The OnCon Senior Council is an exclusive group of top executives across 12 categories (CMO, CHRO, General Counsel, CTO/CIO, COO, CFO, CISO, L&D, Talent Acquisition, Data & Analytics, DEI, Supply Chain & Procurement). The group meets to discuss the latest challenges, trends, and benchmarks.

Leads the USAA Supply Chain Security program and works with Third-Party Vendors, supporting the Information Security efforts supporting the Enterprise Third-Party Risk Management (ETPRM) Program. Develop and perform cyber risk assessments identifying, managing, monitoring 45K 3P workforce and mitigating the risks presented to USAA in conjunction with products and services provided by a third party, specifically assessing Cyber Supply Chain security and risk driving the end-to-end product strategy for third-party controls and processes that provide coverage for pre-existing and emerging cybersecurity threats and risks. In this capacity, he oversees the security aspects related to USAA’s global portfolio of third-party secure rooms and Work-From-Home – including planning, construction, and ongoing assessments. Also, in this capacity, he actively consults on risk assessments, security policy interpretations, and vendor security evaluations with business partners and third-party suppliers. He is also responsible for negotiating the Information Security Requirements Exhibit(s) included in USAA agreements with third-party vendors. He develops requirements and drives delivery on a multi-year third-party information security strategic roadmap, which includes both process and technology enhancements. Plan, evaluate, and provide oversight on new and emerging technology solutions designed to monitor and protect USAA from supply chain risks.

Leads the USAA Supply Chain Security team within the Enterprise Security Group; specifically assessing Cyber Supply Chain security and risk. In this capacity, he oversees the security aspects related to USAA’s global portfolio of third-party Secure Rooms – including planning, construction, and ongoing assessments. In this capacity, he actively consults on risk assessments, security policy interpretations, and vendor security evaluations with business partners and third-party suppliers. He is also responsible for negotiating the Information Security Requirements Exhibit(s) included in USAA agreements with third-party vendors.

Developed policy, procedures, and standards within the USAA Federal Savings Bank on information governance. Works closely with staff across the organization to ensure that information governance standards are understood and adhered to. Involved in implementing technical controls across USAA that are compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) standard.

Ardent technology trailblazer who possesses strategic aptitude, deep domain expertise, exceptional organizational talent, and extreme customer focus. Maintains a resourceful network of Department of Defense leaders, corporate executives, technical experts, and industry analysts.Responsibilities Include:* Developed long-term roadmaps across the technical landscape including infrastructure, operations, and application domains, with a focus on innovation and enhancement capabilities.* Provided strategic technology direction for the enterprise.* Identified and developed relationships with key external partners to meet initiatives for the company.* Translated enterprise goals and objectives into technology strategies; worked closely with business partners to integrate them into capability plans.* Released services on time and within defined quality objectives.* Simplified product portfolio, rationalized customer contracts, and established an aggressive roadmap to productize existing offerings.* Developed innovative risk mitigation strategies to increase the overall quality and availability of services.* Developed a cloud strategy for the enterprise.

Subject Matter Expert to the Military Health System (MHS) and the United States Army Medical Information Technology Center and directly supported the standup of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the integration of the MHS Joint Active Directory (JAD). o Responsible for: o Plan, design and execution of enterprise collaboration services o Development, execution of procedures & standards o Tier 2 Enterprise Service Desk team (help desk) o Tier 3 Enterprise Support Team o Vulnerability Management program o Information Assurance (IA) programo Consulting -- Booze Allen Hamilton, Deloitte Touché, HPo Defense – NG, ManTech SAIC, GD, LMo Government –DoD, Air Force, Navy Army, VAo Healthcare – VA

Responsible for the implementation of technology within BAE Systems and directed the work of systems and business analysts, developers, support specialists and other computer-related workers; purchased hardware and software; contribute to organisational policy regarding quality standards and strategic planning. Evaluated client requirements and needs with system functionality while ensuring cost-effective ROI; planned, developed and implemented project budgets, obtained competitive prices from suppliers; scheduled upgrades and security backups of hardware and software systems; researched and installed new systems; guaranteed the smooth running of all systems, including anti-virus software, print services and email provision; ensuring that software licensing laws were adhered to; provided secure access to the network for remote users; secured data from internal and external attack; managed crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems; mentored and trained new support staff; keeping up to date with the latest technologies. Business process re-engineering entailed re-designing the way work was done so that the organisation's goal is met and costs are reduced.Expertise in global deployment of information systems, extensive pre-implementation planning and coordination, development and evaluation of training tools, management of a workforce on multiple continents, customer relations.o Education – National Defense University, Air Force Institute of Technology, USAF Academy, Air University o Consulting -- Booze Allen Hamilton, Deloitte Touché, Dell, BearingPoint, RHI, TEK Systemso Defense – L-3 Comm., Harris, NG, ManTech SAIC, GD, LMo Energy -- Tesoro, EEX Corporationo Government –DoD

• Strategic Consulting -- strategy development, advisory services to senior government and corporate leadership on Information Technology, including drafting policies and structuring financial transactions.• Federal Government Consulting• Enterprise database migration from SQL to Oracle• Integration of new technology (routers, switches, servers, etc.)• Balance high performance and availability at a reasonable cost• Network --- LAN, MAN, WAN, and Wireless• Design and implement data center infrastructure • Converged technologies including IP Telephonyo Education – National Defense University, Air Force Institute of Technology, USAF Academy, Air University o Consulting -- Booze Allen Hamilton, Deloitte Touché, Dell, BearingPointo Defense – L-3 Comm., Harris, NG, ManTech SAIC, GD, LMo Government – DoD

• Strategic Consulting, including business plan & strategy development provided advisory services to senior government and corporate leadership on Information Technology, including drafting policies and structuring financial transactions.• Comprehensive database management and migration from SQL to Oracle• Integrated new technology, upgrading hardware (routers, switches, servers, etc.)• Security Architecture• Network Architecture• Information Security Frameworks • Logical and Physical Securityo Education – National Defense University, Air Force Institute of Technology, USAF Academy, Air University o Consulting -- Booze Allen Hamilton, Deloitte Touché, Dell, BearingPointo Defense – L-3 Comm., Harris, NG, ManTech SAIC, GD, LMo Government –DoD

My primary responsibility was to modernize the IT department and to ensure it aligns with the Air Force mission and business objectives of the organization. Developed and managed hardware and application portfolios for the organization. Attain all IT service level agreements for the user community within the organization. Planned, coordinated, directed, and designed all operational activities of the IT department, as well as provided direction and support for IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. Worked closely with senior Air Force decision-makers to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the Air Force. Specialtieso Cloud Computingo Server Architectureo Web Serviceso Network Architectureo Public Key Infrastructureo Disaster Recoveryo Storage Solutionso Education – National Defense University, Air Force Institute of Technology, USAF Academy, Air University o Consulting -- Booze Allen Hamilton, Deloitte Touché, Dell, BearingPointo Defense – L3Harris, NG, ManTech SAIC, GD, LMo Government –DoD

Responsible for senior-level management and design of a technical solution for a companies' LAN/WAN environment and computer systems. Responsible for the design, planning, implementation and maintenance of the companies' network infrastructure and architecture. Provide oversight of the daily upkeep and administration of the companies' network infrastructure and computer systems. o Banking – Compass Banko Manufacturing – Calcasieu Lumber, Carolina Holdings

Provided information technology leadership in the planning, strategy, architecture, deployment, management and operations for a globally dispersed manufacturing and distribution company. Supported global IT operations/infrastructure including: network infrastructure, storage, servers, database, data center operations, disaster recovery, security, firewalls, telecommunications, video conferencing, PBX and vendor management. Citrix, Oracle, Linux, Windows, Active Directory, SharePoint, warehouse management system and Web development.o Manufacturing – The Rooster Group - Lowes, Menards, Sears, The Home Depot, True Value and Walmarto Countries – US, Mexico, China and India

Provided technology leadership in the planning, strategy, architecture, deployment, management, and operations of a globally dispersed manufacturing and distribution company. Supported global IT operations/infrastructure including network infrastructure, storage, servers, database, data center operations, disaster recovery, security, firewalls, telecommunications, video conferencing, PBX, and vendor management. Citrix, Oracle, Linux, Windows, Active Directory, SharePoint, warehouse management system, and Web development.o Banking – Citibank, Compass Banko Energy -- Tesoro, EEX Corporationo Healthcare – Methodist Healthcareo Manufacturing – The Rooster Group - Lowes, Menards, Sears, The Home Depot, True Value and Walmarto Countries – US, Mexico, China and India

Senior IT consultant who provided expert advice and guidance to clients on various IT-related issues, such as strategy, architecture, security, implementation, and optimization.o Banking – Frost-Cullen Bank