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Southfield, Michigan, Us

Helping organizations with the people, process and technology aspects of Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk, Audit and Compliance. Plante Moran has developed a range of cybersecurity services to assist clients in protecting the confidentiality, availability and integrity of their information and IT assets as well as complying with various security and privacy regulations.

Addison, Texas, Us

Securonix is the market leader in User and Entity Behavior Analytics helping organizations combat Insider Threat, Cyber Risk and Fraud. Helping organizations utilize innovative technology to support the people, process and governance aspects of Insider Threat, Cyber Risk and Fraud.

I founded a company that provides strategic and tactical support for organizations in the Information Security, Risk and Business Continuity space. End-to-end services include forensic analysis, identification of fraud, evidence gathering and support for legal action processes. Marketed a successful CISO-for-hire consultant program for small and mid-size companies. Continue to consult and provide PCI audits for diverse industries, including financial, healthcare, automotive & government agencies.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬❑ Identified and remediated the existence of a well-known foreign cyber threat from the environment of a large government entity. ❑ While providing outsourced CISO services to a client who did not suspect a problem, detected a multi-layer/person fraud scheme that included duplicate bookkeeping. The critical forensic data was used for evidence in subsequent prosecution.

Highland Park, Michigan, Us

I drive the strategic agenda for the company’s IT enterprise resource/project planning, standards development, and information security, and I lead a team of 80 IT professionals. We support 6000 employees and 15 domestic & international offices.My oversight includes IT operations, planning, change management, infrastructure, application development, support services, security and licensure compliance. As CTO, I lead teams to achieve the strategic market goal of delivering in-house, scalable, end-to-end solutions for Fortune 100 clients. In my CISO capacity, I oversee IT Security and Risk prevention. I recently guided the company through the deployment of a centralized security framework, Enterprise Risk Assessment, multiple SSAE SOC2 audit certification and PCI DSS Service Provider L1 certification process. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬❑ In 2014, I led the redesign and integration of IT infrastructure and operations as part of aggressive consolidation of 5 disparate companies. Results include a unified IT culture that supports the company’s strategic direction and YOY growth of +61%. ❑ Secured 40% savings and ensured license compliance via identifying synergies, outsourcing services, and negotiating major vendor agreements.,❑ With the market goal of offering “any seat, in any (call) center for any client” across 12 sites with 5 telecom systems. Negotiated contracts to support this vision without increasing budgeted capex.

Highland Park, Michigan, Us

(Note: The company was acquired by Dialog Direct in 2013.)I guided the strategic IT expansion plan for this multi-site, $40M, 1400 employee, global business outsourcing company. We achieved YOY growth of +30% as I led 40+ IT professionals to consolidate a previously decentralized IT infrastructure, enabling the company to triple in size. Oversaw the construction of a new data warehouse and implemented new data mining, BI, and proactive analytics technologies.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬❑ We launched a cost saving, all-in-one communication platform (Interactive Intelligence) that streamlined infrastructure across distributed sites. Resulted in 400% company growth over 4 years and highlighted in a Bloomberg Business Review for innovative practices.❑ Recouped $300K in capital expense and streamlined maintenance & help desk operations by delivering a flexible, scalable, yet secure environment. Rolled out virtual server technology in support of the company’s evolution into an agile, high growth organization. ❑ Generated new market opportunities with key clients by developing a social media tool that uses analytics to assess the relevancy of posts. ❑ As CISO, constructed a formal Information Security Framework that met PCI DSS and SSAE SOC 2 standards and audits. The development enabled relationships with financial and insurance clients and resulted in 200% company growth in 2 years.

I founded a software company and developed patented technology for a disruptive set of security technology tools that enable organizations to detect threats to sensitive information. The project entailed building a team to market and physically produce, package and deploy the product. RazorThreat™ remains a viable licensed solution today.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬❑ I successfully negotiated and closed early seed and first round funding and propelled patent process from provisional to final stage. ❑ Secured 100% POC with early clients and won pivotal contract with an insurance industry client when, in the pilot’s first day, the program uncovered an undetected, unauthorized breach of their network. Informed with specifics, the client was able to take immediate action.

Founded and led a $5.5M company that provided computer networks, “super servers,” and related installation/support during brisk Y2K related transitions. Developed formative leadership skills in all aspects of company operations including strategic planning, product selection & development, engineering, marketing, sales, financial planning and mergers & acquisitions.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬❑ Generated +35% YOY growth and tripled EBITDA, by transforming an 80% hardware–20% services organization into a profitable, consultative 50% hardware–50% services company.❑ Launched two additional synergistic companies, including Advanced Computing Technologies (see previous role) which targeted the IT Security-Risk space.❑ While transitioning to consulting in the IT Security arena, I successfully sold the company and transitioned it to new ownership in 2005.