💻 J.A. Simmons V, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Roseland, New Jersey, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

This is my personal consulting business for various projects offering bespoke solutions to various Small / Medium Businesses.

St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

In this role, I employed a strong understanding of client challenges to deliver guidance to internal teams. I also improved work culture and boosted employee performance by implementing DevOps and Agile methodologies. By using automation and metrics, I led changes and continuous improvements involving data-driven decisions. I also revised software development and automated testing practices.Some of my key contributions were as follows:• Maximized efficiency across team by pinpointing and implementing crucial DevOps behaviors.• Built a talented workforce by developing and implementing training materials and procedures across DevOps, incident response, and postmortem.• Managed DevOps adoption by creating and executing a six-month enablement plan, providing progress reports, and leading all phases until completion, ensuring no disruption to operations.

Worldwide, Oo

Here, I was promoted to steer a team of 11 engineers delivering IT architecture support and services for Managed Threat Services (MTS) unit (SIEM, SOAR, and cyber threat intelligence) for clients worldwide. I served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for AWS platforms, development tools, and applications. I also led incident response and troubleshooting, as well as code review, change management, and project management. Additionally, I directed system architecture and application development and guided team, cultivating a workforce dedicated to excellence.Some of my key contributions were as follows:• Cut cost of data center support by 60% and enhanced Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) by 25% through migration of MTS infrastructure from self-managed data center to AWS in three months.• Overcame communication barrier between client security teams and MTS by reducing lag from 15 minutes to less than one minute by architecting serverless integrations with client on-site tracking and MTS systems, yielding $800K in new annual revenue with modular solution customization.• Fortified system scalability and reliability by automating processes and introducing system monitoring solutions.• Evolved security patching from months to every week and decreased MTTR by deploying a library of hardened Ubuntu/Linux Gold disks and automating deployment of Gold disk images.• Successfully boosted employee motivation, collaboration, and performance by instituting blameless-postmortem meetings and team training.• Won three Employee Recognition awards for exceptional performance.

Worldwide, Oo

Driving the sustainability and success of the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) unit, I developed a range of technical solutions. I held a dual role as editor in chief for daily threat advisories deployed to a global mailing list and simultaneously as senior DevOps engineer. My role involved designing and maintaining infrastructure, help desk, and custom applications. I also developed a system to automate distribution of global threat advisories. Addiitonally, I demonstrated effective communication skills to direct cross-functional teams in the US, Canada, Brazil, and India. I coordinated breach responses and served as a trusted advisor to companies with compromised data. I also built tools and infrastructure as the main developer prior to this promotion.Some of my key contributions were as follows:• Led effective turnaround of failing global CTI program by improving job descriptions, introducing new technologies, and developing new technical and operational processes to increase efficiency.• Slashed delivery errors by over 30% by creating new threat advisory tool, streamlining delivery time from two hours to 15 minutes.• Streamlined workflow and optimized communications by implementing chat tools for global team.

Houston, Texas, Us

At this time, I was promoted to lead the Quality Assurance (QA) engineering team in the completion of various projects. I conducted presentations for product and project managers as well as executives. I also hired, trained, and directed a team of three professionals. Showcasing meticulous attention to detail, I applied technical expertise to spot inefficiencies and develop lasting technical solutions that saved time and money.Some of my key contributions were as follows:• Reduced labor requirement, saving 240 hours per year by rebuilding testing team, automating testing, deploying new tools, and ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC25000:2005 standards.• Saved $10,000/year, cut error rate by 25%, and eliminated 30% of lost requests by implementing new technologies.• Minimized errors deployed to production by 75% and eliminated hundreds of hours of rework time as well as slashed delivery times for special feature requests from approximately two months to three weeks through various process and technology improvements.• Pinpointed vulnerabilities in Learning Management System and partnered with vendor for remediation.• Grew productivity by 70% by redesigning testing program in line with Google Software Testing model.

Houston, Texas, Us

During this time, I conducted software testing in a newly formed QA department, while completing my BS degree.

This was a student run start-up based around educating and supporting parents whose children are interested in Lacrosse and building a community around those parents.Selected Accomplishments:• Developed processes for regular reporting on financial data for data driven decision making.• Edited and published the digital version to one of our book offerings "The Parents' Guide to Boys' Lacrosse" and "The Parents' Guide to Girls' Lacrosse".• Involved with all aspects of the business from sales, to building IT infrastructure (email, webpage, community portal), to business operations.

Wilmington, De, Us

This business was founded to continue operating the Wall of Sheep at Blackhat and Defcon and to provide security education and training opportunities for companies.

Houston, Texas, Us

My first position with Cornerstone involved directing help desk operations for the entire company, supporting 1,500 employees in 15 states, and overseeing the trouble ticketing and corporate phone systems. I supervised a staff of 3.Selected Accomplishments:• Improved MTTR by selecting and deploying new help desk management and asset tracking software.• Reduced errors and dramatically decreased new hire onboarding time by updating the onboarding process and improving staff training.

Victoria, Bc, Ca

Hired to work as part of a team running security audits against newly developed solutions for the Navy-Marine Corp Intranet (NMCI) to adhere to DIACAP standards for cyber security.Selected Accomplishments:• Architected and developed solution for nightly security scans of entire global NMCI environment on a strict deadline to exacting requirements from DoD.• Developed scripts to better utilize provided tools and deliver audit results more rapidly and accurately against DIACAP security standards.

Arlington, Va, Us

Hired to work as part of a team running security audits against newly developed solutions for the Navy-Marine Corp Intranet (NMCI) to adhere to DIACAP standards for cyber security.Selected Accomplishments:• Conducted numerous audits and provided guidance to better secure new solutions ranging from simple desktop applications to enterprise wide VoIP solutions, including within NMCI high-side network.

Washington, Dc, Us

Operates network equipment; maintains and inventories media and technical library; documents customer trouble calls; safeguards Communication Security materials; handles classified materials; manages computer servers and workstations and installs external peripherals and internal core workstation components; communicates network and system problems to appropriate personnel; and supervises technical personnel.

Washington, Dc, Us

Operates network equipment; maintains and inventories media and technical library; documents customer trouble calls; safeguards Communication Security materials; handles classified materials; manages computer servers and workstations and installs external peripherals and internal core workstation components; communicates network and system problems to appropriate personnel; and supervises technical personnel.

Washington, Dc, Us

Adjusts, aligns, and calibrates basic electronic circuits; under supervision, performs troubleshooting, calibration, adjustments, and tests on fire control and guidance systems; performs maintenance on optical alignment equipment; isolates and replaces faulty parts and components; identifies electrical components and parts from drawings and schematic diagrams; identifies basic circuits; prepares computer for all modes of operations; interprets printouts of computers and peripheral equipment; complies with nuclear weapons safety standards; orders repair parts; completes maintenance data forms.

Washington, Dc, Us

Operates, tests, repairs, and performs maintenance on fire control systems, equipment, and associated test equipment.

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Associate’S Degree, Computer Science

Master Of Science - Ms, Cybersecurity

Bachelor’S Degree, Business And Marketing Education