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Worldwide, Oo

Leader of Federal detect and respond cyber security services. Focus on developing and growing SOC managed services capabilities to support clients and mature their security programs.

Worldwide, Oo

Cyber security leader focusing on client delivery on cyber security programs from Risk Management Framework, Security Operations Centers, Vulnerability and Compliance Scans, and Security Architecture. Focused on Federal clients with specialties in Civilian and Department of Defense. • Led the establishment and integration of a Security Operations Center to provide 24x7 monitoring and initial incident response for a government client based on NIST 800-161• Led and manages a website, vulnerability and compliance scanning team to comply with DHS Continuous Diagnostics and Monitoring program (HSPD-12) for over 20,000 assets resulting in improved compliance, reduced vulnerability risk• Advises clients on improvements of security architecture, enterprise IT architecture design and implementation of new technology that enhances business operations and reduces overall security risk. Supports the Accreditation and Authorization process using the Risk Management Framework, NIST 800-37, and NIST 800-53 rev 4, and CIS controls. Focused on assisting client to improve risk scoring using automated data feeds to provide dynamic risk scores

Vienna, Virginia, Us

Founding member and co-author of CMDSP Certificate Program. Provides leadership and guidance to the CMDSP Certificate Program credentialing process. The CMDSP credential is a mobile security credential for security professionals working in the field of mobile devices. Whether managing individual devices or an enterprise with multiple device types and platforms, this certificate demonstrates that the individual possesses an underlying core body of specialized, in-depth knowledge of the described topic areas. While some topic areas may apply to all mobile operating systems, this credential is designed to demonstrate competence with Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android OS.Persons in these positions are generally responsible for review and analysis of security requirements, working with senior team members to develop integrated plans to protect corporate assets and information technology (reducing risk), and administering security systems to support daily security operations. This credential makes the certified professional very valuable to employers looking to utilize a mobile infrastructure for their enterprise.In addition, the candidate should have a good system level understanding of mobile/device app, os, networking and embedded systems technologies driving the smartphone, tablet, and personal entertainment device markets.

Riverside, Ca, Us

Responsible for Enterprise IT, ERP, and Security, for a global market leading network security company. Developed the Strategic vision for corporate IT portfolio and Enterprise Security Architecture.• Developed and executed a multi-million IT, R&D and COR budget while identifying 20% CAPEX savings• Led and managed global IT and Security services supporting an 200% corporate employee growth during a corporate acquisition and separation• Led an Enterprise Information Security Program protecting Internal Network Security and Customer Corporate Cloud based Applications with no successful compromises. Validates the Corporate PCI and Financial Compliance.• Managed an NetSuite ERP with an implementation time of less than 6 months supporting multi-national companies and reduced sales to cash process by 50%.• Implemented a Cloud first strategy that provided improved security operations, and visibility and identifying significant cost savings. Managed, integrated and delivered cloud services from Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services and Rack Space.

Columbia, Md, Us

Responsible for Enterprise IT, Security, R&D Lab environment and Hosted Services for a global market leading network security software company. Developed the Strategic vision for corporate IT investments and infrastructure.• Developed and Executed an IT, R&D and COR budget supporting a corporate revenue experiencing hyper growth.• Led and managed global IT and Security services supporting a rapidly expanding corporate employee growth, including opening 3 new offices, 1 international.• Led an Enterprise Information Security Program protecting Internal Network Security and Customer Corporate Cloud based Applications with no successful compromises. • Validated the Corporate PCI and Financial Compliance.• Managed and Operated a network security R&D environment based on Jira that enabled deployment of new Cloud Services and was first to market for numerous emerging vulnerabilities (i.e. Heart Bleed, Shell Shock, etc.)• Managed and Deployed new Hosted Service Applications and Infrastructure to support a global customer base.• Managed a primary Linux infrastructure and reported availability of SaaS supporting 20,000+ customers in a hybrid environment of hosted and AWS services to deliver global services in multiple AWS zones.• Established and managed the Amazon Cloud Service accounts for a multi-zone hosted application environment.

• Develop new local policies, procedures, and plans to implement requirements and provisions of DMA Information Assurance program for a variety of telecommunications and automated information systems (e.g. mainframe computers, minicomputers, microcomputers, communications equipment, automated office systems).• Formulate Information Assurance (IA) policy, guidance, and establishes appropriate organization wide IA management structure and IA business processes, procedures and practices. • Set IA goals and objectives, writes organization Information Security Plan to meet public law, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), DoD and DMA information security requirements, and evaluates the effectiveness of IT policy and security measures. •Administer and monitor the organization's implementation of the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).

Principal Technical Advisor for operation and readiness of Communications, IT Systems and Network Security. Manages operational readiness of 89+ US Navy networks. Tracks network security audits and current network threats. Created executive network security metrics overview.Managed operational readiness of 89 US Navy networks. Managed $1.3 million technology lifecycle replacement program.• Trained over 500 personnel in information security and network management principles. Improved senior executive situational awareness on network security resulting in a 4% improvement network security inspections.• Hand selected technical lead to support and fielding of Satellite, Network, and Computer Network Defense systems. Technical lead for project deploying over 300 Host Based Security Systems in the Navy. • Established an executive information security awareness program. Implemented a network security remediation plan improving readiness >5% and bringing 10 networks into compliance.

Washington, Dc, Us

Information Professional specializing in Communications, Information Technology, Information Security and Space Operations. Previous Officer and Enlisted experience in Naval Nuclear Power and Submarine Operations.

Washington, Dc, Us

Technical director of operations for an enterprise network and core data center valued over $500 million with over 400 servers, 60,000 workstations, and 100,000 users at 29 sites. Designed and implemented 5 network enclaves and 7 site data centers. Managed 7 major IT projects valued over $3 million all delivered on time and within budget.• Upgraded the enterprise email system 3 month ahead of schedule with no data loss and no downtime in mail services. Upgrade reduced spam traffic by 30% and improved mail security as recognized by external agency.• Designed and implemented a Business Continuity Plan & Disaster Recovery Plan reducing recovery time 16 hours.• Implemented a cross-functional enterprise change management processes that reduced outages from unplanned change and major problems by 300%. Reduced number of emergency changes and unauthorized changes by 10%.

Ca, Us

Supported several national level field experimentation campaigns for the Naval Postgraduate School’s academic center of excellence in network experimentation. Managed network operations centers that stretch between multiple cities and states that support academic research and rapid development of new technologies for use in the US military.• Network operations, and security manager supporting over 5 multinational joint experiments at three locations using 802.16, cellular and ad-hoc wireless networks. • Student experimentation lead coordinator for 17+ students and 12 thesis projects. Managed the execution of all student experiments and mentored and advised students during thesis research.

Led and managed the operations, training, maintenance and readiness of a 22 persons, in a 24/7, $10 million Ballistic Missile Detection and Warning Detachment. Implemented new physical and information security measures that exceeded current information security requirements.• Established highest level of performance in the history of the organization, resulting in 100% mission success, identification of unseen activities and recognition as the top unit in mission performance of 3 other detachments.• Implemented a new physical and information security system that exceeded federal security requirements and avoided over 7 days of mission downtime.• Technical advisor for a multi-national data sharing communications architecture that delivered real time national and international warnings for potential missile attacks and reduced alert notifications 50%.

Program manager for a $4 million commercial imagery center that provided high quality imagery, intelligence analysis, and experimentation of multispectral and hyper spectral geospatial imagery. Managed a state of the art imagery storage repository and distribution center delivering 300+ products/year. • Identified and realized $100,000 savings per year during business realignment.• Developed numerous products supporting time sensitive real-world crisis and national security events.• Technical Lead and coordinator for Business Processes Analysis that validated over 200 IT business processes identifying over 5000 man-hours of redundant tasks performed by the business.• Crew member of the Alternate Space Control Center in Dahlgren, VA• Officer in Charge of the Remote Earth Sensing Information Center Officer (RESIC) that exploited commercial imagery for warfighter intelligence products.

Managed network and security operations for a civilian government reconstruction agency providing >$500 million of reconstruction projects supporting 120 multi-national personnel from over 7 regional sites. • Led installation of $5 million satellite terminal, computer network and VOIP system that increased the communications capacity 10 fold with 100% reliability, improving mission effectiveness 3 fold.• Problem manager the resolved multiple network and telecommunications incidents that impacted budgetary tracking system and life critical communications systems in a hostile environment.

Ms, It Management

Bs, Mechanical Engineering