Focus is on the protection of all Information Assets using various Information Risk controls and testing methodology. As the local Information Security Officer, my responsibilities includes; the protection and safeguarding of customer information by maintaining an effective Risk Register, review security and penetration procedures, adjust our procedures based on new regualtions guided by the local OCC authorities.

Managed a desktop support team totaling four direct reports to a user community of over 400 traders, trade support, investment bankers, and credit management analysts. Responsibilities included a rotating desktop and remote support shifts, facilities, infrastructure and disaster recovery support, and functional A/V and telecommunication equipment. Managed office and floor relocations, hardware and software evaluations and deployments. Constantly evaluated new technologies, set standards and… Show more Managed a desktop support team totaling four direct reports to a user community of over 400 traders, trade support, investment bankers, and credit management analysts. Responsibilities included a rotating desktop and remote support shifts, facilities, infrastructure and disaster recovery support, and functional A/V and telecommunication equipment. Managed office and floor relocations, hardware and software evaluations and deployments. Constantly evaluated new technologies, set standards and procedures. Direct involvement with TD’s vendor management and the on-boarding certification process from discussion to finalization. Acted as lead vendor procurement officer managing over 60 business relationships covering market data and research services with a user base of over 8000 located across muitple offices globally. Show less

Managed the Company’s Novell network supporting over 120 users in a scientific and manufacturing environment where special attention is focused on the criticality of meeting project timelines. Developed a MS Access quality control and vendor rating database querying from the DELTEK accounting program leading to improved shipping and quality assurance from nominated suppliers. Detailed the conversion project and accomplished the migration of all users from DOS based to Windows operating system.

Act as the firm’s contract administrator managing over 50 coal contracts for both domestic and international power utilities, industrial complexes and major steel concerns. Migrated all documents to electronic format for improved searching capabilities and contract management. Constructed a coal mine performance program using Paradox to monitor individual mine seem quality as well as production output. Directly involved with the producing the annual 1 and 5 year business forecast based on… Show more Act as the firm’s contract administrator managing over 50 coal contracts for both domestic and international power utilities, industrial complexes and major steel concerns. Migrated all documents to electronic format for improved searching capabilities and contract management. Constructed a coal mine performance program using Paradox to monitor individual mine seem quality as well as production output. Directly involved with the producing the annual 1 and 5 year business forecast based on short and long term vendor contracts as well as mine life expectancy. Show less

Managed the Company’s computer environment for over 30 users in the Coal division consisting of IBM Pc’s, Burrow’s mainframe and various telex and fax machines. Instructed users on how to develop simple to complex spreadsheets from administrators to upper management. Created detailed financial charts for the Sales and Vice President to present to the Board of Directors, the National Coal Association or United Mine Workers union.