Carapace is an Information Security Services provider that helps customers improve their organization’s security posture, reduce risk, and make informed decisions about their data policies. Carapace is experienced in servicing both private and public sector organizations.

• Led InfoSec team for publicly traded company• Responsible for creating, maintaining, monitoring and enforcing the information security strategy, program and policies and regulatory compliance (PCI, SOX, ...)• Implemented and managed all current security systems• Implemented and managed SAP/ERP Security group• InfoSec Projects: Palo-Alto Next-Gen Firewall and IPS, IAM, Workday/Active Directory integration with automated account provisioning, privileged access management, vulnerability management, PCI compliance, enterprise PKI with multiple cert-based auth solutions, cloud DLP, next-gen endpoint security, SSL decryption, MFA, persistent mobile VPN, F5 application gateways, Proofpoint Email Security with attachment and URL sandboxing, Security Awareness training program, federated auth, biometric and video physical security, hyper-visor level security, etc.• Splunk (Enterprise Security/SIEM) and part of the Big Data analytics initiative.• Led SyAdmin team and provide guidance for all support teams• Implemented numerous technology solutions specifically targeting efficiency issues (greenfield startup portable WAN, branch-in-a-box initiative, SDWAN, WAN redesign, branch server virtualization, Enterprise File Sync and Share, on-prem and cloud MDM, Enterprise Chromebook-based special access solution, SaaS VDI, etc.)• Drove Hybrid-Cloud adoption (Office365, VMware DaaS, Azure SaaS, ...)• Led Office 365 adoption initiative (Exchange, OneDrive, RMS, FIM, SSPR, MFA, AD Connect, ADFS, ...)• Managed Microsoft EA renewal resulting in substantial savings while adding significant functionality

Systems architecture consultative services focused primarily on security and virtualization.MSP program implementation and development.Led team of support specialists handling both remote and dispatching/on-prem. operations.

Primary focus on mid-large virtualization solutions for applications, servers and storage.Secondary focus on Microsoft Business Solutions such as SharePoint/Exchange/Office, Server 2008-R2 and Windows 7. Solutions based on cost reduction and productivity enhancement strategies.Managed Services Provider program creation – created and implemented a new MSP business unit with a hybrid delivery of services and support differing from current industry models.Specializing in a number of remote-access solutions designed to provide employees with seamless access to all corporate resources, including voice.

Independent Software Vendor (ISV) / Software Development CompanyLocated and secured a strategic relationship with a Canadian software company. Initiated negotiations for sale of ProExecute I.P., contracts, assets, etc.Created a new business plan to streamline operations, increase profitability and generate additional sales.Invented, developed, Patented and marketed an intelligent automated printing application (PrintWeasel) offering a more attractive value-proposition for clients and resource requirements for BSG (now renamed ProExecute).Managed a local and international software development team for a web-based project and contract management application.Traveled internationally for sales-related activities (product presentations, etc).

International E&I Construction Company with more than 2,500 employees. MMR plaid a critical role in assisting FEMA / FLUOR in the recovery effort after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.Designed and implemented a print automation solution in the estimating department resulting in more than $1,000,000 in savings.Resolved three significant legal issues by providing forensic data obtained via personally implemented solutions.Implemented a number of productivity improvements solutions such as custom back-office applications, Internet and email management, document management, etc. All of which had a direct impact on numerous soft-costs as well as reducing corporate liability.

Performed as a Sub-Contractor via MMR Group for IT-related services.Project managed the conversion of an abandoned 58,000 sq. ft. department store into FEMA/FLUOR Head Quarters, all within 14 days, 24/7 shifts. Coordinated voice/data service, cabling, HVAC, generator backup, equipment, phone system, cubicle placement, etc. Project also included ten adjacent stores/offices.Managed growth of office occupants from 250 to 750 (in a two week period) when MMR became the temporary headquarters for FEMA during Hurricane Katrina, before the primary head quarters had even been selected.Provisioned all voice, data, power, printing and computing services for all additional personnel and coordinated this expansion with numerous sub-contractors.

Invented, developed, marketed, sold and supported Internet Security Security appliances to the global commercial market.

Enterprise Security Services, specializing in network and physical security assessments.

IT Consulting CompanyGrew company from two to twenty-five employees.Doubled annual revenues three consecutive years.

International Environmental Remediation Sales and Services Company, with office in the US, UK and Ireland (Dublin).Designed and implemented a communication solution that saved more than $40k within the first 6 months.Selected and implemented numerous productivity solutions: LAN, Windows, Lotus-Suite, NetWare, Shared Data, Lotus Notes, CRM (custom Notes solution), website, etc.Implemented an international WAN for both voice and data connectivity, including mobile (notebook) sales force.