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Parker, CO, US

Colorado, United States

Gas and Electric utilities OT SCADA environments.

Connecticut, United States

Remote

Denver Metropolitan Area

Houston, Texas Area

• Managed $4.5 million annual Run & Maintain budget, delivering annual reductions of 5-15% per year. Directed technical team to architect, implement, and manage Industrial Control System/SCADA (a.k.a. PCD, PCN) network.
• Assessed and managed life cycle of network cybersecurity technology and controls implementations ensuring continued Industrial Control Systems/SCADA environment IT/OT security.
• Created, reviewed, updated, and implemented cybersecurity policies, procedures, and task specifications, focusing on education and compliance assurance enhancing overall cybersecurity awareness and performance.
• Championed staff training and development improving quality and efficiency of technical service and support delivery.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and strategically plan new technology initiatives resulting in effective project delivery and efficient staff and resource allocation.
• Improved overall IT/OT security posture by executing periodic internal audits and implementing identified remediation and mitigation actions.

Houston, Texas Area

• Technical team lead, managing $4 million annual budget, new projects, and run & maintain for SCADA network infrastructure, including maintenance of three data centers.
• Technical/Infrastructure lead and project manager to relocate the primary Control Center ensuring business needs were met while working with Real Estate, Legal, Program Management, IT, and Finance, as well as third.
• Consistently achieved >99.999% uptime by utilizing best practices and security concepts to configure, implement, and maintain SCADA network infrastructure technologies, encompassing 1000+ network devices and appliances.
• Configured and utilized various automated monitoring tools improving response time and streamlining network troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Created, reviewed, updated, and implemented cybersecurity policies, procedures, and task specifications, focusing on awareness education and compliance assurance enhancing IT/OT security.

Houston, Texas Area

• Configured/implemented/managed Windows systems for 300 servers and workstations, including patch management and endpoint security, across two data centers and three office locations.
• Implemented technical and administrative controls augmenting access management and device security.
• Monitored systems for functional and cybersecurity compliance, such as least privilege user access control, policy-based system hardening, AV updates and OS/application patching.
• Employed technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills quickly resolving network performance and functionality issues.
• Participated in design and testing of the replacement SCADA system assuring function and security.

Houston, Texas Area

• Managed databases totaling 80,000 telemetered and calculated points supporting a robust SCADA/Industrial Control System.
• Built/tested HMI displays for monitoring/controlling 600+ remote pipeline facilities.
• Performed testing with field personnel to ensure accuracy and functionality between the SCADA system and field devices.
• 24/7 on-call responsibilities.

Houston, Texas Area

• Managed field automation projects up to $1M (offshore and onshore).
• Programmed and installed GE and Allen Bradley PLCs for remote pipeline facilities.
• Tested programming with the Pipeline Control Center to ensure accuracy and functionality between the SCADA system and field devices.

Greater Denver Area

• Created/modified/managed design drawings for pipeline facilities, including piping, electrical, civil (ROW), and mechanical disciplines.
• Managed secure digital document/drawing repository.
• Optimized computing hardware for improved performance and functionality.

36 Credit Hours Completed Towards Bachelor'S Of Science In Electrical Engineering (Bsee), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Associate'S Degree, Computer Aided Design, 4.0