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Chicago, IL, US

Dublin, County Dublin, IE

Driving global, enterprise-wide cybersecurity, Operational Technology Security maturity, and Enterprise IT Risk management at Perrigo, a leading force in Consumer Self-care and OTC pharmaceuticals. Responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and risk management framework, including long-term risk forecasting, architecture, policies, and standards to.

Wood Dale, IL, US

• Leading a transformative Cybersecurity Program with multiple operating companies globally for a Multi-Billion dollar industrial manufacturing business (Veralto Corp). OpCos include Videojet USA, Linx UK, and Alltec.
• Enabling a cybersecurity maturity program covering 38k assets within IT infrastructure and product development globally.
• Developing KPI driven Information Security Risk governance program with appropriate policies, procedures and technology using the NIST CSF framework.
• Lead incident response, vulnerability management and security awareness programs and ensure compliance with internal audit, SOX and PCI-DSS frameworks.
• Additionally, responsible for network and infrastructure operations across the company. Managing a team of 15 professionals distributed globally across South America, Asia, and Europe.

Grand Rapids, MI, US

• Reporting to Board of Directors on IT Security and Cyber Risk. Responsible for Enterprise-wide Information Security programs including Risk Management, Application security and architecture, Vulnerability Management.
• Security Architecture & RISK: Business Impact Assessment across the enterprise to create a security posture for risk management. Design of "Best fit" security architecture and controls balancing cost and risk..
• HIPAA, SOX and PCI COMPLIANCE: Design policies, processes, and technology controls for all compliance programs at SpartanNash. Responsible for internal and external audit programs across all locations.
• IT Security Program Leadership: Rollout of Identity and Access Management platform across an organization of 10,000+ employees. Leading PMO organizations to deliver complex projects with Microsoft, Verizon, Z-Scalar.

Islamabad, PK

• As CEO and member Board of Directors, I led an organization with a charter to deploy ICT Technology utilizing a $200 million Sovereign Information Technology Fund in APAC. I worked closely with a diverse Board of.
• Complex stakeholder management aligning business goals of ICT Industry with public policy.
• Executed a turnaround program for the organization in its first year with a new strategic focus.
• HR Leadership and organizational change management instill a culture of performance & and respect.
• Managed complex procurements via public RFPs and negotiated contracts and recoveries.
• Partnerships with Regulators, Industry, and International Players like Facebook and UN Women.

Hillsboro, Oregon, US

• Product Line Manager for innovative product enabling Telecom Applications on hyper-converged data center technology. Leveraging open compute for IaaS, including integration across SDN, OpenStack, Docker, Linux KVM.
• Managed Portfolio of Support and Maintenance Services for $5Million Telecom Cloud Solution.
• Responsible for partnership with key suppliers for Data Center Hardware and Cloud Software.
• Led a team of professional services delivery experts to provide support and consultation.
• Deployment of open source software and Agile software development process.RESULTS: Crafted product feature roadmap for an IT platform based on SDN, NFV, and Cloud to enable Service Providers Mobile Edge Compute (MEC).

Kista, Stockholm, SE

• Responsible for Product Management of a multi-practice portfolio of Technology Solutions and Professional Services for SDN, NFV, IoT, Cloud and Mobile Wireless Networks.
• GM Small Cells: Partnered with CMO, CTO, and multiple external stakeholders to create a roadmap for a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for LTE small cells/in-building wireless.
• LTE Professional Services: Responsible for network Design, Deployment, Site Acquisition, and Managed Services across all US customers including AT&T, Verizon, and Tmobile with a sales funnel in excess of $2 Billion.
• Marketing: Strategic planning for marketing campaigns, webinars, and speaking on public events to support the growth of Ericsson's portfolio of LTE, IP, and Cloud solutions.RESULTS: Achieved 2014 “EXCEPTIONAL”.

• Held multiple leadership roles in Technical Standards Development, Sales, Product Development, Operations Professional Services Delivery, Program Management.
• Director Network Design & Engineering Services Built a team of 30 engineers, which later expanded to a department of 200+. Managed $10M P&L with a $50M budget planning responsibility.
• Services Operations Director Developed a national rollout plan to swap out competitor IP solution working closely with client executives; including a fast POC enabling a contract award in excess of $100 Million
• Industry Standards: Vice-Chair, 3GPP2 Standards Committee. Negotiated key technical positions on behalf of the company while defining and implementing standard procedures and specifications.
• Vendor Management: Commercial Management of delivery negotiating $1.4 Million outsourcing contracts with a 15-20% cost savings and improved SLAs.
• Configuration and automation of Network Security on Edge routers for Telecom networks.RESULTS: Awarded prestigious DMTS (Distinguished Member of Technical Staff) for outstanding project leadership.

Working with Utilities and Telecom companies to provide consulting solutions around engineering and design

Master Of Science (Msc), Wireless Data Networks

Mba, Management Sciences

Bs, Electrical And Electronics Engineering