JLS Tech specializes in comprehensive security services, including Managed Security Services and Professional Services. They have been recognized as one of the world's most innovative cybersecurity and technology operations leaders, ranked in the Top 250 MSSPs by MSSP Alert in 2017- 2023.  Delivering comprehensive security solutions through Managed Services (SOC Operations, Threat Detection, Security Technology Engineering) and Professional Services (Advisory, vCIO/vCTO, Technology Implementation, Digital Transformation/Marketing, Incident Response) with reach across North America. Overseeing the strategic management and operational oversight of the company's Global Business Development and Operations to provide streamlined operations, reduced operating costs, and greater profitability. Interfacing with partners and large clients to develop and maintain organizational strategies, operational efficiencies, and proposals for increasing technical efficiency and improving profitability.

Enabling business processes through enhancements to information technology, operations, strategy, governance, infrastructure, process improvement, PMO, and seamless implementation of workplace technology. Clients included Centene, WellCare Health Plans, PwC, Rooms to Go, and Citizens Financial Group. Formulated information technology strategy and direction for WellCare Health Plans, developing a roadmap to support the aggressive growth strategy. Benchmarked, elevated, and improved technology security and technical procedure standards without business disruptions.  As the Sr Program manager, implemented a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, ensuring the distribution of nearly 4K new devices to associates nationwide, reducing the program's overall operating cost by 25%.

A professional services firm focused on serving the leadership needs of organizations and institutions. We are dedicated to providing leadership education and development solutions to all Leadership levels.

Provided leadership to technical teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and rapidly evolving environment that included Architecture and Design Solutions for 20 federal and civilian projects with a combined value of $280M. Technical account leadership and management of the company’s Sales Cycle across multiple strategic Federal and non-Federal accounts. Developed and maintained relationships with technical counterparts within numerous organizations while working closely with Sales, Marketing and Product Management personnel. ● Developed Technology Strategy, Direction, and Road Map for project implementation for Federal and civilian organizations● Designed Process Improvement and Policy Development for the internal proposal development organization.● Formulated and guided Business Development and Expansion for the full and open market place spanning a value of $125M● Nurtured Customer and Partner Relationships with federal and civilian organizations ● Developed solutions for Cyber security, security policies, ITIL framework implementations, Software development, Disaster recovery operations, etc.● Trained and developed architecture teams on new technologies

Drove transformation to centralized services through an IT Shared Services Organization. Developed and executed IT vision, goals, and initiatives across platforms to ensure the organization's long-term mission and sustainability. ● Led a governance structure that aligns IT initiatives with business priorities while balancing resource constraints (human and fiscal) to optimize IT investments (the IT Portfolio). New structure produced annual IT plan and budget that were integrated into the system planning and budgeting processes.● Managed the Information Technology Shared Services Operation (SSO) and developed a permanent reporting structure and a service delivery model for the SSO. Established processes and metrics necessary to make the SSO successful.● Developed and executed strategy and plans for the technical infrastructure and application architecture for CSE and customers. Plans included standards and protocols for data exchange, communications, software and interconnection of information systems.● Communicated to business leaders the plans for continued standardization efforts of information technology (IT) across the system, collaborating with third parties. Clarified their role and the need for collaboration, providing methodologies for working together and for standardization, managing resources accordingly. ● Performed an ongoing assessment of employees’, IT capabilities and performance on behalf of clients and across Organizations.

Senior Architect/ Managing Consultant Washington, DC (USA)Client: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)Provided management consultancy and architectural advice for the Center for Biomedical Informatics (CBI). Advised on the definition and execution of IT management methodologies, which encompasses strategic planning, complex organizational structures, technical project management, as well as business process modeling and re-engineering. Instrumental within the organization focusing on operations of the NHLBI IT and data infrastructures - including software, servers, storage, networks, databases, websites, computing and mobile devices. ● Worked with management, business stakeholders and technology teams to coordinate solid architectures necessary for successful support of information systems and products.● Played an integral role in the design and implementation of NHLBI Project Management Office, based on Microsoft toolsets.● Established best practices for development teams and evaluating tools for acquisition (source control, build automation, unit testing, etc.) to aid the development team.● Conducted analyses of business architecture models currently documented by the Department and providing recommendations for inclusion in the target architecture using the principles from FEAF and DoDAF.● Led the development of the entire NIH-DIR BSD Project, recovering backlog and delivering within budget and on time, with overall results highly acknowledged by client.Senior Architect/ Managing Consultant Washington, DC (USA)

Senior Architect/ Managing Consultant Washington, DC (USA)Client: Department of the TreasuryAdvanced the department’s position as a trusted business process partner for all supporting bureaus, while establishing business relations and focusing efforts on delivery of high-level program methodologies, such as Enterprise maturity reporting, and implementation of Private Key Infrastructure (PKI) to support an Enterprise Single Sign-on implementation. Provided business and technology leadership throughout the organization. Coordinated and managed multiple projects within the Department of the Treasury while also controlling capital expenditures. Provided management capabilities across multiple divisions. Oversaw customer relationship management functions (CPIC). Advised senior leaders in defining portfolio and services catalog based on ITIL v3. Provided technical leadership for PKI, ITIL portfolio, service catalog, financial reporting structures, and enterprise architecture design projects. Supervised 10 senior project managers.● Played integral role in developing and executing a common framework to improve information security, strengthen risk management processes, and encourage reciprocity among federal agencies.● Established Enterprise Strategic vision while leading all aspects of Technical and Operational active programs.● Championed design and development of shared services organization.● Defined new financial reporting structure for federal E300 and E53; supported ACIO regarding TEICAM, E300, and HSPD12.● Created a customer strategic assessment based on ITIL/CobIT to determine the organization Information Technology maturity● Implemented new MIS systems and dedicated teams that reduced proposal response time from five days to one.

Chief Information Officer (CIO) / Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Richmond, VA (USA)Managed all aspects of organizational development. Established the company’s strategic vision and PMO. Directed projects ranging from $750K to $14M. Administered all IT-related functions and built high-performance technology workforce. Controlled IT budgets for all Research Data’s four business divisions. Developed 2 and 5-year strategic plan for all divisions. Oversaw managers in project management, development, operations, security, and IT support units. Mentored project, development, database, and production teams, ensuring project completion within time and budget requirements. Provided technology direction and established technical standards and policies.● Improved throughput 32% without increasing headcount by performing complex design and impact analysis, solving engineering-related problems and providing technical leadership.● Designed and implemented a B2B (Vista Print Like) e-commerce environment to enhance operational efficiency which resulted in 25% cooperate profits ● Achieved 50% savings on man-hours by implementing workflows based on Microsoft team suite and utilizing Scrum development methodology.● Designed and established new data center that reduced footprint by 45%.● Facilitated 10% market share increase by increasing new product development by 22%.

Bank of America Corporation is the second-largest American bank holding company by assets, serving clients in more than 150 countries and holding relationships with 99% of the U.S. Fortune 500 companies and 83% of the Fortune Global 500.Provided support and leadership in the restructuring of the bank’s mortgage workflow processes, overseeing planning and development of technologies and infrastructure. Headed direction of engineering design, maintenance, and application activities. Provided recommendations to senior management regarding long-term information systems and technology strategies, including performing cost/benefit analysis, updating existing technologies, and adopting new technologies. Developed and implemented statistical tool to analyze banking IT environments. Established and maintained strong alliances with executive and line management to understand goals and requirements.● Improved quality of process outputs by utilizing Six Sigma methodologies, identifying and removing causes of defects, and minimizing variability in mortgage and business processes.● Played key role in introducing ITIL processes to support and manage new workflows.● Increased customer satisfaction by 15%, proven by annual customer survey.●Influenced key technology decisions and directions both internally and externally.

Government organization which mission is to protect health and environment of citizens. VDH provides agency wide leadership and direction from the Commissioner’s Office and the Offices of the Deputy Commissioners to include policy development, programmatic direction, management of human and financial resources, quality and business process improvements, standards of business practice, and information management.Executive Manager Information Technology (Chief Information Officer)Championed all Department IT-related functions throughout the State of Virginia, including all video conferencing, communication streams, and satellite broadcasting. Controlled $16.4M annual federal budget to support implementation of emergency systems. Devised IT strategic plans for agency and consolidated IT functions. Managed $6.8M in CDC technology grants for Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPNR) organizations; designed and implemented several platforms to support EPNR activities in times of distress. Served as liaison between Health Department and emergency response agencies. Managed several key emergency response-related programs. ● redesigned IT organization to support new business demands, developed business processes and workflows to enable realignment; established state-wide communications infrastructure.● Played integral role in setup of state-wide video conferencing environment.● provided leadership in design and implementation of the disaster recovery center.● Designed, managed and implemented connectivity between 35 districts.● led a collaborative effort to develop an integrated strategic IT plan with respect to applicability and relevance to various department needs, including Grants Management, Finance, Communications, Development, Emergency Preparedness and Response, CDC, Administration, Human Resources etc.

SUPERVALU® is a grocery industry leader, serving customers through more than 3,400 owned, licensed, franchised and affiliated stores across the country.Responsible for the design and implementation of a Disaster Recovery plan for Supervalu's Eastern region. Technical project manager for major mainframe relocation to another state.Project managed several large-scale conversion projects. – Control-M/R/D to CA7/Ca11Re-organized IT organization and relocate the work enviromentDeveloped and implemented Strategic plan and implementation Roadmaps. Responsible for design and implementation of Supervalu's capacity planning environment. Expanded the cooperation and discipline for the movement of the total mainframe environment, a $1.8 million project; instituted project planning, status reporting, and accountability; chaired status meetings; and functioned as technician between systems and home office departments.Developed a management WEB-reporting environment, providing management with a larger base to make decisions.

Department of Defense, The Netherlands ♦ Maasland, The Netherlands 1990-2002The Dutch Department of Defense comprises Central Staff, the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Military Police, the Support Command, and the Defense Material Organization.Senior Information Technology Manager & Chief Information Officer♦ Orchestrated design and implementation of Continuity of Operations Center for the Dutch Department of Defense, providing leadership during all implementation phases.♦ Provided direction in production automation environments for all armed forces departments.♦ Led large production departments supporting 4 branches of the armed forces and their IT needs.♦ Spearheaded major ITIL implementation; managed multiple projects valued at up to $15M.♦ Led the institution of department-wide technology standards and directions.