Michael Culver Email & Phone Number

Manassas, Virginia

Manassas, Virginia

• Currently leading multiple data center security professionals that oversee the physical security operations for several data centers in AWS’ largest and fastest growing cluster. Ensured compliance with service-level.
• Conducted extensive research on a global security program that was not optimized. Gathered the necessary data, wrote the supporting one-pager, and created a task force of Subject Matter Experts to find a solution..
• Since mid-2020, led a regional task force to reduce data center nuisance alarms that resulted in 70% DPMO reduction by EOY 2022.
• Trained and mentored seven new data center security professionals. Integral member of the task force that overhauled AWS’ global data center physical security training program.
• Created detailed papers on procedure modifications to existing security programs and presented the information to regional leadership.
• Managed large and complex regional physical security projects that improved data center security and enhanced the daily data center customer experience.

Manassas, Virginia

• In my current role at AWS, I oversee operational security at a data center for a subsidiary of Amazon Web Services providing on-demand cloud computing. I manage a $2M+ contract and service-level agreement, quickly.
• Initiated process improvements and procedural changes to safeguard employees during the pandemic.
• Enhanced communication by writing several articles for the company’s regional newsletter.
• Created detailed papers on procedure modifications to reduce alarms and presented the information to regional leadership.
• Oversaw the implementation of a hardware change that reduced nuisance alarms 40%+.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• This role required me to maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. During this time, I coordinated requests for international investigative assistance to the Bureau of Diplomatic Security alongside the Criminal.
• Boosted efficiency of several high-profile international programs by identifying gaps and implementing new policies.
• Created a training manual for the CIL branch that formalized prior training and promoted consistency.
• Oversaw global-level training on reducing child safety concerns and improving school hiring standards at the Association of International Schools Conference.
• Diffused tense situations by responding to high-priority requests from law enforcement.
• Initiated several improvements on programs by obtaining buy-in by all stakeholders and presenting to leadership.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• As an Investigative Analyst at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, I conducted data analysis and long-term case analysis to support ongoing investigations within the Crime Gun Intelligence Center..
• Wrote the Washington Field Division Crime Gun Intelligence Center’s SOP guidelines and implemented several new policies and procedures aimed at boosting efficiency.
• Enabled agents to resolve complicated investigations by providing guidance and assisting with developing creative solutions.
• Reduced turnaround time for cases and improved management by implementing new procedures.

Fairfax County, Virginia

• During my time as a Police Officer, I managed several long-term projects related to investigations while providing community services, such as creating risk mitigation plans, responding to incidents, and developing.
• Served as an informal team leader of a specialized unit conducting long-term investigations in high-crime communities.
• Informal team leader of a specialized unit that conducted long-term investigations in high crime communities that resulted in improved resident’s safety and quality of life. Ensured that team members completed assigned.

Master Of Science - Ms, Organizational Leadership

The program taught me to skills on providing positive impact and overseeing change within an organization. I improved my leadership.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Criminal Justice Administration

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Sigma - National Criminal Justice Honor Society Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

Certificate, Criminal Justice Management