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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Saraland, Alabama, United States

Provide one-on-one remote desktop evaluation, assistance, and training to clients. Provided End User training to identify computer system security deficiencies such as Operating System and Anti-Virus faults, browser security essentials, automating updates, phishing recognition, password complexity, multi-factor authentication and passwordless authentication, and bloatware identification and removal. Worked with clients to harden and segregate home and small business wireless networks, secure network shared print and scan services, and integrate network storage solutions such as Microsoft365 for security and redundancy.Worked with clients to harden their cellular devices (Android) by removing bloatware and limiting application access to privacy sensitive information, establishing call block and call bypass rules to reduce scamming, and manage total data utilization for threshold and hotspot utility. Collaborated with clients and small businesses to develop, quote, install, and maintain private security systems - typically, but not limited to, DVR system selection, budgeting, installation, and administration.Training to elevate AWS Certification from Certified Cloud Practitioner to Certified Solutions Architect Associate.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Provided supervisory management of the Vulnerability Management, Defensive Cyber Operations, and Accreditation teams supporting all areas of program cybersecurity defense in depth and information assurance in support of the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS). Directly supervisory for team members and provided liaison and advisory recommendations to Program DoD Civilians responsible for Information System Security Management and Engineering.Systems and applications within the network regularly supervised: McAfee and Tenable Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) in support of the Program's Vulnerability Management, Splunk (Intrusion Detection and Incident Response), Amazon Web Services compute and storage (EC2 and S3), F5 Big-IP, Windows OS, Windows AD, and RedHat OS.Under my leadership within the Information Assurance Department, the NSIPS Program achieved full accreditation for three Information System packages utilizing the Navy's Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) using the Risk Management Framework with NIST SP 800-53 Revision 4 Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations, and Financial Management and Privacy Overlays (SOX compliance).

2000 Opelousas Ave. New Orleans, La 70114

Supervised the activities of the IT Endpoint Support Division which executed endpoint development and deployment, upgrades, administration, testing, hardware and software integration, training, and Customer Support services.The Endpoint Support Division was comprised of four Teams:•Endpoint Management supports the baseline configuration, deployment, management, and troubleshooting for all Windows workstations and Virtual Desktop Clients.•Unified Communications which supported all Voice over IP, Video Teleconferencing, and Voice and Video Teleconferencing Over Secure IP.•Multi-Function Device Team which supported all photocopy, networked printing, and networked scanning.•Public Key Infrastructure responsible for Classified User Account Management (Active Directory and Alt Token), and all Administrator Account Management (AD and Alt Token).Coordinated with the Regional Network Operations Support Center, Network Admin, and Server Admin Divisions to support Level II planning, coordination, and troubleshooting of all endpoint services. Coordinate with Marine Corps Systems Command to provide technical support of the baseline configuration of the Marine Corps Enterprise Desktop Standardized Windows 10 image. Coordinated with Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group and Marine Forces Cyberspace Command to provide level II troubleshooting of enterprise endpoint compliance and baseline configurations.Developed and managed a $1.4M annual budget.Program Manager for the Unified Capabilities A&A package.Information System Security Manager in support of both the MarForRes Enterprise Network Non-secure (MCEN-N) and Secure (MCEN-S) A&A packages.Contracting Office Technical Representative for the Multi-Function Device Support contract.Responsible for the Identity and Access Management, Incident Management, and Problem Management ITIL frameworks using REMEDY ITSM.

Saraland, Alabama, United States

Solely responsible for all aspects of business operation, planning, and development. I supervised the regular inspection of fleet equipment, shipment control and movement coordination, and contract negotiation with vendor agents. Ensured equipment was compliant with all state, federal, and Canadian provincial standards for equipment configuration and personnel safety requirements. Contract negotiation entailed the monitoring of available shipments, determining feasibility of shipment and shipping lane synchronization, and negotiating contract costs and timelines with vendor agents.Responsible for budget development for daily operations, fleet corrective and preventative maintenance, fleet life-cycle maintenance forecasting, federal inspection requirements, state and provincial permit requirements, insurance requirements, and tax planning.Typical long range budgetary items included the preventative maintenance and replacement costs offleet equipment. Annual operating budget exceeded $100,000.

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An extraordinary career spanning two decades marked by repeated promotions and the highest of ratings by Supervisors for leadership, strategic planning, technical acumen, project and program management, and support and development of direct reports. Awards include Meritorious Service Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, two Air Force Achievement Medals, and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Held numerous technology leadership positions, each with increasing level of accountability. Documented record of delivering superior results.