Jeff Collins Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Waterloo, Ontario

Responsible for working closely with the project team, external vendors and stakeholders across the organization on multiple projects to achieve BlackBerry security objectives and ensure the safety, security, and availability of BlackBerry employees, assets and services owned by or entrusted to BlackBerry.• Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Authorization to Operate (ATO) Compliance.• Third Party Risk Management: Security questionnaires and risk assessments.• Vulnerability Management: Identification and remediation of threats across systems to reduce risk.• Endpoint Security: Deployment of security tooling across desktops, servers and mobile devices.• Public/Private Key Infrastructure (PKI): Certificate Authority (CA) key signing.• Software Deployment: Proof of value, pilots and deployments across all regions within organization.• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Implementation and security log data integrations.• US Cyber Security Operations Center (US-CSOC): Infrastructure and team development.• Cloud Security: Prevention, detection and response automation.• Governance, Risk & Compliance: Solution implementation, control gap assessments and remediations.• Executive and C-level Communications: Regular cadence status reporting.• Student Intern/Co-op: Recruiting, management & mentoring (17).• Mentorship Program: Mentee.• Industry Conferences/Training: Participant.

Waterloo, Ontario

As a security stakeholder representing Product Security, I worked collaboratively with development teams, software project managers, product managers and the security research group to identify and execute security engagements by meeting all security commitments. To do this, I built and managed relationships allowing for resolution of discrepancies, removing or mitigating roadblocks, acting on issues of non-compliance and facilitating communication amongst all project stakeholders. My role was both strategic and tactical in focus, with broad contact and coordination across all business units.• Security Due Diligence: Confidential acquisitions (8).• Security Hygiene: Development guidance, vulnerability assessments and issue management on Enterprise products.• Software Release Readiness (SRR): Contributions/escalations on behalf of Product Security including transition through to CEO visibility on open Critical PSECs.• NIAP: Protection Profile Certification for BES, BBOS & VPN.• Third Party: Vulnerability assessments and issue management.• Security Assessments: Merger & acquisition integration efforts.• Student Intern/Co-op: Recruiting, management & mentoring (10).• Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC).• Patent Committee: Participant.• Beta Programs: Hardware/Software.• Open-source Software: Management.

Waterloo, Ontario

Responsible for delivery and successful deployment of the BlackBerry e-mail solution (BIS-E) and Enterprise Software projects into production environments worldwide. To do this, I fostered and built relationships and managed/interfaced with external teams that were responsible for executing the required changes in production to achieve a successful deployment.• Developed project strategy with end-to-end management through to successful deployment including post deployment management of production hot fixes using project management methodologies.• Planned, organized, led and monitored the activities of the project team while maintaining overall control of the schedule and the delivery of all expected deliverables.• Executed risk assessment, risk mitigation and risk strategies to bring release projects to fruition while ensuring proper downstream communications and planning.• Developed and fostered effective and efficient communication channels with all impacted parties including operations.• Acted on issues of non-compliance and submitted recommendations to resolve discrepancies and improve on previous deployment experiences.• Change Management: Definition and execution.• Regional Deployments: Downtime reduction and high availability.• Disaster Recovery: Production hot fixes and rollbacks.• Process: Definition and implementation.

Toronto, Ontario

At TranSched (now Enghouse Transportation), I worked directly with three divisions, Professional Services, Research and Development and Sales which required impeccable communication skills as customer relationships were the key to my success. As one of the lead Project Managers, I was involved in all projects at varying levels that TSL was awarded whether they were public or private transportation oriented. This provided me the ability to take advantage of developments and experience from one project and apply it to others, gaining efficiencies and capacity.• Responsible for specifications, planning, project execution, scope, and change management.• Assembled required data, including requirements, budget, resources, cost and time constraints, contract and technical data; and developed achievable schedules for projects, detailing all activities required for successful execution.• Monitored progress throughout the project lifecycle while ensuring optimum use of resources against the budget.• Arranged interdepartmental cooperation to ensure timely completion and acted to ensure problem resolution as necessary.• Kept senior management informed of potential setbacks, delays and recommended options for resolution of any issues.• Acquisition Process: Participated in the integration of private and public company processes through the acquisition of Moore Resource Systems.

Campbellville, Ontario

My experience as a project manager began at MOORE Resource Systems (MRS) working on GIS software design and data conversion. My initial role as a developer within this small private company allowed me to get involved in all aspects of software delivery designed for large US pipeline companies.• Arranged the distribution of work packages to the responsible functions within the company and/or external contractors ensuring awareness of and commitment to project requirements.• Interfaced with the client, contractors and others outside the company to obtain or provide program, technical and progress data.• Ensured completed software programs were properly documented and implementation satisfied the initial customer specifications.• Monitored program customization progress, reviewed test results and other indicators to identify and correct problem areas.• Assisted Manager of Project Management in developing company-specific Project Management standards.• On-site data digitization of (300,000+) archived documents including back-up and tracking.• Worked directly with the Sales team on initial designs, feature enhancements and customizations.• Demonstrations: On-site software demonstrations and client training.• Travel: Regular client site visits across North America.• Interviewing/Hiring/Managing: Assisted with company growth from 10 to 80+ employees.