District Emergency Coordinator for the York and Durham Region (Volunteer)

Senior Security SpecialistIn this newly created position was to enhance the security department reach and address future/current compliance requirements. Instituted secure coding courses for developers; ensured that security/privacy policies are included within the SDLC; followed-up with found security vulnerabilities; answered client surveys concerning security processes; and liaized with various internal departments and external entities• Developed security inclusion into… Show more Senior Security SpecialistIn this newly created position was to enhance the security department reach and address future/current compliance requirements. Instituted secure coding courses for developers; ensured that security/privacy policies are included within the SDLC; followed-up with found security vulnerabilities; answered client surveys concerning security processes; and liaized with various internal departments and external entities• Developed security inclusion into AGILE SDLC process. Interviewed project/development managers. Established a process that everyone agreed to. • Created employee a comprehensive (60+ slide) security training course to be used to create the online course• Liaison with other departments to resolve security concerns. When vulnerabilities were found, engaged various responsible groups to ensure they were addressed• Set up Pen Testing Process. Obtained needed information for pen testers. Liaisoned/scheduled pen testing with both development groups and pen testers. • Led a muilti discipline maturity survey throughout the process (Forrester). Co-ordinating self-assessment survey fulfilment. Ensure all relevant departments answer and agreed to the results. Then input a project plan through to address• Distributed current media articles about security/privacy issues. Ensured follow-up to any that was relevant to Express Scripts (both CDN and US) Show less

Principle Database Security ConsultantProvided pre-sales support to Oracle's Database security portfolio products. Conducted security audits; analyzed results and made recommendations based on the analysis; demonstrated software that met the client's expectation and questions; established customer relations so that clients can phone for any questions concerns whenever needed.• Answered RFP/RFI requirements leading to 90%+ next steps. Answered technical questions to the… Show more Principle Database Security ConsultantProvided pre-sales support to Oracle's Database security portfolio products. Conducted security audits; analyzed results and made recommendations based on the analysis; demonstrated software that met the client's expectation and questions; established customer relations so that clients can phone for any questions concerns whenever needed.• Answered RFP/RFI requirements leading to 90%+ next steps. Answered technical questions to the satisfaction of the clients• Created 100+ analyses of Database Security Process & Procedures including a customizer set of PowerPoint slides to ensure clear understanding for the CxO level management• Presented 200+ presentations concerning Database Security Analysis and best practices resulting in recommendations to reduce the attack vector exposure for the customer• Certified in CISSP and CCSP to demonstrate knowledge in the Security realm on-premise and in the cloud• Offered lecture/hands-on training aspects of Security and vulnerabilities. This in front of 5 to 300 people, in an engaging and informative manner• Offered recommendations, based on two-way discussions, on best practices for deployment for both on-premise and cloud.• Enhanced/Tested/Reviewed material/resources to showcase the capabilities of Database Security Portfolio• As ‘Go to person’ and SME for Compliance/Regulation (GDPR. PIPEDA, BASEL II, PCI) assisted others with challenges, questions and issues and participated in discussions. • Worked in various realms including Database Security, ETL (both Mid-Tier/Distributed and Mainframe), Data Privacy, Data Management, Data Optimization, etc. Show less

Acting as a Communications Supervisor/Trainer for two of the venues during the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/ParaPan Am games.

helping the DB2 community by maintaining the LISTSERV functionality .

Sr. Technical Sales Engineer/ Database Security ConsultantProvided pre-sales support to Compuware's data management portfolio products. Demonstrated software that met a client's expectation and questions; established customer relations so that clients can phone for any questions concerns whenever needed; ensure the sales team had all the necessary information to move forward with the sales cycle• Answered RFP/RFI for various clients concerning Test Data Privacy with 85%+… Show more Sr. Technical Sales Engineer/ Database Security ConsultantProvided pre-sales support to Compuware's data management portfolio products. Demonstrated software that met a client's expectation and questions; established customer relations so that clients can phone for any questions concerns whenever needed; ensure the sales team had all the necessary information to move forward with the sales cycle• Answered RFP/RFI for various clients concerning Test Data Privacy with 85%+ success ratio• Offered pre/post-sales presentations to current and potential clients concerning Test Data Privacy Solution/Methodology resulting in creating a valued partnership with the client• Offered lecture/hands-on training in various solutions including Data Privacy/Application Auditing which has led to revenue producing engagements• Enhanced material/resources to showcase the capabilities of Compuware’s solutions• Participated in developing and updating training material. Was the PM/Team lead on this project which was completed within the timeframe required and with the participation of 10 team members• Mentored individuals and provided them with the tools necessary to make them successful. This resulted in individuals being able to produce revenue for Compuware.• Provided support to the sales organization. Also, on various occasions, was asked to consult outside my sales territory because of my skill set.• Because I was the only member of my work group that had the expertise working with the complete toolset (both IBM Mainframe and Distributed platforms), I was the person whom everyone approached in case of challenges, questions, issues etc.• Participated in over 300 POV/POCs• Worked in various realms including ETL (both Mid-Tier/Distributed and Mainframe), Data Privacy, Data Management, Data Optimization etc. which resulted in Sales both in the short-term and long-term Show less

► ‘Exceeded Expectation’ based on survey for customer service yearly► Was one of the principle individuals that was tasked to answered RFP/RFIs for software that included Data Privacy solutions with 85%+ success ratio► Part of a team that achieved a minimum 97% maintenance renewal on a year to year basis► Help closed a minimum of $2 million dollar sales 13 years in a row► Enhanced material/resources to showcase the capabilities of Compuware’s solutions►… Show more ► ‘Exceeded Expectation’ based on survey for customer service yearly► Was one of the principle individuals that was tasked to answered RFP/RFIs for software that included Data Privacy solutions with 85%+ success ratio► Part of a team that achieved a minimum 97% maintenance renewal on a year to year basis► Help closed a minimum of $2 million dollar sales 13 years in a row► Enhanced material/resources to showcase the capabilities of Compuware’s solutions► Required to learn/support/sell two entire product lines. Only person within a 20 member group to do so Show less

Team LeadSupervised a team of up to 4 people responsible for financial systems within the Trust Unit that included Payroll, HR, Benefits, Pension, GL, AP, AR •r Responsible for financial systems, including payroll, human resources, general ledgers, accounts receivable and accounts payable within the Trust Unit.• Supervised analysts responsible for critical financial, HRS and payroll systems. systems• Apprised management of more efficient methodologies to… Show more Team LeadSupervised a team of up to 4 people responsible for financial systems within the Trust Unit that included Payroll, HR, Benefits, Pension, GL, AP, AR •r Responsible for financial systems, including payroll, human resources, general ledgers, accounts receivable and accounts payable within the Trust Unit.• Supervised analysts responsible for critical financial, HRS and payroll systems. systems• Apprised management of more efficient methodologies to ensure better business decisions.• Provided guidance, instruction, direction and leadership to the team to achieve key results for internal clients & users.• Coached and matured the skill level of direct reports in order to continue their long-term development and ensure solid succession planning and departmental success.• Liaised with Payroll, HR and Executive Offices as a subject matter expert.• Gained proficiency in COBOL, IDMS, and IBM Multiple Virtual Storage.• Created “What if” scenarios and provided support for non-technical end-users.• Designed major conversion project for Pension Plan Changes/, GL, and Payroll for Acquisition (BNS).• Worked with the Finance Team to determine the ongoing business needs and requirements for the reporting of all assets, sales, redemptions, management fees, trailer fees, and advisory fee Show less