Mike Estridge - Cissp, Issap Email & Phone Number

Santa Clara, California, US

Birmingham, West Midlands, GB

• Oversee technical, legal, and financial aspects of CyberQ Group's US division to ensure seamless integration of security solutions for clients. Manage vendor and partner relationships to bolster the company’s market.
• Pioneered the development and launch of security services tailored for the US market, leading to the creation of a specialized US website and customized marketing materials that boosted client engagement and amplified.
• Initiated and led a new partner program aimed at incorporating legal frameworks into partner engagements, culminating in the successful onboarding of five key partners within the first five months.
• Established a dynamic sales pipeline, resulting in an improvement in sales conversion rates.
• Deployed a CRM system to optimize sales processes and refine marketing tactics, increasing client acquisition and retention.

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

• Led technical solution development and sales engineering initiatives in alignment with customer landscapes and business objectives. Executed comprehensive technical demonstrations and proof of concept presentations to.
• Closed the largest deal in Vigilant’s history in collaboration with Vice President of Sales, a $1.7M Managed Detection and Response (MDR) contract, setting a precedent for future enterprise-level engagements.
• Sustained strong channel partnerships by fostering positive relationships with Primary TSBs on national/regional levels, leading to amplified market reach and penetration.
• Propelled company revenue growth by 30% over 16 months, generating over $13M in total contract value through strategic sales initiatives and robust client engagements.
• Conducted quarterly Security Business Reviews, resulting in a 25% boost in customer retention and satisfaction by effectively addressing and aligning with security needs.

Maidenhead, Berkshire, GB

• Spearheaded large-scale initiatives, implementing robust technical standards to fortify the infrastructure and optimize service offerings for Logicalis Cloud and Managed Services. Functioned as a Product Manager.
• Completed two major data center transformations in Phoenix, AZ and Dayton, OH, managing a $5M investment, which culminated in refreshed infrastructure, enhanced automation, and advanced security measures, all within.
• Played a pivotal role in the development of Logicalis Managed AWS offering by creating AWS Organizations, Single Sign-On (SSO), and CloudFormation templates, resulting in successful rollout within six weeks.
• Assisted with designing customer-centric solutions, securing a major deal with a healthcare company headquartered in London, UK through expert solutions design and presentation, which contributed over $15K in monthly.
• Directed a team of 12 Architects and Engineers in the modernization of data center infrastructure, facilitating the standardization of managed services offerings and advancement of long-term operational sustainability.

Maidenhead, Berkshire, GB

Maidenhead, Berkshire, GB

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

• Administered the end-to-end process of requirements gathering, design, and implementation of managed and cloud service solutions in alignment with customer requirements and business objectives. Aided in developing and.
• Orchestrated a seamless transition for an international pharmaceutical company to a regulated, private data center, coordinating with multiple service providers to exceed customer specifications.
• Championed the adoption of AWS for a local financial institution by overseeing the decommissioning of legacy servers and the migration and refactoring of critical applications in collaboration with team members.
• Contributed to the recertification of the Cisco Master Cloud Builder Specialization, conducting C-level presentations and enabling the retention of this prestigious certification.
• Assisted in the Johnson & Johnson M&A divestiture process, organizing companies into segments and integrating them into managed services, which minimized disruptions and maintained continuity for client production.

Dayton, OH, US

• Established two new remote office locations, ensuring seamless integration into the existing network infrastructure. Evaluated and offered insights into suitable security policies to fortify security posture and.
• Revitalized and completed a high-profile firewall migration project, leading to the successful transition from Palo Alto to Checkpoint firewalls by adeptly resolving previous project roadblocks.
• Oversaw the design and maintenance of data center switching, utilizing Catalyst and Nexus product lines to optimize data flow.
• Strengthened network management capabilities by transitioning DNS, DHCP, and IP tracking services to Bluecat and installing multiple F5 LTM/GTM units.

• Directed strategic initiatives to enhance the security infrastructure and reduce organizational vulnerability to cyber threats. Engineered and executed a comprehensive redesign of the LAN/WAN architecture to bolster.
• Yielded cost savings and operational stability by overhauling IT infrastructure and deploying a centralized security framework.
• Integrated voice services and built a local data center to ensure business continuity and operational resilience.
• Implemented a full suite of monitoring tools, creating key performance and security metrics that enabled continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

Erlanger, KY, US

Houston, Texas, US

Bs, Information Systems

Diploma, Advanced Placement