Consulting services focused on information technology, business threat intelligence, cyber security/risk management and various program management services needed to ensure businesses and individuals are safe from exploitation and vulnerabilities.

I lead strategy, resourcing, operations, and maintenance of networks, data center, service delivery, storage, hosting, load balancing, application development, deployments, and security compliance. This includes overseeing incident management, problem management, configuration management, asset control, and compliance with federal cybersecurity policies & procedures. I administer a $10M budget and direct a cross-functional team of 30+, ensuring alignment with deadlines and performance standards. I also provide regular reports and updates to internal and external customers.My key achievements:• Led complete program turnaround in under one year despite impacts of COVID-19 by steering large-scale digital and organizational transformation, directly enabling JPL's most successful product delivery to date.• Optimized alignment with user needs and expectations by cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, gathering valuable insights, and leading development of innovative solutions.• Streamlined operations, increased efficiency, and improved customer satisfaction by implementing new IT Service Management (ITSM) architecture and ITIL-based service catalog.• Decreased ITSM Suite costs by 84%, from $2.5M to $40K per year, while simultaneously increasing capabilities.• Improved project execution and delivery by establishing Project Management Office (PMO) to centralize life cycle tracking and resource allocation.• Enabled rapid software and hardware development and deployment by spearheading implementation of Agile processes and tools.• Significantly improved cost management by forecasting, implementing, and administering first-ever budget.• Restructured team with clear reporting lines, increased performance and engagement, and boosted retention from 60% in 2020 to 95% in 2022.• Achieved 100% cybersecurity certifications for staff, guaranteeing full integration of all cybersecurity requirements at all project stages.

I oversaw a 70+-member team of civilian and contracted information technology and cyber professionals, supporting an organization with 10K+ employees. My role included heading program protection/cybersecurity guidance and training activities used by multimillion-dollar programs, as well as advising program offices on architecture and cyber requirements.My key achievements:• Led stand-up of Space Systems Command Office of the CIO (OCIO), including developing transformational services to create Cyber-as-a-Service approach.• Protected critical infrastructure against major risk management threats and vulnerabilities by conceptualizing and implementing pioneering cyber risk management cell.• Elevated delivery speed, increased competition, and accelerated innovation by partnering with venture capital, startups, academia, labs, commercial businesses, and other non-traditional organizations.• Steered successful on-time, on-budget delivery of $25M+ in multiple contracted efforts.• Slashed processing time by 90+%, raised threat awareness, and improved responsiveness by streamlining and automating security and cyber procedures.• Played a key role as the Air Force lead in major effort to standardize defense contracting and implement innovative security contracting operations.• Drove consistency and ensured unwavering focus on customer vision, mission, and goals by crafting SMC IT Strategy and Implementation Plan.• Accelerated capability and solutions adoption by integrating NRO, NSA, MDA, Department of Energy, DHS, FBI, OSI, and other partners.

I served as the primary advisor to the SMC CIO and advisor to the Air Force Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on national space security requirements. Leading teams of 1-15, I ensured delivery of high-quality results on time and budget, resulting in additional contracts and business opportunities. I was also the cybersecurity and IT assessor for ISO 27000, NIST/DOD RMF, SOX, and other compliance requirements, including creating assessment reports and determining contract actions.My key achievements:• Formulated enterprise architecture, cybersecurity requirements, and assessments process for $8B portfolio.• Headed development of IT standards and products aligned with Risk Management Framework, including enterprise SIEM, computer network defense services, and cloud migrations.• Strengthened understanding of and compliance with updated Department of Defense Information Technology (IT) Risk Management Framework by establishing executive-level training course.• Formulated SMC IT Strategy and Implementation Plan to bolster consistency and focus on customer vision, mission, and goals.• Reduced time needed for development, services, and O&M contract actions by creating standard reference language guide for future contracts.• Ensured multimillion-dollar programs complied with regulations by authoring program protection plan guide.• Devised bring your own device (BYOD) and mobile device management (MDM) guidelines for several multimillion-dollar contracts.

I conducted risk assessments of programs valued in excess of $1B as lead assessor for the Air Force SMC Cognizant Security Authority & Designated Approving Authority (CSA/DAA). This included executing on-site, hands-on security and IA/cyber validation checks and penetration testing. I also managed team performance and on-time completion of deliverables.My key achievements:• Enhanced configuration control and reduced costs by uncovering program deficiencies and preparing plan of actions and milestones (POA&M).• Provided 100+ recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities in multimillion-dollar mission and business systems.• Managed Program Integration Protection (PIP) Knowledge/Information Management program to maintain configuration control and ensure dissemination of relevant data.Prior experience as Cyber, IT Ops, and Security Director with SAIC, PM with Boeing, and in the United States Air Force.

Information Assurance Leader overseeing interagency and commercial working groups identifying security & IA solutions for the integrated GPS-III satellite program into the overall GPS system designs• Managed numerous multi-million dollar classified development facility successfully completing multiple inspections validating commitment to standardize methodologies and risk management• Implemented electronic personnel/security program leading to increasing efficiency and decreasing processing time by 50% for over 100 cleared individuals• Installed several secure communications nodes allowing data & voice communication with government customer which saved over $50k per year• Buildout Leader for multi-million dollar space laboratory allowing the company to grow the business by a factor of ten• Administered systems engineering & integration (SE&I) network used by all GPS team member successfully delivering on a $1 billion+ program• Maintained and modernized all IT resources for the GPS Integration program allowing business functions to commence without interruption

Assigned as a program security specialist to a large program activity. Led program security team’s high priority tasks included implementing and revising security polices and implementation to comply with company and customer polices. • Revamped procedures and overall program security tasks, resulting in IPTs implementing sound security engineering and constantly reminding cleared individuals of their security duties. • Oversaw several site security schedules and cost plans resulting in security becoming more involved in overall program management.• Oversaw facility redevelopment to meet SCI/SAP standards to include facility/system plans. • Reviewed documentation for Security Classification and OPSEC issues.• Facilitated incorporation of engineers in security discussions resulting in less open source speculation of sensitive data and security incidents. • Managed traditional security functions (e.g., physical, personnel, etc…) and interfaced with cyber/IT Security personnel. • Function as a liaison between the company and other organizations, such as NRO & DOD.

Information manager tasked with multiple duties ranging from IT, knowledge management, privacy, security, organizational management, executive support, logistics management, and a variety of other needs based on assigned organizations.