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Remote First, Us

Tokyo, Jp

Global Security ArchitectureDesigning enterprise security architecture through threat modeling, systems analysis and design, product review, trial, and selection, and advising on new systems or products. Worked extensively on cloud program from policy and contracts to overall strategy, development of communal standards, and consulting to implement and promulgate.

Tokyo, Jp

Gaithersburg, Md, Us

Developed strategies to upgrade business operations with focus on stability, security, and speed, allowing staff to spend more time in the field, increasing program quality. Upgraded campus WAN from T1s to fiber, expanded wireless coverage while implementing enterprise security controls and authenticated access, and improved performance and stability of LAN with redundancy and monitoring. Re-architected enterprise security architecture based on cloud-centric, zero-trust model. Implemented strong authentication such as OTP and U2F, which sometimes required retrofitting legacy technologies. Research, develop proof-of-concept, and deploy large scale software systems to modernize company's operations, furthering quality, efficiency, and accountability of programs. Architect, RFP, and oversee development and deployment of other information systems and custom line of business software, such as clinical data management systems. Introduced acquisition strategy including base criteria, vendor security questionnaire and minimum standards, and product ecosystem and integration guidelines. Manage IT team and outside vendors and consultants. Encourage professional growth of team by budgeting and finding courses, certifications, and conferences which support new architecture and technologies. Introduced end-user training programs, technology usage tips, and evaluation campaigns such as phishing simulation campaigns. Set goals of department to provide excellent security, quality and reliability of computing resources. Introduced first policy and operational information security plans covering all layers of technology stack and usage. Manage department budget, increasing reliability and security while reducing overall costs. In concert with role as General Counsel, manage full risk spectrum from regulatory requirements to incident response and legal remedies.

Gaithersburg, Md, Us

Responsible for leading legal initiatives. Provides the Board of Directors and senior management with effective advice on company strategies and their implementation including governance, risk management, and compliance activities.Manage the legal function, and obtain and oversee the work of outside counsel. Directly involved in business transactions and negotiating critical contracts, as well as organizing and coordinating external evaluation and accreditation processes.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), International Business, Trade, And Tax Law

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics