Managing all aspects of information risks to X Hydration in a fast-paced, highly competitive industry.

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (VCISO) providing a range of cybersecurity services to organizations that require expert security guidance and support.

Managing an account payable operational team which is critical to ensuring financial controls are enforced while rapidly responding to the broad needs of multiple corporate interests.

Represent information security interests on the corporate data classification committee, the SaaS enablement committee and the Cloud center of excellence. Responsible for information security education to include the corporate security orientation course and instructing application developers on OWASP security coding practices. Also provide input to Security Policies, Risk Assessments, and Security Standards.• Implementing an information security management framework based on SANS, NIST and CSA• Developing an improved risk rating and reporting for senior management• Enhanced Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity for manufacturing 2+ billion USD in products• Ensuring strict compliance to HIPAA, PCI and information privacy obligations• Chair of Andersen's Military Connections employee resource group.

Consultant converted to F/T: See Andersen position for role and responsibilities fulfilled.

Provided security oversight of cryptographically keying operations which includes the following:Security Policies, Risk Assessment and Management, Security Standard Exception Reporting and Approval Processes, System Penetration Testing and Security Awareness Programs.• Evaluated various security frameworks; selected and implemented various ISO27001.• Ensured two-person integrate of the secure keying center.• Supported securing of multiple major US cable corporations’ devices.• Led the signed and encrypted chip boot loader security implementation,• Acted as the lead for ISO27K implementation and auditing.• Conducted both risk analysis and incidence root analysis; recommended and implemented security enhancements.• Utilized International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) standards in the acceptance testing of high security applications.• Submitted secure software enhancement requests and coordinated the final solution requirements with overseas developers.• Interfaced daily with secure chip manufactures and cable box device OEMs concerning both current operations and next generation security technologies.• Supported securing of client content on a broad range of devices including but not limited to cable boxes, tables and smart phones; including Android and iOS.

Senior Information Security Manager to USPS as the Information Security Officer for Financial and HR applications.• Conducted software application security reviews.• Enforced USPS application security policies.• Managed application security to NIST standards.• Provided direct input on developing cyber threats.• Conducted multiple security training sessions for internal employees and stakeholders.

Conducted IT risk assessments at a global level across the many Carlson branded companies including Radisson, Country Inns & Suites, Park Inn, Park Plaza, T.G.I. Friday's and Carlson Wagonlit Travel.• Provided data privacy expertise concerning PII related to the U.S. Safe Harbor and European Union data privacy requirements.• Led multiple IT security and data loss prevention (DLP) efforts spanning multiple business units and brands.• Deployed multiple Symantec Vontu scan servers specifically identifying and safeguarding PCI data repositories.• Ensured web and mobile application development meets data privacy and information security requirements including U.S. Safe Harbor and PCI DSS.• Prepared and presented multiple briefs on information security practices, IT policies and risk assessments during Carlson's annual Global Information Security Summit.• Responded to Carlson employee inquires on a wide spectrum of security questions or concerns.

US Army Sergeant Major and Senior Enlisted Advisor, Provided senior technical and management oversight for the top Pacific theater cyber element.• Supervised five subordinate managers with a total staff of 22 technical and non-technical positions.• Ensured watch officers had the resources required to maintain situational awareness of theater-wide cyber activities.• Project manager for a $250K upgrade to the Cyber Fusion Center infrastructure.• Provided weekly briefings and updates to senior military officers and civilians.• Provided advanced expertise regarding information security policies, standards and procedures.• Improved working relationships between the Cyber Fusion Center and national level US agencies through twice weekly video teleconferences.• Closely coordinated cyber planning with the other US agencies.

Special Security Officer, Information Operations Officer and Operations Security OfficerSupplied full-scope security support for US classified programs (SCI and SAP).• Oversaw nomination packets, facility checklists, foreign travel briefings and polygraph examination.• Responsible for safeguarding classified documents.• Managed special access rosters for SCI and SAP programs.• Managed physical security and coordinated responses for alarms and alerts.• Supported all collateral spaces and trained Top Secret document custodians.• Reviewed and recommended software applications for processing of classified information.• Provided both Military Intelligences and IT technical advice on sensitive programs for Information Operations (IO) Warfare.• Fused operational and counter-intelligence security at tactical, operational and strategic levels.Senior Non-commissioned Officer in Military Intelligence (08/1999 to 01/2006)• Information concerning various roles, positions, duties and/or assignments available on request.