Romeo Gardner, Cissp Email & Phone Number

As the Founder and manager of day to day operations, I provide the overall direction and vision for the organization. We are a contractor to the government for cybersecurity services related to Risk Management Framework (RMF), vulnerability management, and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).

Alexandria, Virginia, Us

(ISC)² Official Training Providers use official courseware developed by (ISC)², which ensures the training content is relevant and up-to-date. Their training seminars are delivered by instructors who are verified security experts that have been trained and authorized by (ISC)² to teach our Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).

Fredericksburg, Va, Us

I am currently an Adjunct Cyber Security Instructor and a (ISC)² certified instructor for the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification. While delivering lectures and interactive lesson plans, I am able to relay the concepts of the eight domains related to the CISSP exam.

Redmond, Washington, Us

While a Technical Delivery Manager for Microsoft I was responsible for managing up to 40 Engineers and Consultants that worked with different government agencies specifically in defining Standard Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) in collaboration with the Defense Information Systems Agency. We were also able to provide Security Content Automation Protocols to aid in performing automated configuration checks against a system. • Communicate vision, business direction and workgroup priorities while demonstrating excellent leadership and business impact in driving key business initiatives• Drive technical and professional education across the team with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Standard Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS)• Hire appropriate technical engineers, consultants, and project managers to meet the demands of customers• Drive customer satisfaction and services revenue through service delivery resource development• Coordinate with delivery operations to ensure worldwide trainer resources are identified, prepared, accredited and scheduled for global deliveries across Microsoft• Ensure the right balance between individual learning needs with business needs (speed to productivity, in person learning, online learning, on the job experience)• Review, evaluate, and analyze feedback from curriculum and trainers through evaluations, trainer input, business outcomes and business stakeholder feedback• Use instructional design standards and templates to manage the design, refresh, and release of curriculum • Document and perform needs analysis to determine areas for improvement guiding content creation, curation, and design

Redmond, Washington, Us

As a Technical Account Manager for Microsoft, I created a Security focused communication method that captured zero-day vulnerabilities, new monthly patches across the industry, and updated Standard Technical Implementation Guides which was successful across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Communities. This aided in different agencies to achieve FISMA compliance and provided understanding of Security Controls from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).• Communicate proactively with customers to resolve technical and procedural challenges within the Public Sector • Analyze and determine most effective method of problem resolution by utilizing Microsoft products and resources• Maintain and expand working knowledge of current and pre-released Microsoft systems and products as well as their integration and methods of support delivery

Redmond, Washington, Us

My Engineering capacity at Microsoft required me to lead IT teams across various agencies within the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense focused on Active Directory, Group Policy, and Security. As a Premier Field Engineer, I was also responsible for providing proactive support, root cause analysis and prevention and knowledge transfer (training) of Microsoft Server and Workstation Operating Systems. Working with each customer I was able to grow each portfolio at a 50% Year over Year growth.• Develop and implement strategies for providing proactive support resulting in fewer incidents• Deliver timely and high-quality incident resolution focusing on root cause analysis, prevention, and knowledge transfer• Develop relationships with technical directors or lead architects for the technology supported resulting in more participation in planning and improved satisfaction

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At the White house Communication Agency, I was responsible for the Information Assurance Program and its information technology infrastructure. While providing security briefings to the Director of Security I also oversaw the vulnerability management program including patch management, and continuous monitoring.

Doctor Of Education - Edd

Master Of Science - Ms, Cybersecurity

Bachelor'S Degree, Liberal Arts Minor In Computer Science

Music Education

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Management Information Systems, General