James Chavis Email & Phone Number

Upper Marlboro, Md, Us

Baltimore, Maryland Area

▪ Launched consulting firm specializing in providing services and support for building networks, IT solutions, and enterprise architectures to help companies reduce costs, increase revenue, enhance security, improve operations/performance, and strengthen competitive advantage.▪ Engagements include work with major consulting firms, large corporations, and government agencies such as the US Department of Treasury and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

▪ Provided consulting expertise to Division of Information Technology (DIT) Risk Mitigation program.▪ Strengthened system security by investigating cyber threats and conducting analyses/assessments of the Always Persistent Threat (APT) attempts from foreign actors to infiltrate the agency’s financial systems security.▪ Developed and distributed a verified checklist against NIST guideline controls; prepared and delivered briefings to executive leadership on the computer network… Show more ▪ Provided consulting expertise to Division of Information Technology (DIT) Risk Mitigation program.▪ Strengthened system security by investigating cyber threats and conducting analyses/assessments of the Always Persistent Threat (APT) attempts from foreign actors to infiltrate the agency’s financial systems security.▪ Developed and distributed a verified checklist against NIST guideline controls; prepared and delivered briefings to executive leadership on the computer network status.▪ Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and system knowledge among employees by providing support for Supported Certification and Accreditation (C&A) testing. Show less

▪ Managed and supported Technica Corporation on a joint DISA, NSA, and DHS Partnership Program.▪ Within 45 days of hire, added an additional $2.5M in add-on revenue to the contract.▪ Strengthened intrusion defense by creating 2-part authentication for identity management, as well as an engineering services protocol to a DOD Sponsored Task Order. Provided key support to the Information Assurance Task Knowledge of SIPRNet, NIPRNet, and JWICS. ▪ Played instrumental role in landing a… Show more ▪ Managed and supported Technica Corporation on a joint DISA, NSA, and DHS Partnership Program.▪ Within 45 days of hire, added an additional $2.5M in add-on revenue to the contract.▪ Strengthened intrusion defense by creating 2-part authentication for identity management, as well as an engineering services protocol to a DOD Sponsored Task Order. Provided key support to the Information Assurance Task Knowledge of SIPRNet, NIPRNet, and JWICS. ▪ Played instrumental role in landing a new security management contract by advising JUNOS on the most effective ways to approach a key DHS contact.▪ Met with DISA management and teams to plan, organize, and clarify the strategy and tactics for presenting identity management profile from the Technica Corporation perspective. ▪ Developed innovative and well-received training program designed to engage users through a game-type interface.▪ Established and configured the cyber defense center for the US Department of Treasury; onboarded all users. Show less

▪ Successfully managed $15M contract between DHS and General Dynamics IT.▪ Provided hands-on leadership of initiatives to strengthen intrusion detection, IDS support, Cisco troubleshooting, CS-MARS Analysis, and public key infrastructure (PKI).▪ Led discussions with engagement teams and leaders related to risk assessment, management, and mitigation.▪ Configured, installed, and deployed the forensic recovery evidence device.▪ Monitored and managed teams on the Cisco MARS threat… Show more ▪ Successfully managed $15M contract between DHS and General Dynamics IT.▪ Provided hands-on leadership of initiatives to strengthen intrusion detection, IDS support, Cisco troubleshooting, CS-MARS Analysis, and public key infrastructure (PKI).▪ Led discussions with engagement teams and leaders related to risk assessment, management, and mitigation.▪ Configured, installed, and deployed the forensic recovery evidence device.▪ Monitored and managed teams on the Cisco MARS threat mitigation VMWare support.▪ Supported the solar winds network traffic support tool; managed the Bluecoat IDS. Show less

▪ Retained by IBM’s Business Consulting Services (BCS) division in a consulting role. Managed multiple multimillion-dollar projects, including implementation of integration services and e-business solutions to public sector clients.▪ Significantly improve hardware/software performance for IBM client’s claim system running on Notes/Dominos. ▪ Created strategies/tactical framework and presented recommendations for future enhancements of AMIG insurance company’s technology platform and… Show more ▪ Retained by IBM’s Business Consulting Services (BCS) division in a consulting role. Managed multiple multimillion-dollar projects, including implementation of integration services and e-business solutions to public sector clients.▪ Significantly improve hardware/software performance for IBM client’s claim system running on Notes/Dominos. ▪ Created strategies/tactical framework and presented recommendations for future enhancements of AMIG insurance company’s technology platform and enterprise architecture. Show less

Ms, Instructional Technology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Alpha NPA Lotus Focus Group Graduated with Honors in Human Ecology Department. Offered Associate.

Certified, Statictical Testing

Activities and Societies: Statistical Analysis Statistical Analysis

Ba, Education

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Alpha Self Defense Seminar/Training Board of Trustee's Support Campus Driver