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Ventura, CA, US

Santa Barbara, CA, US

• Led end-to-end delivery of M365 migrations and deployments, transitioning 100+ users from Google Workspaces.
• Configured and integrated M365 services, ensuring seamless user experience.
• Partnered with other departments to implement new technologies, increasing productivity by 10%.

• Led the development of secure coding practices, conducting thorough security reviews and reducing technical debt by 25% through rigorous code assessments.
• Implemented and managed Jira and Service Desk Management, streamlining processes and reducing response times by 30% through optimized workflow management.
• Ensured 100% compliance with PCI/DSS, SOC2, SSAE16, SOX, CCPA, ISO 27001, and GDPR standards by conducting comprehensive audits and compliance reviews.
• Achieved SOC2 Type 1 and 2 and PCI-DSS level 1 and 2 certifications, significantly enhancing the company's security posture.
• Developed and assessed comprehensive system security plans, improving risk management and security controls by 20%.
• Facilitated communication between IT business lines and Information Security, ensuring 100% implementation of security controls and policies.

• Established progressive security and application development policies, implementing high encryption practices and achieving two patent applications.
• Designed and integrated robust encryption processes for data at rest and in transit, resulting in a pending patent application.
• Engineered a secure payment system integration with end-to-end encryption from device to processor, leading to a pending patent application.
• Established key management and access policies for encryption of data at rest and in transit, improving data security by 25%.
• Managed AWS services for server and data storage, implementing encryption measures that enhanced security and compliance by 30%.
• Developed and managed the long-term enterprise technology strategy and roadmap, aligning IT initiatives with business objectives, resulting in a 20% increase in operational efficiency.

Austin, Texas, US

• Led security business operations for allocated accounts, including sales, pre-sales, and delivery management, resulting in a 15% increase in client satisfaction through targeted improvements.
• Provided expert consultation on cybersecurity and risk services, enhancing security frameworks for over 10 clients by 25% through tailored solutions.
• Architected and developed comprehensive solution blueprints for IT security requirements, leading to the successful implementation of security measures for 5 major clients, reducing security incidents by 20%.
• Collaborated with various teams and stakeholders to transition and roll out SOC to customers, reducing security incidents by 20%.
• Ensured customer satisfaction by adhering to delivery and service quality norms, achieving a 95% customer retention rate through consistent performance.
• Developed and implemented strategic business development plans for US sectors/accounts, increasing revenue by 10% through targeted growth initiatives.

Culver City, CA, US

• Conducted requirements elicitation workshops with stakeholders, accurately capturing and prioritizing physical security needs, leading to the implementation of enhanced security measures.
• Translated physical security technology needs into comprehensive IT requirements, ensuring integrated cybersecurity, network, storage, hypervisor, OS, cloud, middleware, and application data solutions.
• Directed SEHS project managers to convert needs into actionable project plans, resulting in the successful execution of 10+ projects, enhancing overall security infrastructure by 20%.
• Engaged in short- and long-term planning with stakeholders and IT groups, aligning security initiatives with business goals, leading to a 20% increase in project efficiency through strategic alignment.
• Collaborated with third-party security integrators and system manufacturers for standards compliance, deployment coordination, testing, cybersecurity validation, and commissioning, achieving 100% compliance in all.
• Led IT tasks for daily execution of projects managed by the security technologies group, ensuring timely and successful project completions, reducing project delays by 15%.

City Of Industry, California, US

• Directed major cybersecurity-related projects and physical security technologies, including video surveillance, IT, and data security systems, enhancing overall security infrastructure by 20%.
• Utilized Qualys for system testing and certification of over 3000 products, ensuring compliance and security standards.
• Led various committee councils and process improvement cybersecurity teams, advising on best practices and enhancing cybersecurity protocols.
• Monitored cybersecurity conditions, conducted ongoing data analysis from external and internal sources, and advised the administration on risk mitigation strategies, reducing security threats by 15%.
• Interpreted cybersecurity laws, regulations, and requirements; directed subordinates in enforcing compliance and maintained relationships with security enforcement agencies, achieving 100% compliance in audits.
• Collaborated with third-party certification companies to test all Hikvision products and software, ensuring compliance with ICSA and Rapid7 standards.

• Directed and developed comprehensive IT security plans for diverse organizations, enhancing security posture and reducing incidents by 30%.
• Designed and implemented robust AWS security architectures for the solar power sector, improving data and video encryption by 25%.
• Integrated advanced security protocols into Siemens Global solar solutions, enhancing inverter encryption and safeguarding data and device access.
• Engineered a pioneering method to incorporate SCADA solutions into a fortified encryption framework, improving system security and reliability.
• Developed seamless video data integration using AWS services, ensuring secure and efficient data management for over 500 clients.
• Integrated payment system security with video management and access control, embedding encryption throughout the process and enhancing transaction security by 20%.

Studio City, CA, US

• Provided and recommended engineer support for all technology and security solutions.
• Collaborated with staff to create professional development plans for each team member.
• Utilized helpdesk reporting to engage executive management and motivate staff to higher performance levels.
• Took the lead role of educating all employees in cybersecurity awareness.
• Performed I.T. documentation projects, security assessments, audits, penetration testing, recommended I.T. best practices, and proposed solutions.
• Directed purchasing, customizing, installation, maintenance, and expansion of all hardware and software.

• Managed all production and broadcast applications from development to third-level support.
• Maintained over 170 enterprise Windows NT, 2k, 2003 running IIS 4.0 to IIS 5.0 and SQL servers.
• Eagerly assumed additional responsibilities and acted as representative for Fox Infrastructure team to oversee corporate businesses' new up-comings production sites.
• Created hardware and software security standards for desktops, laptops, and servers.
• Managed over 29 regional offices with over 3000 computers and 3000 users.
• Designed and managed installations of ENPS for 19 regions and over 600+ users.

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

• Project management and implementation of LDAP using Active Directory for internal applications authentication using existing network I.D./password.
• Maintained & managed 500 Windows 2000 servers with IIS 5.0 and SQL 2000.
• Managed 5 SQL 2000 servers with over 200 production databases
• Experimented with project management approaches, practical knowledge of Microsoft Solution Framework for Enterprise deployment and infrastructure design.
• Performed top-level security reports and hardening for the windows 2000 servers
• Migrated 20 NT 4.0 file servers to Windows 2000

• Managed 36 Dell enterprise Win2k Servers, running IIS 5.0, Exchange 2000, VERITAS Net Backup, and SQL 2000.
• Installed and maintained two Storage Area networks using Dell and EMC.
• Managed all performance and security for IMS Payment Gateway with 4400 accounts and processed over 13 million dollars a month.
• Installed and maintained NEC 2400 IMX phone systems, with 180 users and voicemail and call center reporting.
• Network security with Cisco 4120 IDS, Cisco security host for windows 2000 web servers, VPN for Remote Users and remote sites, RSA Clear Trust for websites, used Retina for scanning servers, and Iris to monitor traffic.
• Administration of Citrix XP for our remote users to use the internally developed software.

• Managed engineering departments to create redundant enterprise software products for a number one rated website in the consumer electronics market.
• Designed, deployed, and maintained the following enterprise security products: ISS Real Secure, Internet Scanner and Systems Scanner, Trend Micro anti-virus gateway, Minesweeper, and E-safe enterprise gateway for.
• Planned and designed office migration of 200 Windows 98se workstations, to 250 Windows 2000 Pro workstations, and eight Windows NT 4.0 Servers, to two Windows 2000 Advance Server, and two Exchange 2000 servers
• Maintained and design all backup procedures for all office and data centers using VERITAS backup exec.
• Wrote company's computers, E-mail, Security, and Internet policies and managed and designed the security controls and procedures
• Managed the company's software development (Knowledge LINKS eDNA 5.0) Channel Management Software co-developed with H.P.

• Creator of B2C and B2B software with over 7,000 installed and sold all over the United States by 2500 sales representatives from Card Service International.
• Drove company sales from $1.3 million to $5.6 million within four quarters, achieving a 330% revenue growth.
• Delivered pre-sales and post-sales support for the online shopping cart, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
• Engineered a new payment process for Unix and Windows with Card Services International, integrated into over 10k shopping carts, streamlining transactions and improving security.
• Trained sales and marketing teams on products and key markets, enhancing team effectiveness and product knowledge.
• Designed and developed an enterprise shopping cart in ASP and Java, compatible with HPUX, UNIX, and Windows NT with SQL, increasing system versatility and performance.

Tokyo, Tokyo, JP

• Traveled throughout the United States installing Compaq computers and Compaq Proliant servers
• Provided support services to 6000 local and remote users
• Provided high-level support and service for numerous applications suites
• Participated and assisted in configuration, operation, and trouble shooting of Microsoft NT 4.0
• Provided system operator and user training on Toyota application as well as support
• Installed and configured clients for multi-server NT environment

Culver City, CA, US

• Administered over 3000 users on Novell NetWare 3x and 4x and Windows NT 4.0 servers
• Installed and upgraded over 1000 AST and DELL computers, set up 30 servers with Windows NT 4.0, SQL 6.5, and Exchange5.0
• Configured Toshiba Laptops for travel with Windows 95 and PCAnywhere 7.5
• Maintained 19 switch rooms and two Data Centers
• Project leader for a Windows 95 rollout and system roll out.
• Configured and maintained Bay Network switches, Cisco routers and 3-Com hub and switches.

Washington, DC, US

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Education record

Business