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Phoenix, Az, Us

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Strategize and create robust processes and procedures to mitigate non-compliance risks by using consulting methodologies and security frameworks (ISO, NIST) to deliver transformative solutions for clients.Optimize data security posture by deploying and fine-tuning Data Discovery, Classification, and Tagging, Data Loss Prevention, Cloud Access Security Broker, and Digital Rights Management solutions that boosted clients' data protection capabilities.Plan and document seamless transition of data security tools to Managed Security Services.Orchestrated client engagements by managing entire end-to-end cycle from initial outreach and SOW approvals to data security assessments and strategic road-mapping for 15+ clients across diverse industries.Directed security assessments and implemented data protection technologies across multiple industries to achieve 70% client retention rate for ongoing or expanded engagements.Delivered data security solutions by conducting needs assessments, providing product comparisons, and executing new products that reduced costs by 30% and led to 4 additional service requests for product enhancements.

Westlake, Texas, Us

Created and refined data protection solutions (DLP, CASB, DRM, Discovery & Classification, and Data Governance), analytics, integrations (SWG, UEBA, SIEM, etc.), and reporting mechanisms while consistently producing valuable risk intelligence and insights in rapid sprint iterations.Ensured integrity of information across 5+ platforms, such as structured/unstructured data and cloud-based infrastructure.Offered risk-mitigation suggestions and developed requirements to strengthen 10+ operational controls.Coordinated with cross-functional teams to assess business risks, review compliance needs, and implement cloud data security solutions by integrating 5 SaaS applications and 8 policies to remediate suspicious activities.Enhanced 20+ data security controls to ensure regulatory compliance, reducing false positives by 25% and improving detection of actionable data loss prevention risk events across 3 environments and more than 3 dozen systems.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

Oversaw 12+ legal project engagements and provided consulting solutions for in-house legal departments/law firms.Facilitated reviews of over 2M documents during litigation and eDiscovery matters to guarantee meticulous management of records retention, destruction, and information governance.Conducted forensic collections and complex digital forensic analyses for high-profile investigations.Guided team members on eDiscovery processes and forensic techniques to maximize operational efficiency.Automated compilation and normalization of client data with custom scripts to boost consultant productivity by over 70%.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Elevated from Security Analyst to Senior Security Analyst to Information Security Manager, and ultimately Director.Maintained departmental budget exceeding $1M by optimizing vendor relationships via thorough product evaluations, pricing negotiations, and collaboration with outsourced services.Collaborated with cross-functional departments to implement incident response plans, assess product risks, and develop compliance procedures as per industry regulations, including PCI, HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, and SOX.Aligned processes to industry best practices for digital forensics and eDiscovery, achieving $250K+ in cost savings.Assisted staff in enhancing their understanding of incident response, digital forensic analysis, and eDiscovery design.Conducted over 1K complex digital forensic analyses and email reviews for high-profile investigations, leveraging system log analysis for incident response and business risk assessment.Consulted with top management and counsel in times of incident/litigation response, brand, and reputation management.Created several custom applications to aid in case management, litigation hold, and automation of forensic/eDiscovery.Prepared metrics, progress reports, and dashboards regarding organization's digital forensics and eDiscovery activities.Established and implemented incident response and security awareness initiatives by coordinating with various departments to reinforce security best practices.Managed high-performing team of 3-5 certified professionals by leveraging individual development plans and performance metrics to deliver exceptional results while navigating fluctuating workload.Designed and executed customized Legal Hold and Records Management solution that achieved $2M+ in annual savings and minimized off-site storage costs by $30K monthly.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Master Of Science - Ms, Information Systems Engineering

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Music Theory And Composition