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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Utilized JavaScript and Python - and Chronicle, CrowdStrike, ServiceNow, Splunk, and Swimlane - to optimize personnel hours and mitigate error through automation- Led collaboration efforts between SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response), the SOC (Security Operations Center), and additional teams - resulting in more effective communication and decreased operational pain points- Established and assumed leadership responsibilities in documenting, prioritizing, and… Show more - Utilized JavaScript and Python - and Chronicle, CrowdStrike, ServiceNow, Splunk, and Swimlane - to optimize personnel hours and mitigate error through automation- Led collaboration efforts between SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response), the SOC (Security Operations Center), and additional teams - resulting in more effective communication and decreased operational pain points- Established and assumed leadership responsibilities in documenting, prioritizing, and managing all potential automation and integration tasks for the SOAR team, which provided improved visibility, structure, and consistency between sprints Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Implemented and maintained a solution which automated analysts' initial correlation searches - saving the SOC $300k+ in operational costs per year- Initiated and led the first automations for the SOAR MXDR (Managed Extended Detect and Respond) offering - which proved the business value of this offering by liberating SOC analyst hours- Led the technical evaluation of six SOAR platforms: XSOAR, Chronicle SOAR, CrowdStrike Falcon, ServiceNow SecOps, Splunk SOAR, and Swimlane -… Show more - Implemented and maintained a solution which automated analysts' initial correlation searches - saving the SOC $300k+ in operational costs per year- Initiated and led the first automations for the SOAR MXDR (Managed Extended Detect and Respond) offering - which proved the business value of this offering by liberating SOC analyst hours- Led the technical evaluation of six SOAR platforms: XSOAR, Chronicle SOAR, CrowdStrike Falcon, ServiceNow SecOps, Splunk SOAR, and Swimlane - and shared the results with Alliance and Global leadership to inform partnership decisions, and determine best fit platforms for other teams Show less

Evanston, Illinois, United States

- Communicated with and across all departments and various leaders to achieve departmental goals- Mentored up to 10 team members in developing new skills and upholding department standards - leading several of them to promotion

Wilmette, Il

- Instructed students aged 8-17 in C++ and Python.- Employed time-management skills, attention to detail, and strong follow up to map daily student progress while maintaining focus on meeting course goals unique to each customer.- Developed C++ and Python curricula and program examples to aid instruction.

Evanston, Illinois

- Instructed students ages 9-12 in game design and basic programming concepts.- Utilized communication skills to act as a primary liaison between management and the instruction team.- Used problem solving and interpersonal skills to develop curricula for the entire instruction team.