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Provide support to HP partnership.

Manage all aspects of IT Security related projects within the Enterprise. .• Create and implement security policy.• Perform all phases including design, implementation and management of full disk encryption project.• Successfully encrypted 30,000 computers• Create policy for and implement removable media encryption across the enterprise.• Gather and present evidence for security incidents throughout the enterprise..• Interact with Senior Management to help mold and meet global security initiative• Interact with clinical staff and faculty communicate and facilitate security initiatives• Train and educate IT staff on security policy as well as share technical knowledge in regards to security applications

Implementation and administration of several security technologies including DLP, Web based security auditing as well as others. Reporting and auditing of systems to insure compliance requirements were met.

Currently performing Security Risk analysis at Wal-Mart Headquarters..

Manage IS functions for design and construction company providing all aspects of engineering and design to meet needs of oil, gas and energy clients. Oversee support of computers, servers, printers, and communications equipment. Procurement hardware and software and control costs. Plan and control IT budget. Present IT performance and project progression at weekly management meetings.Led implementation and support of data management, data retention, and backup systems.Guided and assisted Application Development Team to achieve deliverable expectations.Developed, implemented, and updated business continuity and disaster recovery plans.Engineered and built IT infrastructure for satellite office in Borger, Texas.Designed and implemented full-scale test network environment for development team, including exchange and 3D design applications. Fostered large 3D design environment via design and implementation of IT infrastructure.Managed annual internal IT audit process related to CEO\CFO certification in compliance with Canadian law.

Collected and analyzed data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, fraud, and non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.Reported asset utilization and audit results to management. Recommended changes in operations and activities.Examined records and interviewed workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.Reviewed organization's objectives and communicated objectives to employees.

Facilitated development of business continuity software and provision of services for business continuity development and regulation compliance. Managed support of clients spanning wide range of industries, including: pharmaceutical, energy, oil and gas and manufacturing. Aided chief administrative officer in formulating and administering organization policies. Trained and managed IT staff of 20. Developed business continuity software to provide training on business continuity and other regulations-based training for subjects such as FDA requirements, SOX, and HIPAA.Analyzed costs and operations to measure progress toward goals. Identified opportunities for improvement.Served as member of management committees on special studies.Structured and maintained IT organization from scratch for start-up company.

Liaised between Technical Implementation Team and Functional Design Team to resolve application design, build, and test issues. Trained and supervised 22 technicians/administrators and 8 managers across 5 major plant sites nationwide. As Data Security Officer, ensured compliance with HIPAA standards and Visa/MasterCard security standards. Represented company in all regulatory audits performed by third party and client auditors.Supervised Information Technology Support Team and support for large-scale 24 hour card and print services company.Increased productivity by training data operations employees in new production methodology.Devised plan to transform IT Department into profit center for company.Spearheaded transition from mainframe to PC-based production efforts.Restructured MIS around client/server and ERP development, database administration, and application package skill sets.Guided implementation and support of factory automation, data management, and shop floor systems.Managed support of Novell, Windows NT, Microsoft databases and mail servers.Sold managed IT services to print and card services clients as add on packages to existing contracts.Researched and recommended change of business side servers to Windows-based environment while redesigning Novell environment to increase production side data production.

Consulted with clients to uncover needs, evaluate problems, and present solutions. Trained and managed 10 technicians and consultants.Analyzed data to determine solution, such as installation of alternate procedures, changes in processing methods, modification of equipment, and redesign of products and services. Advised client on alternate methods of solving problems.Negotiated contracts for consulting services.Structured and developed IT consulting business. Negotiated sale of company to larger consulting firm

Managed 82-server environment and staff of 7 NT administrators, 2 Netware administrators, and 1 Lotus administrator. Assessed needs, created technical plans, and managed budget. Supervised, trained, and evaluated staff. Performed network security analysis and implemented security processes for client, Price-Waterhouse.Delivered presentations to senior management on department efficiency, process revisions, and recruiting efforts.Reported monthly on performance, budget status, and staffing requirements. Aided other departments to standardize reports.Selected to serve on Change Management Board.Implemented several mission-critical projects, coaching and directing efforts of project managers.Led deployment of in-house software package to 250 domestic and international sites. Wrote testing model that maximized system efficiency via equipment revisions during implementation process.