Kurt P (Gpen, Gwapt) Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Technical Scope: Day-to-day hands-on experience performing external, internal, web app, and API penetration testing. Executes assumed breach scenario internal engagements, purple teaming, Windows endpoint, Active Directory security assessments, and comprehensive CIS Critical Security Control reviews. Involved in project scoping calls & effort calculations for upcoming projects, working hand in hand with Project Managers to guarantee on-time report delivery and customer satisfaction which are my top two priorities.Key Achievements - Promoted to Team Lead, Security Advisory Services in May of 2023.- Effectively completes projects on time and under budget while constantly meeting and exceeding company and client expectations. - Drove company revenue and contributed significantly to company financial growth and profitability via on-time delivery of projects, developing, maintaining, and growing customer relations, increasing the amount of repeat business, and consistently reaching 100% of KPI and CSF (Critical Success Factor) metrics quarterly. - Strengthened existing client relationships resulting in high customer satisfaction and repeat business. - Helped grow the company’s reputation as a leader in the Cyber Security space and significantly contributed to company profitability.- Overhauled and implemented new systems for Penetration Testing attack infrastructure in AWS, social engineering, phishing, and red teaming with enhanced features, capabilities, and reporting.- Expanded into new roles and responsibilities including management and mentorship of junior pentesters and security professionals, CIS Critical Security Controls, ICS Industrial Control Security assessments, Web Application pentests, API security assessments, and Purple Team projects. - Mentorship of junior penetration testers.- First-ever speaking engagement at B-SIDES Calgary 2020 and follow-on presentation at B-SIDES 2022 Vancouver cyber security conference.

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Technical Scope: Hands and eyes assistance on Windows/Linux server issues and changes. Support for Cisco data and voice networks. Managed physical security of IT assets. IT Project coordination involving multiple local and global groups. Direct cyber security involvement including reporting of cyber security threats.Currently orchestrate vital technical support for over 300 direct platform personnel and thousands more Exxon personnel spanning the globe from Brazil to India and beyond. Coordinate daily with Exxon teams to facilitate seamless daily IT operations.- Completed the monumental project of deploying an array of new IT assets on the $15B, 750K tone Hebron Oilfield platform in just under 5 months. Assets included over 100 Dell OptiPlex Desktops and Laptops, Microsoft Surface Pros, HP M775 MFD Printers, and more. - Upon project completion, 100% of assets accounted for compared to typical higher loss rates for large IT deployment projects.- Active participation in the ExxonMobil Cyber Security culture including mock phishing attempts, weekly team meetings and cyber security reviews, stand-downs, and presentations.

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Technical Scope: Network administration and IT Security controls, Physical Access Controls, Protection of proprietary company IP, Disaster Recovery planning and implementation, Periodic Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing, OS and Server Hardening, Patch Management, IT Policy, and Procedure Review.Directed daily IT operations including security, network, data, hardware, and software support across two locations in Canada and the United Kingdom. In-house support and management of IT resources dramatically improved IT security posture as well as overall employee efficiency compared to prior IT outsourcing. Designed company website and directed all social media pages. Introduced an asset tracking system and set up network cabling, server racks, and stacks.- Achieved notable improvements in IT infrastructure security and stability by performing periodic penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, updating AV signatures, and managing desktop/server patching. - Instrumental in the company successfully gaining recertification for ISO 9001 and 18001 Management Systems to allow more bid-outs to capture additional contracts.- Significantly streamlined costs and improved overall IT manageability by transitioning from physical systems to hardware and software virtualization technologies.- Upgraded IT hardware and software to increase Geo Team throughput by over 300%.

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Computer Support SpecialistBreak-Fix computer workOn-site maintenance of IT and debit/interac/POS systems.

St John’S, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada

Technical Scope: Windows and Linux IT Security, Network administration, Periodic Vulnerability Assessments and Network Penetration Testing, OS and Server Hardening, Patch Management, IT Policy and Procedure Review, End-user training, and best practices education.Expertly supported faculty and staff while maintaining a high level of confidentiality, availability, and security. Prioritized IT security of hardware & software. Utilized systems imaging techniques for quick and secure OS deployments.- Successfully supported over 350 direct staff and students ensuring secure and reliable day-to-day IT operations at both St. Bonaventure’s and Lakecrest schools.- Dramatically increasing stability, security, and availability of IT resources by replacing expensive Windows Servers with Open-Source Linux alternatives, which slashed 20% from the IT budget year over year.- Saved $20,000+ over several years by creating and managing IT Asset and License Compliance programs.