Peter R Schmitz Cyber Security Analyst Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, United States

▪ Conducted a thorough scoping assessment for a Fortune 500 organization, documenting cardholder data flows, network security, storage, and web applications and reviewing previous ROC documents. ▪ Identified payment channels across five regions and eight countries, enhancing preparedness for the upcoming assessment.▪ Streamlined compliance by creating Document Request Lists (DRL), Data Flow Diagrams (DFD), and Data Flow Narratives (DFN), enabling SAQ completion and reducing non-compliance risks.▪ Led a 10-member cybersecurity team, coordinating with management on deliverables, delegating tasks, providing training, and compiling a master document to enhance team effectiveness.

Naples, Florida, United States

▪ Designed and implemented secure home networks for solar energy systems, including configuring routers, firewalls, and encryption protocols to protect connected devices from unauthorized access.▪ Ensured secure communication between solar panels, inverters, and home monitoring systems, utilizing industry-standard encryption methods and network security best practices.▪ Monitored and maintained network security, ensuring continuous protection of solar systems from cyber threats and unauthorized intrusions.▪ Educated customers on secure home network practices, guiding them on how to protect their solar systems and connected devices through strong passwords and secure Wi-Fi configurations.

Greater Chicago Area

▪ Grew business to $1 MM in four years by building teams of wellness coaches.▪ Ensured full compliance with PCI DSS requirements, maintaining secure handling of payment card data and reducing the risk of breaches by up to 80%, through consistent adherence to.▪ Managed and organized compliance documentation, resulting in 100% readiness for audits and demonstrating strict adherence to industry security standards▪ Established and enforced strong password policies, resulting in a 50% increase in password strength and an overall 55% reduction in compromised accounts\▪ Upgraded POS systems and software, leading to a 10% decrease in vulnerabilities and significantly enhancing system security▪ Reduced security vulnerabilities by 40% and minimized cyber-attack risks by regularly updating operating systems and payment processing software.▪ Secured business networks with firewalls, and secure Wi-Fi configurations, leading to a 40% decrease in unauthorized access attempts.▪ Trained employees on security best practices, including phishing prevention and proper data handling, resulting in a 100% decrease in security incidents related to human error.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

▪ Grew business to $1 MM in four years by building teams of wellness coaches.▪ Ensured full compliance with PCI DSS requirements, maintaining secure handling of payment card data and reducing the risk of breaches by up to 80%, through consistent adherence to.▪ Managed and organized compliance documentation, resulting in 100% readiness for audits and demonstrating strict adherence to industry security standards▪ Established and enforced strong password policies, resulting in a 50% increase in password strength and an overall 55% reduction in compromised accounts\▪ Upgraded POS systems and software, leading to a 10% decrease in vulnerabilities and significantly enhancing system security▪ Reduced security vulnerabilities by 40% and minimized cyber-attack risks by regularly updating operating systems and payment processing software.▪ Secured business networks with firewalls, and secure Wi-Fi configurations, leading to a 40% decrease in unauthorized access attempts.▪ Trained employees on security best practices, including phishing prevention and proper data handling, resulting in a 100% decrease in security incidents related to human error.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Provided C-level consulting to two national news organizations, enhancing performance by 15% through strategic guidance, data analysis, tailored recommendations, and hands-on implementation.• Directed business requirements, user security standards, and database design resulting in a 20% improvement in operational efficiencies and increased revenue through meticulous planning and robust architecture.• Directed a consulting project and led a marketing team, demonstrating leadership skills essential for guiding teams, making strategic decisions, and driving security initiatives forward effectively in cybersecurity roles.• Managed a $2M consulting project and oversaw the implementation of a Salesforce CRM solution, showcasing project management skills crucial for planning and executing security projects, ensuring compliance, and meeting deadlines in cybersecurity.• Reviewed business requirements, designed integration layers, and data analysis to identify threats, and making data-driven decisions.• Sold and implemented a Salesforce solution that increased sales, and delivered marketing reports, using skills valuable in cybersecurity for promoting security initiatives, communicating risks, and engaging stakeholders effectively.• Presented marketing reports to leadership and collaborated with teams, highlighting strong communication skills essential in cybersecurity for explaining complex security concepts, reporting incidents, and fostering a culture of security awareness.• Led teams to increase sales and revenues, involving strategic thinking, a skill essential in cybersecurity for developing security strategies, assessing risks, and aligning security initiatives with business goals.• Engaged in roles involving marketing automation and integration layers, demonstrating technical aptitude, a valuable skill in cybersecurity for understanding security technologies, conducting risk assessments, and implementing security tools effectively.

Masters Of Science, Marketing Communications

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Marketing