Dr. Sandra Elder Email & Phone Number

Pompano Beach, Fl, Us

Pompano Beach, Fl, Us

Deerfield Beach, Florida, Us

In my role as a Cybersecurity Executive at JM Family Enterprises, I assume operational control of Incident Response resources during cybersecurity incidents, ensuring timely reporting to management and creating tools for incident response. I regularly interact with senior leadership and collaborate with global counterparts to improve incident response processes.

Washington, Dc, Us

Reporting to the Cybersecurity Branch Chief, oversees a forensics team, and manages a $1+ million evolving budget. Plans and leads all aspects of complex digital forensics and IT operational projects. Directs IT Department activities and oversees all digital information systems and systems administration of a variety of software/hardware environments across cyber and digital readiness, systems analysis, and incident response services. Leads IT architecture and infrastructure, engineering and design initiatives, and program and product deployments. Attained millions in savings and cut response time in half, attaining no loss/contamination of data, via “data-ready” forensic images. Modernized digital forensics services by integrating key applications and systems, increasing Catalog of Services program usage, and eliminating outside agency assistance.

Washington, Dc, Us

Led a recovery team of 30 IT agents and amplified system reliability, uptime, performance by implementing system techniques, presenting complex resolution training sessions, and developing IT industry leaders. Oversaw the technology infrastructure of thousands of borrowers utilizing multiple business platforms by executing tactical leadership, mitigating CSC compliance of policies and procedures, focused on amplifying end-user experiences. Reported to Disaster Customer Center Manager. Attained “outstanding” 98.5% CSC Satisfaction Survey score rating in accordance with established policies and procedures determined by the ACSI survey.

Sourced, developed, and led a high performing Ad-Hoc team of 112 across IT, R&D and HR departments to facilitate Central, South America, and Caribbean. Led intelligence analysis of IT systems and operations comprising IT technology regulations and mandates. Led global IT services and public cyber-Cloud security, forensics, regulatory, engineering, and DevOps. Managed a budget of $5 million. Achieved $100,000 in annual savings and a 50% reduction in telecommunications costs by directing P&L, integrating upgraded systems, and skillfully negotiating technical service contracts.

Provider of Security Personnel for Special Events such as FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Oversaw the entire Investigations, Security and Protection Divisions of Team Elite. Responsible for the coordination of security teams for the Royal Families in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the US, in particular Florida. Managed operational budget associated with deployment, housing, meals, and incidentals. Also, oversaw the training division, to ensure all new security agents were properly trained with firearms, close-quarter combat techniques, etc.

Responsible for conducting highly technical forensic investigations, strict media chain of custody, report writing, and overall management of the information Technology Division. Acquire and preserve computer media (lab/on-site), interacted with Project Management Division / VP of Business Development to provide the highest quality of output in order to meet the customer's desired outcomes in Jamaica and Panama. Expert in Information Collection, Agency Coordination, Traceability, and Incident Management, to include preparation of documentation and evidence preservation. Maintained liaison and conducted follow up with federal and local law enforcement agencies. Conducted IT Audits when necessary to ensure proper adherence to regulatory compliance with PCI-DSS.

Provided leadership to the entire Technical Division to include the Network Operations Center with 450 employees and over 8,000 customers worldwide, including Microsoft, IBM, Business Journal, Pay Per Click Corp, etc. Investigated corporate and intellectual property fraud, embezzlement, trade secret violations, cybersecurity and compliance violation allegations. As a General Manager, scheduled projects, determining workforce requirements, and allocate resources to maximize productivity. Managed the administration of company resources, personnel, and assets. Prepared and negotiated contracts and interpreted written terms for administrative staff, clients, and developer representatives.

Washington, Dc, Us

While assigned as a Special Agent, planned, coordinated, and conducted difficult investigations such as oral or written threats and other, obscene, abusive, or objectionable statements directed against the President and/or members of his family, former presidents, President-elect, Presidential candidates, and foreign dignitaries. Performed a wide range of protective duties including covered designated security posts and presidential intelligence/counterintelligence (HUMINT). SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTDeemed a SME by the Federal Judges in the Southern District of Florida, the US Virgin Islands Superior Court, and the US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Conducted forensic examinations using EnCase Recovery Software, PGP-Encryption, and Access Data Password Kit. Provided analysis for questioned documents, fingerprints, false identifications, and credit cards.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Falls Church, Va, Us

Designed, developed and implemented SAS (Statistical Analysis Systems) database development of applications in Oracle and SQL Databases, and MVS TSO/ISPF IBM Mainframe environment; to include querying and reporting. Optimized the data movement of all SAS Data Warehouse files between Business Intelligence and IT Departments. Managed stand-alone servers to include the administration of Intergraph Computer-Aided Drafting Software (ICADS), AEC Cost Analysis and Estimating Software, Hazardous Materials Tracking System, TIPS Systems, and WANG VS 5000 DB System. Directed SAS software design for Sonar Applications and development across the 52-member development team while remaining focused on meeting the USN needs for functionality, timeline and most importantly performance.

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Information Systems

Master'S Degree, Criminal Justice

Ph.D, Public Administration - It Leadership