Responsible for managing a specialized team with expertise in Industrial Automation, SCADA/HMI, Control Rooms, IoT architecture, and implementing a strategy for the integration of operations data, instrumentation data, process data, and asset data to drive the digital transformation of a global precious metals miner. We ensure that the company's OT systems are well supported, available and secure, and that the OT data is accurate, timely, and accessible to support decision-making processes and prioritize ongoing collaboration within the company to ensure that the digital transformation efforts are aligned with the overall business strategy.

Responsible for the enterprise wide voice and data network infrastructure and OT systems platforms by leading a highly skilled team to implement scalable and cost effective company-wide technology platforms and standardized designs that are cyber secure.I use my technology architecture and people skills to facilitate technology projects for operational efficiency.I build personal relationships within the industrial technology area to bring technical expertise and advocate for mature IT practices within these networks, as well as continue to foster awareness of cyber risk reduction with regards to industrial networks and systems.I drive the establishment of a stable and secure network foundation that extends from the rock-face deep within the mining operation right through to the Data Center that supports current and future business initiatives to ensure that industrial IT plans are aligned with overall IT long term plans and establish a stable technology foundation as we enter a new era of technological innovation & Industry 4.0.

Responsible for the cybersecurity design and establishment of company-wide technology platforms/standards in the OT and Industrial Control Systems networks.I use my technology architecture and people skills to facilitate technology projects for operational efficiency.I build personal relationships within the industrial technology area to bring technical expertise and advocate for mature IT practices within these networks, as well as continue to foster awareness of cyber risk reduction with regards to industrial networks and systems.I drive the establishment of a stable and secure network foundation that extends from the rock-face deep within the mining operation right through to the Data Center that supports current and future business initiatives to ensure that industrial IT plans are aligned with overall IT long term plans and establish a stable technology foundation as we enter a new era of technological innovation & Industry 4.0.

As a hands on, technical manager I managed a highly skilled team of full time network and security professionals and specialized consultants, collectively achieving a standardized network design at mines and offices balancing cybersecurity and functionality.Acting as global lead on network and security architecture, I interfaced vendors to select appropriate technology solutions and used long developed internal relationships to obtain global buy in for production implementation of initiatives.I was author and co-owner of the five-year cybersecurity program spanning people, technology, and processes across the entire organization.I excel at building relationships with global Operations teams to review the security and readiness of the operational technology networks (OT) for increased cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

I specialize in designing and implementing resilient and secure converged IP networks.Acting as the most senior network engineer on staff, my responsibility is to design IP network solutions that are scalable, highly available, and can be deployed and supported globally.Ultimately, I am responsible for design, vendor management, and escalation support for a globally distributed IP network built using VPN, MPLS, microwave, wireless mesh, and satellite links. I also mentor and train globally distributed network teams on all new and existing network technologies.I am highly skilled at implementing WAN solutions, network security, remote access, wireless, unified communications, and performance monitoring.I love design challenges and I love to learn new network technologies. Getting under the hood and learning how network protocols work has always appealed to me.In addition to my technical ability, I also pride myself on my ability to build lasting personal relationships while working with teams from varying cultures and backgrounds.

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