Security Operations and Security Education & Awareness Specialist_______________________________________________________________________• Cybersecurity professional with extensive experience transforming global security programs.• Demonstrated ability to galvanize support and effectively resolve challenging situations.• Recognized for making technology understandable for non-technical audiences and decision makers.• Advocate and champion of developing and retaining top internal talent.• Results-driven builder who is able to provide strategic vision and drive rapid tactical execution.• Avid cultivator of strong vendor relationships to spur continual improvement and ensure accountability.• Versatile technologist with experience in a variety of organizations including ecommerce, software development, manufacturing, consumer products, utilities, and the federal government._______________________________________________________________________Career Highlights• Eliminated threat caused by 4M+ emails/year spoofing iRobot name and brand.• Recognized a three-fold increase in ability of staff to identify and report phishing attacks.• Successfully deployed new MSSP in under six months addressing visibility gaps in North America, Europe and APAC.• Led multi-discipline engineering team for two-plus years with zero missed scheduled deliverables_______________________________________________________________________Personal StatementLeaders in Security are continually challenged to facilitate business operations and improve security while simultaneously expending fewer resources. Delivering baseline security is no longer enough to realize success. To truly succeed, Security must be in alignment with the business: understanding business drivers and fostering honest communication while providing and demonstrating value. Security can no longer focus merely on checklists but must be dedicated to a risk-based approach that identifies effective solutions and enables the business to capitalize on opportunities, decide quickly, and spend wisely.As a proponent of continual improvement, I am passionate about driving positive change and delivering value while maintaining a clear understanding of the business’ needs, goals, and vision. Open and transparent communication is a hallmark of my work style and I have found that it has allowed me to resolve conflicts, motivate personnel, and foster cooperation more easily than most.