billion. Here, I am part of the XTO Energy Security Advanced Services team delivering Microsoft-based Enterprise PKI cryptographic solutions.● Key member of team responsible for development and execution of stand-up lab and production UAG server cluster for a portal delivering a SSO solution for TimeKeeper Intranet application● In coordination with system and network operations, lead proof-of-concept for securing the migration of the HR department into AD Forest while maintaining secure data using PKI, EFS, Forefront Identity Management Certificate Management, and Symantec PGP Universal server technologies

Specialty audit firm with Fortune 500 clientele. Here, I manage and oversee all IT infrastructure/services, including all servers, desktops, and network equipment for the headquarters and all branch offices.● Led line of business application development project team selection and architected infrastructure expansion to accommodate systems expansions● As a result of my extensive Microsoft certifications and MS-centered development project, our company has become a MS Silver ISV partner and benefits from many perks that greatly decrease our ongoing software licensing expenses● Developed disaster-recovery strategy including battery and disk-based backup systems, including seven-year, long-term tape retention policies ● Utilize Microsoft remote desktop services with SSL security to increase offsite user productivity● Expanded servers leveraging Microsoft Hyper V services, decreasing initial server hardware, licensing, battery backup and cooling system capital costs and lowering ongoing operating expenses of electricity while increasing service uptime by leverage highly available clustering● Standardized desktops by rolling out Windows 7 Enterprise to all users using Windows Deployment Toolkit.● Increased users’ email capacity by migrating from Microsoft Exchange version 2003 to version 2010 ● Relocated headquarters and opened branch office; constructing a Wide Area Network link between all sites, extending Windows environment and telecommunication services between sites

Maintained infrastructure associated with all Texas locations (3) of a luxury hospitality chain responsible for an annual $60 M in revenue with approximately 500+ rooms, 200+ users 120+ client PCs, 40+ servers and network. ● Responsible for management of telephone systems, closed circuit cable, and guest internet services enterprise networks ● Responsible for purchasing decisions for a $600,000+ budget inclusive of property management system migration, installation of two hotel Wi-Fi systems, and 30% PC refresh (resulted 20-percent under budget)● Developed and implemented disaster recovery plan for each of three sites ● Increased point of sales systems uptime and wait staff efficiency with two Micros point-of-sale system upgrades and redesigns● Standardized application deployment with enhanced group policy structure ● Increased management users’ productivity through the use of secured terminal servers allowing for remote access to applications

Accounts Payable auditing firm where I provided desktop support to my clients and managed the data analytics for client engagements.● Originated and developed an in-house data analytics department with customized reports for field auditors resulting from information gathered from various clients’ accounting systems, eliminating the need for outsourcing technology services. System resulted in a cost saving and increased accuracy/control of the reporting process● Implemented a server as a central FTP sharing point to electronically submit data for analysis externally and internally, saving time (days), as well as the expense of sending the information in the mail. Internal users were then able to share information with one another across the organization● Minimized audit start-up time by serving as a customer liaison to coordinate system downloads with the respective clients’ IT departments

Independent contractor working for a local school district and providing technical assistance to home and small business clients in the Houston market. ● Implemented an internet broadcast system enabling a large, Houston-area school district to offer cost-effective and efficient web-based training to teachers and administrative staff across the city.● Developed a surveying application for surveying schools using Palm devices for onsite input from users and syncing them back offline to a centralized database.● Provided a solution for email that enhanced a startup consulting company’s ability to communicate with customers and collaborate with one another from its users’ home offices● Designed backup strategy for customers, preventing data loss in case of a disaster.

I worked in the IT department over the summer breaks during 2000 and 2002

I was selected out of Baylor's Telecommunications department to represent Sony at the NAB conferences in Las Vegas, NV.

I worked over the summer as an intern to the Media Minister.

I worked here as a desktop support technician part time while away at school.

I worked here over two summers and Christmas breaks in the IT department.

I worked as a technician over the summer in Highschool.