Dynamic and results-oriented Chief Information Security Officer with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing cybersecurity teams. Expert in aligning security strategies with business objectives to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and safeguard critical assets. Passionate about fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.

As a seasoned IT executive with extensive experience spanning from mainframe systems to the latest advancements in AI/ML and cloud computing, I have led transformative IT strategies that drive organizational growth and efficiency. Over my career, I've had the privilege of steering complex migrations, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and leading innovative projects that significantly enhance operational capabilities.My technical journey began in the era of mainframes, where I honed my skills in robust systems management, laying a strong foundation in IT infrastructure and operations. As technology evolved, so did my expertise. I embraced the shifts towards distributed computing, eventually leading large-scale initiatives to leverage cloud technologies, reducing costs and improving scalability across enterprise operations.In recent years, my focus has shifted to integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, crafting intelligent systems that not only predict outcomes but also adapt and learn from their environments. This has involved re-architecting legacy systems to hybrid cloud environments and driving the adoption of DevOps practices to enhance agility and innovation and Testing.Key Achievements Include: Digital Transformation: Spearheaded the digital transformation efforts, moving from traditional IT infrastructures to integrated cloud environments, which increased our operational efficiency by 40% and reduced IT overhead costs by 30%. AI Integration: Developed and implemented AI-driven analytics and machine learning models that improved customer service response times by 50% and increased predictive maintenance accuracy by 65%. Leadership: Built and mentored a cross-functional team of over several IT professionals who now lead our initiatives on cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI innovations.

Collaborate with the broader architecture community to provide input into IT strategies and standardsStrong knowledge of Secure Development Lifecycle methodologies, Agile based methodologies.Independently formulate direction, design or oversight for the development of major company-wide programs or plans that have significant impact on the success of the organizationLead a cross-functional IT Architecture group that reviews designs from an enterprise perspectiveParticipate in the design review process and support the overall Enterprise Architecture Management processProvide accurate and timely reporting of architectural solutions, risk findings and propose remediation and mitigation optionsResearch and facilitate the development and review of solution, integration, workflow and web service standardsScope, define & design solution offerings; driving end-to-end technical solutions10% Strategic Leadership Support20% Supervision of Architects, Large Application Development and Test Program Directors20% Test Strategy, Test Planning Test Data Management and Application Performance Testing 20% Data Governance, Master Data Management, Data Security, Data Profiling, Data Masking30% Operations / Program ManagementDevelop and mentor team providing frequent feedback and guidance for career developmentEstablish a process improvement culture within the Program Management teamProvide program management leadership and set clear goals and direction for the PM teamSets productivity pace to reach milestones, uses retrospective methods to ensure continuous improvement, proactively manages risks, issues, status, and escalationAbility to effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally with all levels of managementUse / Configure Wiz: Cloud security platform to identify and mitigate security risks across their cloud infrastructure.Highly conversant on EA architecture frame works like TOGAF, FEAF and ZACHMAN.Conversant on COBIT and ITIL.

Advises and influences senior management on the marketplace evolution and potential application of information and technology, aligned to the overall R&D IT strategyDefines individual performance objectives and development plans and ensures alignment with project and department objectivesDevelop and maintain platform services and tooling to provide event logging, metrics monitoring and other backend servicesEnsure clear and concise expression of design decisions to development, business teams, and senior IT management.Ensure market-leading frameworks are implemented with IT operating model (ITIL, PMI, etc.)Establish a culture of high performance, transparency and continuous improvement in streamlining of the development pipelineEstablish and Maintain key relationships with strategic software providers. Influence changes and system enhancements to business processes, policies, and infrastructure to deliver the most effective IT services Makes decisions regarding resource alignment/dedication and prioritization (people resources, dollars/funding, project criticality) and communicates rationale back to the business Monitor overall performance of team and services provided Perform complex vendor management in delivery of an integrated solution Responsible for technology roadmap achieving CIO and divisional goals and ROI Select and build strong teams through formal training, diverse assignments, coaching, mentoring, and other team development techniques, along with regular individual and group meetings Vendor selection and management along with associated agreements, statements of work, etc Work with existing IT functions to monitor, maintain and administer across the infrastructure stack (Development, QA, Staging, and Production). Develop Test Strategy, Test Environment, Performance Testing and Evaluation plans. Working with Enterprise Architecture, create and deploy the Finance Reporting Analytics Platform

Defining performance tuning measures end-to-end, across all tiers of applications being performance testedDemonstrated successful working relationships with IT and Business customersEnd to end systems performance analysis and performance tuning, in one or more of the following technologies : J2EE (Tomcat), Oracle, SAPEnd-to-end phases of performance testing, includingEstablish good working relationships with peers in other divisions and explore joint system and process improvement opportunitiesHelps minimize business value lost during project/program executionKnowledge of outsourcing methodologies and operating models, and working with professional services firmsMaintaining positive and professional relationships with all relevant service providers and vendors, ensuring agreed SLAs are metManage and mentor a small team of business analysts in their daily work and professional developmentNetwork technologies supported includes routing, switching, wireless, vendor VPN, and outsourcer connectivity.Performance test executionProactively track and reviews team processes and release metrics and provide recommendations on enhancementsProficient at planning and managing project budgetsProvide ongoing coaching, guidance, feedback and mentoring support to the teamProvides general system users and management with system analysis and feedbackReview, identify and provide performance recommendations to delivery, capacity planning and systems administration teamsStrong technical aptitude in application development and data management is criticalSupports the reporting of project status to business stakeholdersTransform the work structure for getting IT work completed, generating increased efficiency to lower the cost of IT projectsWork with leaders of cross-functional teams sharing process improvements including engineering, system test, product management, operations, and quality

-Complete Project Life cycle using processes from project initiation, planning, executing, monitor/control, and closing-Manage project scope and requirements, task tracking, progress monitoring, risk management, configuration management, and change management-Schedule and Cost/Budget management: resource estimates, scheduling, track and control schedule and budget-Procurement management: Process of Statement of Work and Contract creation to secure new and follow-on work-Project Quality Control management including strict adherence to defined performance objectives and service level agreements-Collaborate with senior management and sales team on project development, pre-sales meetings with clients, and definition of enterprise architecture-Provide status reports and metrics to the client; Periodic Dashboard reports on the current program, future opportunities, and project issues

Assist in the development of future fuel module products in full coordination with worldwide teamsAssists in managing projects and provides analysis in support of department and corporate objectivesBuild and manage teams that collaboratively work well with each other as well as other teams (e.g. architecture, business analysts, project management)Develops project plans to address tactical objectives. Partners with business unit managers in identifying opportunities to improveDevelops strategy and plans for piloting new software, apps, tools, ways of working, process improvements, etc with approach, CBA, and timelinesDotted line tactical leadership of the project teams providing critical employee developmental and performance feedback to the administrative managersGenerate products such as sketches, models, an early user guide, and prototypes to keep the user and the engineers informed and in agreement on the system to be provided as it is evolvingMake sure documents and other work products are prepared and stored correctly, and that revisions are managedManagement of Technical Issue resolution through design/development engineersProvide technical leadership across the organization, from strategic decision making to project planning and executionRecommends/approves final systems designs and strategyStrategically design, develop and implement efficient information systems and operations systems in support of core organizational functionsTo provide expertise in technical test design, Defect analysis, performance testing and solving technical issues during project delivery