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Smyrna, Tn, Us

London, Gb

Led a team of 36 professionals in designing and implementing logging and monitoring initiatives, processing over 45TB of data daily and improving threat detection by 40%.Acted as Deputy CISO for Fortune 500 pharmaceutical clients, providing strategic risk assessments and driving compliance initiatives with ISO and NIST frameworks.Developed and executed Business Process Risk Assessments (BPRAs) for M&A activities, mitigating integration risks by 20%.Spearheaded endpoint detection and response (EDR) deployments, enhancing endpoint visibility and reducing response times by 35%.Designed tabletop exercises (TTXs) for executive teams, improving incident readiness by 30%.Managed third-party risk programs, ensuring vendor compliance and reducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities by 25%.Authored technical documentation and playbooks for cybersecurity tools and frameworks, improving team efficiency and operational clarity by 20%.Collaborated with stakeholders to implement advanced threat intelligence solutions, enhancing actionable insights by 45%.Conducted TPRM assessments for critical vendors, achieving a 100% compliance rate with enterprise security standards.

Managed a retail business, achieving $15,000 in sales and laying the groundwork for a transition into cybersecurity consulting.Designed advertising campaigns and created engaging product listings, increasing customer engagement and brand visibility.Spearheaded the company’s rebranding strategy, positioning it as a trusted veteran-owned cybersecurity consulting firm.Advocated for veterans by mentoring entrepreneurs and partnering with local organizations to promote veteran-owned businesses.Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring high satisfaction rates and fostering strong client relationships.Developed marketing strategies to support the transition to cybersecurity consulting, building a strong foundation for the company’s future services.Participated in community outreach programs to support local businesses and veteran initiatives, strengthening brand reputation.Managed all financial operations, including budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring sustainable growth.Created custom cybersecurity service packages tailored to small businesses and veteran-owned enterprises.

Brentwood, Tn, Us

Designed and deployed an enterprise Splunk SIEM, processing 50TB of data daily and increasing incident detection rates by 40%.Led red team assessments and infrastructure segmentation efforts, reducing exploitable vulnerabilities by 50%.Managed security configurations for 1,500+ network devices across a 65,000-user workforce, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.Integrated EDR solutions across 70,000 devices, improving malware detection and reducing incidents by 35%.Collaborated with development teams to embed secure practices into healthcare applications, enhancing patient data protection.Conducted forensic investigations for critical security incidents, reducing recovery times by 40%.Directed vulnerability assessments and remediation plans, achieving a 30% reduction in security gaps.Authored disaster recovery and incident response plans, ensuring 100% operational continuity during simulated disruptions.Developed training programs for IT teams, increasing security awareness and reducing human error-related incidents by 20%.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Directed IT audit operations, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in systems and ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR standards.Developed IT governance frameworks, streamlining audit processes and reducing cycle times by 20%.Conducted risk assessments during M&A activities, identifying integration risks and achieving seamless transitions.Ensured IT systems adhered to internal and external compliance standards, achieving zero non-compliance findings in audits.Evaluated third-party vendor security practices, reducing risks associated with outsourced operations by 25%.Authored technical documentation for audit procedures, improving clarity and consistency in team operations.Performed gap analyses for IT controls, identifying and resolving critical vulnerabilities to enhance security posture.Partnered with cross-functional teams to align IT systems with business objectives, increasing operational efficiency by 15%.Automated key audit workflows, increasing audit coverage by 40% and freeing resources for strategic initiatives.

Fort Bragg, Nc, Us

Managed IT operations for 7 network enclaves supporting 8,000+ users across 4 continents, achieving a 99.9% network uptime rate.Led Cybersecurity Incident Response Teams (CIRTs), resolving over 2,500 change and installation requests annually and saving $750,000+ in operational costs.Designed and implemented disaster recovery and incident response plans, ensuring 100% operational continuity during high-pressure situations.Directed IT and security operations for JCET missions, collaborating with foreign allies and three-letter agencies to ensure mission success.Saved over 13 lives during high-stakes operations through exceptional leadership and quick decision-making.Developed and executed training programs for cybersecurity teams, increasing operational readiness and reducing security incidents by 25%.Aligned IT policies with NIST, COBIT, and ISO standards, achieving 100% compliance during audits and inspections.Authored technical SOPs and playbooks for IT and security operations, increasing team efficiency and reducing response times.Oversaw secure communication systems for classified operations, ensuring uninterrupted service during critical missions.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Information Technology

Master Of Science - Ms, Information Managememt

Graduate Certificate, Information Security Management (Ism)

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Information Technology Management

Graduate Certificate, Security Studies

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration (B.S.B.A), Management Information Systems, General

Graduate Certificate, Cybersecurity