Michael T. Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Virginia Beach, VA, US

• Restructure the vulnerability management program to achieve continuous improvement, reducing organizational risk by 15% monthly through rigorous internal closure metrics
• Direct cross-department collaboration to enforce security NIST CSF framework compliance, decreasing policy violations by 25%
• Organize weekly skills development programs, enhancing team efficiency by 30%
• Lead the design and implementation of administrative rights solutions, reducing workstation local administrators by 30% and bolstering compliance
• Standardize risk assessment process for software acquisition, establishing a framework for internal audits of new and existing applications
• Coordinate SOC Security Operations utilizing Splunk SIEM, security tools, and intrusion detection systems/intrusion prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to investigate and threats

Virginia Beach, VA, US

Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.Mentored students in the development of their research skills and critical thinking abilities.Researched best practices for effective teaching methods in order to improve instructional delivery.Implemented different teaching styles to meet needs of diverse.

Provided technical guidance regarding cyber security best practices to staff in order to maintain system integrity.Researched emerging technologies related to cyber security and made recommendations on their implementation.Evaluated third-party software solutions for their ability to enhance organizational security posture before purchase and.

• Increase compliance rate by 85% through regulatory compliance efforts (CCPA, GDPR, VCDPA), ensuring all tenant and financial data are safeguarded
• Decrease vendor security risks by 50% through risk mitigation strategies, securing Amazon, Microsoft, and Google cloud instances
• Save $75,000 per year in potential regulatory fines by identifying and closing security gaps, remediating issues prior to audits
• Integrate ISO/IEC 27000/27001 security framework to protect information systematically and cost-effectively

Virginia Beach, VA, US

• Contract through Apex Systems Inc.
• Automated timekeeping software via PowerShell scripts, enhancing efficiency by 25% by reducing workload and error rates
• Engaged with executives and vendors bi-weekly, aligning initiatives with corporate strategies and ensuring project compliance milestones
• Facilitated vulnerability remediation during testing, reducing operational risk by 20% and improving cloud security compliance

Washington, DC, US

• Contract through Watershed Security, LLC
• Steered security operations and incident response, ensuring compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 security framework standards
• Implemented risk mitigation processes, reducing critical security risk by 30%
• Coordinated cross-department efforts, improving business continuity by 20% and remediating threats
• Mentored a cybersecurity team, increasing efficiency by 25% and advancing industry knowledge

Washington, DC, US

Contract through Watershed Security, LLC- Remediated findings from vulnerability reports.- Utilized adaptive leadership principles providing guidance and mentorship to junior cybersecurity analysts, enhancing team performance and cohesiveness.

Washington, DC, US

I caught COVID during the height of the pandemic and had to take time to be at home to recover.

Washington, DC, US

• Contract through Alion Science and Technology, Amentum, and TEKsystems
• Orchestrated vulnerability management for 300+ assets, reducing operational risk by 30%
• Directed a team of administrators and cybersecurity professionals, increasing threat response and operational efficiency by 25%
• Drafted RMF documentation, expediting ATO processes and improving system readiness by 20%
• Pioneered standardized security controls, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53A security framework, and improving the security assessment process

Washington, DC, US

• Contract with Entrust Government Solutions and Cambridge International Solutions
• Authored security reports for senior leadership, influencing risk management strategies and compliance initiatives
• Delivered training on vulnerability management solutions, reducing security incidents by 25% and increasing team proficiency
• Implemented advanced security protocols and risk assessments, reducing system vulnerabilities by 35% and ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53A security framework

Washington, DC, US

• Contract with Apex Systems Inc
• Promoted into lead role
• Coached teams through migrations and upgrades, completing projects 20% faster than scheduled
• Coordinated post-migration incident management, improving operational resilience, and eliminating downtime
• Directed a team of 15+ employees, achieving a 25% increase in productivity over a six-month period through weekly training sessions

Washington, DC, US

• Contract with Apex Systems Inc
• Mitigated conflict between technicians and customers to ensure a positive work experience and efficient operation of duties.
• Trained employees increasing efficiency and employee productivity by an average of 25%.
• Led resolution of issues after migration of data related to connectivity to exchange servers, internet, and network shares as well as faulty hardware.

Washington, DC, US

Awaiting the award of a contract that was set to start in October 2016 and was delayed until December. Unfortunately I had already quit in preparation for the new contract.

Washington, DC, US

• Contract with Hewlett-Packard Enterprises
• Trained new staff on IT policies and secure access controls, enhancing resource use and compliance
• Wrote 16 new knowledge base articles and improved an additional 53, improving help desk resolution rates and knowledge sharing
• Programmed tools to automate domain profile corruption resolution, cutting resolution time by 93% using Agile methodology

• Managed the implementation and maintenance of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and service issue resolution database, resulting in a 30% improvement in customer satisfaction and streamlined issue resolution by.
• Conducted annual business analyses to forecast future growth and marketability, leading to strategic initiatives that doubling company revenue by over the first five years.
• Implemented a vendor tracking system and migrated assets to cloud computing solutions, decentralizing company assets and reducing operational risks.
• Led and mentored a team of four IT professionals, bridging technological skill gaps and enhancing team productivity by 50%.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Information Technology Management

Master Of Science - Ms, Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Associate Of Science - As, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance