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Orlando, Fl, Us

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

"Making reactors people want"

Oviedo, Florida, Us

As a Chief IT/Cyber executive at a leading defense and space manufacturing firm, I pioneer advanced hardware and software solutions. I also orchestrate logistical and management support services for a diverse clientele spanning government and private sectors. Reporting directly to the CEO, my role is pivotal in crafting and driving the organization's forward-thinking technology vision and strategy.• Built cross-functional teams across IT, Cybersecurity, and Engineering departments, improving interdepartmental cooperation and increasing engineering production and overall company morale.• Designed and led a secure migration from an on-premises data center to a hybrid Azure GCC High / Office 365 secure cloud computing and telephony environment, supporting offices, military, and staff in the US and Japan.• Leveraged strategic thinking and negotiation skills to acquire and manage pivotal vendor relationships, successfully adding high-value vendors to the company's portfolio. This resulted in a diverse and reliable product offering, which bolstered competitive positioning.• Led the creation of a zero-trust security model and comprehensive vulnerability assessment, including penetration tests. This exhaustive evaluation of our network, applications, and third-party vendors identified and resolved over 900 critical vulnerabilities.• Implemented a zero-trust architecture, resulting in a 50% reduction in the organization's attack surface and an 80% reduction in the time to detect and respond to security incidents.• Developed and launched an effective security program, leading to a 30% drop in incidents and 80% boost in policy compliance within a year. Adapted training to align with company culture and employee needs, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure lasting success.• Ensured and sustained compliance with NIST 800-171,800-172,800-53, risk management security controls, and preparing for Level 2 CMMC certification, including adhering to ISO standards.

Schnecksville, Pa, Us

Advanced to set the vision and direction of a multi-county education administration organization, overseeing and managing an IT\Security\Operations\Applications team of 35+ and held accountability for 175 buildings and 145K users. Defined and executed complex IT and cybersecurity strategies, ensuring the security and privacy of stakeholders, and headed all IT functions and transformational change, focusing on improving decisions and outcomes. Provided oversight of strategic planning, standardization of best practices, enterprise risk management, project governance, policy development, and business operations. Recruited, built, and grew unified teams focused on enterprise-wide improvement with multi-departmental cooperation and leadership team consensus. Highlights:- Designed and supported a state-wide area network with 30 distinct IT offerings, including ISP, 24/7 helpdesk, application support, and NOC/SOC services.- Successfully cultivated and managed relationships with key vendors, which led to introducing of new products into the organization's portfolio. These strategic partnership expansions resulted in a 35% increase in overall sales year after year. - Generated significant savings, improved service levels, and reduced hardware/software complexity by standardizing server, switch, wireless, and VoIP hardware and software platforms, reducing servers by 30% and increasing uptime to 99.99%.- Created and implemented enterprise security strategy and framework following NIST 800-171 and 800-53 framework, cybersecurity best practices, and CIS Security recommendations. - Led the agile software development process and team, focusing on creating and supporting custom ERP and HRIS applications, financial applications, and billing systems.

Schnecksville, Pa, Us

Schnecksville, Pa, Us

Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, Us

Night time adjunct professor teaching CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ classes for adults. Adept at delivering engaging instruction and fostering an inclusive learning environment. Equipped with strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and motivate students. Proficient in curriculum development, assessment, and utilizing various teaching methodologies.

Dedicated Network Manager supported a campus area network with 6 buildings and 3500 clients with a proven track record in designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient network infrastructures for a diverse range of industries. Skilled in optimizing network performance, ensuring high availability, and implementing robust security measures to safeguard critical data. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing exceptional technical support, and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements. Adept at managing complex projects, streamlining processes, and contributing to the overall IT strategy. Strong commitment to continuous improvement, professional growth, and delivering top-notch network solutions to support organizational objectives.

Accomplished Network Administrator with a solid background in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting network systems for diverse organizations. Expertise in ensuring optimal network performance, maintaining high availability, and implementing robust security protocols to protect critical data. Proficient in working closely with cross-functional teams, offering exceptional technical assistance, and staying current with industry innovations and best practices. Skilled in handling intricate projects, refining processes, and contributing to the overall IT goals of an organization. Committed to ongoing professional development, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering reliable network solutions that align with business objectives.Supported 150+ Corporate and Private Accounts.

Master Of Science Cybersecurity And Information Assurance, Cyber Security

Bachelors, Information Technology

A.S., It Networking