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Provided RMF documentation and engineering support to HHS ONC to acquire four ATOs for various information systems in their cloud systems portfolio (2 - SaaS, 1 - PaaS, & 1- IaaS)Advised ONC leadership on inheritance strategies dependent on cloud service implementationsUsing HHS ATO package templates, constructed/authored cybersecurity programs for each of the cloud information system implementations

Leads a team of security engineers and analysts to maintain the Authority to Operate for two high value asset information systems for the Veteran's AdministrationReduced the number of on-going Plan of Actions & Milestone items from 215 to 81 in the FY21 ATO cycle for one of the VA's information systemsDeveloped a multi-step continuous monitoring process to streamline the annual requirement to review applied security controls in the environments.Oversaw the reduction of active information system vulnerabilities and compliance failures from greater than 300 to less than 100 in 90 days; less than 50 in 180 daysProvided mentorship and career development to junior and entry-level staff by challenging them with projects out of their current skill sets

10 years of Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) consulting and implementation in the Hospitality industry15 years of Information System AdministrationStrong communications, public speaking and executive-level presentation experienceExperienced in providing conservative cost benefit solutions to mitigate cybersecurity riskSkilled Network Engineer experienced with SOHO to large enterprise networksConsultant on hardware/software life-cycle analysis and asset management/inventoryHighly skilled in desktop support issues across multiple platforms and OS’sStrong PC skills in word processing, Excel, Power Point, Access and Outlook; able to train others in classroom format or at desk

Expert on the implementation of cybersecurity frameworks specializing in the NIST 800-53a controls (RMF and Cybersecurity Framework) and the management of information system security plansTRU’s leader in cyber implementation on flight simulators’ information systems for both commercial and military solutionsDesigned and oversaw development of Cyber Security Management System; added enterprise technical control implementation to the flight simulator’s enclave for RMF contract modification with a value of approximately $1M.Developed new system development life-cycle processes to “build security in” across all engineering disciplines; acted as a liaison between engineering teams and IT operations with the development and migration of engineering software development from on prem to Microsoft Azure DevOps Cloud EnvironmentManaged the RMF assessment and authorization process for TRU’s military simulation systems; implemented 386 administrative and technical security controlsModernized the deployment of Windows based operating systems to better control cybersecurity configuration management; utilizing Microsoft’s DISM application reduced the effort to cold start a computer from 8 hours to 15 minutes.Lead cybersecurity proposal writer - constructing supplier statements of work and answering customer’s request for proposals to ensure cybersecurity requirements were described clearly or adhered to required standards or frameworksAuthored operations manuals to document new or updated cybersecurity procedures as required by security controls and industry standards

Experienced C++ software developer – knowledge of other Object-Oriented Programming LanguagesResponsible to translate complex aircraft system operations into simulator coding to ensure required level of realism is attainedSkilled troubleshooter of code issues and the development of unit testing proceduresExperienced with DOS batch scripting and Powershell scripting

The expert on maintenance and repair of the C-17 Globemaster III's entire support equipment suite. Sought by outside agencies to develop new repair procedures and train others on the equipment. Managed the repair processes on the C-17's interphone cord reclaimation project. Developed and engineered the repair process for the C-17's Video Integration Processor loading cable from a disposable part to a repairable asset.

Lead Avionics technician on C-130, KC-135 and C-17 aircraftLed teams of up to 126 personnel with full responsibility for work assignments, scheduling, performance review, disciplinary action, and long-term career planning/development/ promotionEnsured quality of maintenance performed in accordance with acceptable and safe maintenance practices and proceduresOversaw the On-the-job training program for up to 50 apprenticesDeveloped and instructed classes on safety and job-related subjectsExperienced in all areas of aircraft maintenance – Quality Assurance, Operations Control, Training (OJT) Management, Logistics Operations, Flight Line Maintenance Management and Maintenance SupportAwarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (2), Air Force Achievement Medal (2), Outstanding Unit Award, National Defense Medal (2), Southwest Asia Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, NATO Medal, Kuwait Liberation MedalDesert Shield/Desert Storm combat veteran