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In my role as the Information Security Engineering Manager, I collaborate with cybersecurity team members to promote security best practices and architectural requirements. Partnering with the Security Architect, I am primarily focused on implementing and managing securing controls while defining new capabilities to protect enterprise information assets.

As the Technical Solutions Specialist, I served as the principal technical focal point for projects/programs throughout the development lifecycle. I participated in solution design and interfaced with technical departments, vendors and contractors focused on solution development and implementation. I was accountable for coordination of technical matters across project/program technical teams, serving as the single point of contact for ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.√ Lead Program Management Office technical efforts focusing on multiple customer facing initiatives, enhancements, and acquisitions. √ Lead efforts to establish Secure by Design and Privacy by Design principles with the Program Management Office.√ Co-authored RFI and RFP templates including automated scoring frameworks to be leveraged in future acquisition efforts.

Malta, New York, United States

Analytic Enterprise Network/Security Solution Architect tasked with the standardization and modernization of the global network and security footprint. Responsible for the definition, documentation, implementation and operationalization of all architectures thereby aligning both corporate and manufacturing goals. Both a program manager responsible for maximizing benefits in a changing landscape with resource constraints as well as a project manager required to efficiently realize the deliverable while ensuring adherence to all corporate and regulatory compliance requirements. Responsible for financial requests, tracking and appropriation within 3, 6-, 12-, 24- and 36-month lifecycles.√ Established and led multiple vendor focus groups identifying existing short comings and resulting remediation strategies. √ Reauthored the IT portion of the Capital Equipment Procurement Document for IT governance of incoming systems.√ Established Network, Security and Compliance requirements for multiple public and private cloud initiatives.√ Provided and approved As-Is and To-Be architectures to Corporate Executives and Enterprise Architecture.√ Primary Architectural liaison to all internal and external audit preparation and response.√ Recipient of the 2020 CEO Recognition Award.

Malta, New York, United States

Data driven, action-oriented lead in the architecture, program management and implementation of standardized solutions within geographic and technologically disparate environments. Complex problem specialist focused on resolution as a leader of several cross functional teams. Responsible for lifecycle management, code vulnerability and software defect analysis and environment downtime/remediation coordination activities. Active member of the Intake Team responsible for developing and instituting a universal acceptance, qualification and execution model for improvement ideas following the ITIL model. Coach and mentor to all members of the IMIT Team.√ Rearchitected existing on-prem compute and storage to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and enhance security.√ Architected new on-prem data centers for both immediate need and seamless organic growth mimicking the cloud.√ Architected multi-cloud solutions to deliver highly available, scalable and manageable environments.√ Architected backend solutions for endpoint protection, cyber/compliance and vulnerability SASE providers.√ Architected and deployed a CWDM ring and rearchitected the US WAN/Internet saving ~$1M in process.√ Authored and maintained all Network artifacts and scripts with appropriate revision history and sign-off.√ Authored and analyzed Capacity and Planning Reports, Standard Operating Procedures and Methods of Procedure. √ Designed both Client and Industrial Control segmentation best practices, solutions and migrations methodologies.√ Provided Network/Security As-Is and To-Be architectures to the Technology Architecture Review Board.√ Primary Network/Security/Cyber liaison to all internal and external audit preparation and response.

Malta, New York, United States

Hands-on technical lead in design, implementation, administration, operation and tuning of complex network environments across multiple geographic locations including manufacturing operations and data centers to ensure 24x7x365 operation. Collaborated with manufacturing and all internal and external users to define data flow requirements for specific design solutions. Designed network and unified communications solutions for complex network environments that exceeded business operation requirements. Worked as part of a global team providing standardized and scalable solutions while providing guidance and mentorship to network technicians and contractors. Resolved operational issues in a multi-protocol routing and switched infrastructures and created and maintained technical and process documentation for internal usage, user information and change management processes.√ Architected, coordinated and installed the corporate headquarters and four US based satellite offices networks.√ Upgraded US core backbone and multiple server tiers with no service impact to manufacturing.√ Converted US Tool and Health/Human Safety Tiers to diverse platform and OS with no service impact.√ Appointed to the Problem Analysts Team to develop a change management system for all of US IT.√ Member of the IT Service Continuity Management Team.

Malta, New York, United States

Assigned to GlobalFoundriesProvided a high level of proficiency in design, implementation, diagnostic and problem resolution of Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching and routing environments within Cisco and multi-vendor constructs. Designed and engineered network systems in support of project and operational based customer-centric deployments. Coordinated with internal and external disciplines while maintaining project goals and milestones.√ Designed and deployed increased network capacity dedicated to Datacenter Operations and Tier3 functions.√ Identified, developed and coordinated a remediation plan for incorrectly deployed Datacenter Operations systems.√ Established as the de-facto SPOC for Manufacturing, Campus Security and Facility network related activities.√ Developed and implemented a streamlined naming convention simplifying communication between IT disciplines.√ Member of the IT Service Continuity Management Team.

Albany, New York, United States

Assigned to NYS CIO/OFT Division of TelecommunicationsProvided advanced level services including change management, security management, configuration management, management of lab environments and training other engineers and customers on network requirements. Developed and authored standards of network services, hardware standardization, software configurations and standard operating procedures for all products and service offerings.√ Supervised network expansions, displacements and upgrades and the resolution of complex or chronic issues.√ Led cross-functions teams to improve processes, reduce network incidents and enhanced existing support systems.√ Redesigned and integrated legacy customer and network connections with latest technologies.√ Represented the Network Operations Center during the deployment of multiple DWDM Rings.√ Authored and delivered comprehensive training for all network services, technologies and responsibilities.

Guilderland, New York, United States

Provided monitoring and maintenance of network management systems and databases. Respond to network alarms and customer issues and performed fault isolation using various remote systems. Monitored, maintained and secures the corporate perimeter and internal segments. Ensured 100% availability of Corporate and Energy Marketplace web sites. Supported internal and external customers access the Corporate Network via RSA SecurID Authentication. Performed the duties of a Storage Area Network Administrator and Designer. Reviewed, developed and authored updates processes and procedural documentation. Responsible for ensuring corporate compliance to all internal and external auditable items.√ Procured, engineered and deployed a new Corporate SAN.√ Stabilized multiple SAN Fabrics while coordinating multi-vendor inter-operability certification tests.√ Established redundant connectivity for mission critical servers to the SAN.√ Deployed metering and real-time statistical functionality to the SAN infrastructure.√ Established proactive and reactive monitoring of critical infrastructure deployments.

Albany, New York, United States

Assigned to New York State Network Management Center Serving EmpireNet and NYeNetElevated to the role of Subject Matter Expert/Tier III Support Specialist serving as a member of the Senior Technical Support Staff and the NYSNMC Management Team. Promoted to shift supervisor, providing leadership, training, and support for all NOC personnel and customers. Oversaw daily operations of all shift NOC technicians, ensuring customer and network issues were properly addressed and resolved. Developed and authored testing standards and processes, including remote testing of DS1 and DS3 circuits, troubleshooting NNI failures and frame relay troubleshooting. Provided training on testing systems, databases, network platforms, and new network technologies. Provided surveillance and monitoring of numerous network platforms, configuration of IDNX and Frame Relay virtual connections, and remote testing. Configured and installed network components. Communicated daily with customers, vendors, management and state representatives, informing customers of failures, restoration progress, and resolution. Coordinated maintenance with service providers and network vendors. Provided daily updates to all corporate levels.√ Selected to present NOC capabilities to prospective clients.√ Recognized as subject matter expert for sub-rates, DS0, DS1, and DS3 circuits/networks.√ Suggested and executed periodic testing of failed circuits, significantly reducing TTR and MTTR.√ Consistently respond to network events and isolate failures within 5 minutes.√ Developed and authored a NOC Intranet site, organizing documentation and procedures for instant online access.√ Developed and authored a Diagnostic Training Manuals and Handbooks for network maintenance instruction.√ Received 2000 Excelsior Award for outstanding work performance.

Albany, New York, United States

Assigned to New York State Network Management Center Serving EmpireNet and NYeNetProvided monitoring and maintenance of network management systems and databases. Responded to network alarms and customer issues and performed fault isolation using various remote systems. Engineered alarm connections and configured equipment. Provided testing, troubleshooting and acceptance of LEC/IXC circuits, while performing all helpdesk technician duties. Communicated with key vendors, clients, management, and ISPs to resolve technical and administrative issues. Created a database to properly organize customer circuits, documents and spreadsheets to ensure accuracy of circuit layout design and customer information.√ Produced an Escalation Spreadsheet, automating ticket processing and calculating resolution time expectations.√ Discovered excessive components in several deployments resulting in a network redesign and increased efficiency.

Albany, New York, United States

Assigned to New York State Network Management Center Serving EmpireNetProvided monitoring and reporting of network alarms and customer problems and documented and tracked issues. Handled actual opening, prioritization, escalation, tracking and closure of tickets while directly updating customers of progress. Maintained proprietary ticketing, inventory and service order system, and verified acknowledgement of network alarms by Diagnostic Technicians.√ Played key role in increasing technical quality and level of expertise of helpdesk technicians, freeing Level II Technician work hours for active problem resolution.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Telecommunications Technology/Technician

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Telecommunications Technology/Technician