Optimize Azure environmentIncrease Helpdesk EfficiencyModernize Security Environment

• Develop and execute the company's InfoSec, Infrastructure, DevSecOps, and Staffing strategy and roadmap• Implemented DevSecOps to improve and secure deployments• Improved training for staff• Started Vendor Management Program

• Developed and executed the company's information security strategy and roadmap, improving security posture by 45% and eliminating all high vulnerabilities within three months.• Led a transformation program that improved infrastructure alignment with business needs, resulting in a 10% cost reduction, 99.999% uptime, and enhanced security.• Improved resiliency through system-wide backups, testing, and an AWS data center migration.• Implemented a Vulnerability Management program and patched all systems in 2 months, with over 3000 vulnerabilities patched.• Built Security team and tools from scratch.• Streamlined corporate IT functions via a strategic roadmap, cutting tickets by 15% and resolution time by 25% while achieving 97% positive feedback.• Regularly updated the Board and executives on cyber threats, ensuring leadership awareness and involvement in security operations.

• Established a culture of high quality in both products and services and emphasized the importance of teamwork as the founding IT Director/CISO• Developed and implemented our IT/Security Policies and Procedures and represented them to our clients, including the largest banks in the country• Successfully built and led global IT teams across multiple time zones, fostering collaboration and ensuring optimal resource utilization• Architected and implemented our Migration to Azure/Microsoft 365. This reduced infrastructure costs by 50%, improved reliability and availability by 12%, and ensured global access to our systems. • Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects, utilizing strong project management skills and delivering results within defined timelines• Managed and Implemented all aspects of InfoSec, including compliance with SOC, SOX, GLBA, PCI, ISO 27001, and SSAE 18, as well as state requirements, including NYDFS, CCPA, and GDPR.• Led the administration and management of Microsoft technologies, Apple systems, Office 365, MDM, Okta, Zoom, MS Teams, Freshdesk, Zendesk, Jira, and corporate SaaS applications • Demonstrated expertise in network design, firewalls, switches, routers, DNS, certificates, VPN, server infrastructure, virtualization, and data centers by architecting solutions that improved efficiency by 15%• Consistently communicated with business executives regarding crucial technology initiatives and changes, including implementing CRM and ERP solutions• Put process, procedure, and metrics methodology in place for analyzing the effectiveness of technology solutions, improving SLAs, and removing unnecessary tools, saving 15%.• Managed vendor relationships, sourcing solutions strategically and negotiating enterprise-wide agreements, saving 30%• Led the teams that developed AI/ML/NLP/RPA Solutions to extract Bank Statement info, taking days off of our time to close and reducing pipeline bottlenecks by 25%

• Led and managed the InfoSec Operations & Engineering teams to ensure a strong foundation in risk management and the latest industry trends and technologies.• Oversee threat intelligence, detection and response, detection engineering, system & network security, endpoint security, cloud security operations, and vulnerability management capabilities.• Led and managed the InfoSec Operations team, ensuring a solid foundation in risk management and the latest industry trends and technologies.• Proactively champion new opportunities for automation, innovation, and technical excellence.• Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive security tooling strategy, including tool consolidation and rationalization and measuring and managing tooling effectiveness.• Implemented SIEM, SASE, IAM, Firewalls, and IDS/IPS to assist with securing the environment and monitoring and triaging security events.• Develop methodologies to audit operational excellence and measure maturity.• Scripting including Python, Bash, and Powershell• Developed from Scratch the IT Policies and Procedures, including the InfoSec Policy, SDLC, and Incident Management.• Developed annual plans in partnership with staff and internal customers for hardware, software, personnel, and other required expenses• Established a culture of high quality in both products and services and stressed the importance of teamwork• Put process, procedure, and metrics methodology in place for analyzing the effectiveness of technology solutions, improving SLAs, and removing unnecessary tools, saving 15%.• Managed vendor relationships, sourcing solutions strategically and negotiating enterprise-wide agreements• Conducted detailed ROI analysis for each cost category and project and identified innovative solutions to streamline architecture for improved performance while effectively managing costs• Analyzed changes in market conditions and positioned IT to react quickly to these changes

• Engage with key stakeholders to develop and grow relationships within the security, technology, and business organizations. • Managed vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring that security solutions and services provided by third-party vendors met the organization's needs and requirements. • Developed and executed the company's InfoSec strategy and roadmap.• Led the technical implementation and maintenance of security products and tools.• Developed the BCP/DR Plans, as well as testing and Audit functionality

Delivered a stable and secure operation of enterprise networks by implementing and administering servers and systems according to business requirements and industry best practices. Interfaced with IT staff, business owners, management, IT service providers and vendors, and served as the top-level escalation point for technical support incidents.► Improved performance by deploying new systems and procedures to handle network connectivity, system administration, and information security deliverables.► Minimized spend by managing and monitoring licensing, technical assets, and budgets to ensure the proper use, funding, and administration of network assets.

Accomplished objectives in ensuring the availability, operability, and stability of all network assets across multiple sites while spearheading IT implementation, administration, and support processes.► Boosted business and system performance, including enterprise network, storage, security, and backup by procuring and implementing new technologies.► Enhanced Solution Delivery and Quality of Service metrics using new engineering processes.

Part of a three person team responsible for 13 branches. Troubleshooting desktop, server, and network errors. Modifying Cisco routers, deploy open source firewall/VPN. Exploring new technology including vpn, video conferencing, network access control, and web proxy.

Performed Desktop and server troubleshooting and repair. Responsible for customer education and satisfaction. Also responsible for business upkeep, filing taxes and paper work, as well as advertising.

Taught Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, and Trigonometry for high school students. Responsible for classroom management, developing lesson plans in accordance with state and local standards. Also Responsible for understanding the difficulties students are having, and finding ways to convey difficult topics in an understandable manner.