Omar A. Turner Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Birmingham, England, Gb

As a Tech Advisory Board Member, I collaborate closely with Packt Publishing to shape the publishing roadmap by advising on the topics, tools, and trends that drive the tech industry (with a focus on Security). My role involves quarterly consultations to align content with the evolving needs of tech professionals, helping identify key market trends, and uncovering gaps in the product portfolio. I also provide feedback on book outlines, contribute insights on user personas for various tech roles, and review in-depth research reports, ensuring our publications remain relevant and impactful for the global tech (and especially Security) community.

Seattle, Us

The AI Governance & Compliance Committee aspires to be the industry’s cornerstone for establishing, advocating, and disseminating governance and compliance standards for artificial intelligence. The committee aims to shape policy, influence legislation, and create benchmarks that set the gold standard.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Redmond, Washington, Us

In my current role as a General Manager at Microsoft, I have had the opportunity to hone my strategic leadership and cybersecurity skills, contributing significantly to our regional success.As an executive sponsor for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and other cybersecurity executives, I've influenced and guided strategic conversations that have directly enhanced our cybersecurity initiatives. This pivotal role has facilitated strategic partnerships and helped our customers to see Microsoft as not just a vendor but as a strategic partner. Leading a diverse team of cloud security engineers and architects, I've effectively managed and navigated complex security challenges specific to our regional market. My leadership style, rooted in mentorship and empowerment, has fostered a high-performing team environment that consistently delivers innovative solutions and contributes to the robustness of our cloud services.In addition to my leadership responsibilities, I've played a substantial role in regional sales execution, driving customer acquisition and strengthening client relationships. Through the development of tailored sales strategies specific to our regional demographics,

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

Leads Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Bootcamps at EY on behalf of (ISC)2

London, Gb

• Leads the development and execution of architecture and engineering strategies to continuously enhance our client’s security, data governance and privacy postures• Defines formal security standards and practices consistent with enterprise security policy, legal, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices for clients• Proven project management and organizational skills, managing multiple, concurrent projects for clients• Evaluation of Security Risks by acting expeditiously in making decisions and recommendations • Lead and Coordinate internally and externally to security incidents, presented timely reports during the incidents and remediation, as well as proposes solutions to anticipate, prevent, or mitigate future incidents• Assessed, Developed, and Reviewed Security policies and procedures relevant to changing conditions and priorities • Supervision of Outside Consultants for independent security audits, engagements and monitoring including penetration and vulnerability testing • Utilizes Knowledge data classification, protection strategies, Information security frameworks and standards (NIST and ISO 27001)• Achieved the honor of becoming an official ISC(2) CISSP and CCSP instructor for the firms numerous training bootcamps

New York, Ny, Us

• Leveraged subject matter expertise for cyber controls within the product management team and streamline product roadmap management and delivery for current projects involving threat hunting and malware analysis initiatives• Operated as a trusted partner with engineering, architecture, security operations, and development teams to deliver security services, coupled with communicating and presenting action-focused recommendations to senior leadership on project status, as well as reviewing solutions with key lines of business and stakeholders• Executes product vision and roadmap, and build consensus across engineering, testing, and executive teams, while liaising with the engineering team to refine product requirements, including creating agile product epics and stories• Managed vendor relationships ensuring roadmap collaboration in alignment with executive stakeholder requirements, along with handling ongoing communications for SLA management to influence strategic product planning

Ashburn, Virginia, Us

Performed a multi-faceted lead architecture consulting role with accountability for constructing security architectures for a business unit and infrastructure technology teams. The Represented security architecture in collaboration with architecture review committees. Conducted risk assessments and provided technology requirements to address risks identified encompassing Authentication, Authorization, Auditing, Application Security, Session Security, Vulnerability/Penetration Testing, Input Validation, and Secure Data Transport and Storage. Managed multiple cyber-related projects and periodically reviewed security reference architecture to ensure the implementation of best practices. Participated in operational and technology risk governance processes. • Cultivated and crafted sales and solution design for Managed Security Services, Threat Intelligence, and Incident Response for North America, while organizing solution design and cost modelling for ITO & security-related projects• Accountable for streamlining technical solutions including activities such as managing product and solution briefings, proof-of-concept work, and the coordination of supporting technical resources• Enhanced overall security function within the managed products solution suite, while administering security consulting services to establish a procedure for installing systems that reduce regulatory risk and the risk of loss or damage• Led architecture consulting to construct Security Architectures for business units and infrastructure technology teams

San Jose, California, Us

•Pre Sales Support for MSSP and Cyber defense integration projects for the Northeast region focusing on Fortune 500 companies•Develops and presents in front of technical, non-technical, and executive audiences, including product demonstrations, executive presentations, Proof-of -Concept (POC) and trade show exhibits and panel discussions relating to MSSP and Intelligence Data feeds•Conducts on-site technical demos, leading the closure of the sales cycle for MSSP and other Symantec related information security solutions

Las Tablas, Madrid, Es

Ensured technical solution requirements are defined and established conditions of success.• Acquired and maintained a thorough understanding of all infrastructure solution requirements, schedules, and objectives for each engagement.• Developed and maintained an effective relationship with the clients on project specific issues, and lead day-to-day management and execution of projects from a technical perspective.• Took an active role in business and technical development, both within and outside current projects

London, London, Gb

• Pre Sales Support for VPLS integration projects for the NY region focusing on Fortune 500 companies• Led numerous technical discussions with Financials (Investment Banks and Hedge Funds) for the integration of existing network infrastructure with Reliance Globalcom’s Managed VPLS Service• Developed, implemented, supported, and managed internal projects to improve customer workflow and network infrastructure performance

Us

- Developed, implemented, supported, and managed projects to improve network security and infrastructure performance- Project leader for the implementation of VMware Workstation to NY State agencies for the purposes streamlining multi-tier application deployment- Implemented and managed statewide security enhancements to over 400+ Nortel ARN and Cisco 2600 series routers- Lead project for performing operating system, network and application vulnerability assessments- Liaison for interfacing multiple state agencies and major IT vendors- Installed, configured, analyzed and managed Juniper/Netscreen VPN and firewall devices and VPN solutions.- Reported to senior management on security related issues, procedures and events

- Handled technical support, installation, and design configuration options including VPN and security solutions to corporate and government and military customers- Developed and implemented security standards for high profile government customers, including vulnerability assessments of deployed VPN solutions- Installed, configured, and analyzed Cisco 2600 series routers and VPNET/Avaya VPN appliances in relation to required interoperability needs- Implemented 3DES data encryption solutions for various client VPN projects- Provided 24/7 Senior Level support for the Network Operations Center, providing real-time network monitoring. - Primary source of technical and strategic expertise for sales and account executives- Assisted customers with top tier technical support on a global level

- Handled technical support, installation, and design configuration options including VPN and security solutions to corporate and government and military customers- Developed and implemented security standards for high profile government customers, including vulnerability assessments of deployed VPN solutions- Installed, configured, and analyzed Cisco 2600 series routers and VPNET/Avaya VPN appliances in relation to required interoperability needs- Implemented DES/3DES data encryption solutions for various client VPN projects- Provided 24/7 Senior Level support for the Network Operations Center, providing real-time network monitoring.

Education record

Bs, Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, B.S. In Mathematics & B.S. In Computer Science