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Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

My passion has always been to think creatively, develop novel solutions and build support base for successful implementation. I would like to take my problem solving and people skills in helping others turn their ideas into commercial success.

Woodbridge, VA

• Responsible for seeking solutions to meet cyber security needs and to automate labor intensive processes via customized application development.
• Conduct cyber security risk assessment for small and medium businesses (SMB), initiate Blue Team remediation efforts and pre-sales activities for additional products and services.
• Configure, install and test FireEye NX, EX and CMS appliances.
• Developed a business case for offering role-based encryption technology (ERUCES Tricryption)… Show more Responsible for seeking solutions to meet cyber security needs and to automate labor intensive processes via.
• Developed a business case for offering role-based encryption technology (ERUCES Tricryption) in the cloud to protect SMB data confidentiality.
• Formed a partnership (Benga Trade Compliance, LLC) to build a cloud-based workflow automation software for export trade compliance. Planned a complementary ecosystem for SaaS workflow, consulting and training.

Arlington, VA

• Responsible for conducting computer security site inspection/audit of 79 WHA posts, mitigating risks discovered and advising senior managers on resolving enterprise IT security issues.
• Conducted detailed computer security assessments (CSA) at US diplomatic missions in Latin America for compliance to Department Standards. Recommended industry best practices to improve both security and operational.
• Evaluated the current RCSO… Show more Responsible for conducting computer security site inspection/audit of 79 WHA posts, mitigating risks discovered and advising senior managers on resolving enterprise IT security.
• Evaluated the current RCSO assessment methodology for IT risk management effectiveness; discovered deficiencies and devised training plan to migrate skillset to malware detection and blue team remediation.
• Led Red and Blue Team members in conducting a special risk assessment of a large embassy.
• Conducted vulnerability and configuration compliance scans, adjudicated results and mitigated vulnerabilities. Audited effectiveness of physical, procedural and technical security controls.

Arlington, VA

• Responsible for cyber security tool infrastructure, end-point configuration management, security audits and consulting services on the Department’s Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) and Secret (CLAN) level networks.
• Managed system lifecycle of cyber security tool infrastructure including IDS/IPS, DLP, SIEM, packet capture, and compliance/vulnerability scanners.
• Acted as a trusted advisor to the DoS CISO for discovering and remediating vulnerabilities discovered during… Show more Responsible for cyber security tool infrastructure, end-point configuration management, security.
• Acted as a trusted advisor to the DoS CISO for discovering and remediating vulnerabilities discovered during iPost/Continuous Monitoring compliance and vulnerability scans.
• Evaluated security configuration requirements for operating systems, application software and network devices.
• Advised the CIO on mitigating enterprise risks from the “Mobile Diplomat” initiative.

Arlington, VA

• Responsible for managing the Department’s sensitive space construction/renovation standards, acoustic and electromagnetic (A&E) facility shielding standards, TEMPEST emanation requirements, and IT supply chain.
• Realized the potential of a novel “better but cheaper” concrete radio-frequency shielding technology, and convinced the Canadian government patent owner and Intelligence Community agency to partner with ECB in an.
• Realized the potential of a novel “better but cheaper” concrete radio-frequency shielding technology, and convinced the Canadian government patent owner and Intelligence Community agency to partner with ECB in an.
• Managed the Department’s acoustic and electromagnetic (A&E) facility shielding standards, TEMPEST emanation risk, and IT supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Chaired the multi-agency Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) A&E and Unclassified Electrical & Electronic Equipment working groups consisting of ODNI, CIA, NSA, DIA and FBI representatives for Standards updates to.
• Reviewed, negotiated and approved building construction and renovation project design for adherence to Controlled Access Area (CAA) Standards. Responsible for approving Special Compartmented Information Facility.

Pretoria, South Africa

• Mandated with improving the computer security posture of 45 African posts. (The position had no authority over IT operational personnel hence the need to use persuasion extensively.)
• Conducted computer security assessment (CSA) of IT security posture including technical, administrative and physical controls at embassies and consulates.
• Inspected both Classified and Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) networks for unauthorized hardware, software, connectivity, data and network… Show more Mandated with improving the computer security posture of 45 African.
• Inspected both Classified and Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) networks for unauthorized hardware, software, connectivity, data and network behavior.
• Performed wired and wireless network traffic and hardware scans using Fluke Optiview Network Analyzer.
• Conducted operating system compliance scans on all servers and workstations for security configuration compliance.

Manila, Philippines

• Responsible for computer security posture at 42 Asian Pacific posts.
• Conducted CSA audits to verify the IT security compliance to Department Standards and industry best practices.
• Trained embassy/consulate system administrators to adopt computer security best practices in daily operations.
• Provided computer security briefings to all mission personnel from ambassador to staff.
• Scanned networks for unauthorized hardware, software, data and network behavior.
• Consulted… Show more Responsible for computer security posture at 42 Asian Pacific posts.

Springfield, VA

• Responsible for designing, installing and maintaining the Department’s security systems including intrusion detection alarms, door access controls, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) equipment and anti-ram vehicle.
• Developed a new SQL database to track security equipment inventory, transfers, and repairs.
• Designed an electrical power system for security equipment utilizing redundancy and failover features.

Dakar, Senegal

• Responsible for technical and physical security posture of U.S. missions within West Africa to protect information, life and infrastructure.
• Designed, installed and maintained intrusion detection, access control, and CCTV surveillance systems.
• Conducted Technical Surveillance Countermeasure (TSCM) inspections to confirm integrity of classified office space.
• Surveyed, designed and installed security systems for new classified facilities.

Athens, Greece

Washington, DC

Bee, Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: IEEE Chairman

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