With over 20 years of experience in IT, I am a security planning expert and a certified information systems security professional (CISSP) who leads and executes strategic initiatives to ensure system security, mitigate risk, and improve business operations. As the Information Security Manager at Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal financial services organization, I am responsible for prioritizing, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing all security technology and policies across the enterprise.I have a proven track record of delivering critical business contributions in areas such as operational security, program management, efficiencies and cost savings, and vendor management. Some of my recent achievements include developing a detailed 5-year network and systems roadmap that facilitated server virtualization, storage and network device upgrades, and the shift to a virtual desktop environment; creating and establishing cloud evaluation procedures that supported cloud migration and adoption; and enabling a 15% cost saving by progressing and advancing the organization-wide network to MPLS. I am a creative problem solver, a collaborative team player, and a strong communicator who is passionate about aligning business needs with long-term solutions to complex IT challenges. I am always eager to learn new skills, explore new technologies, and connect with other professionals in the field of information security.
Listed skills include Networking, Team Building, Leadership, Infrastructure, and 46 others.