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Tuxedo Park, New York, Us

Full-time remote volunteer enhancing strategic security goals and providing technical vision for a multinational NGO’s global business communications platforms, content management and learning management systems. Developing cloud operations for learning management systems with 350K+ students across 6 continents. Android development (Java, TypeScript). Developing AI/ML models to enhance the learning process, categorize learners and create custom learning experiences. Nurturing cloud adoption. Establishing effective architectural and cybersecurity guidelines for Azure and AWS implementations, cloud DevOps processes, identity and access management (IAM) and software testing efforts. Authoring processes and techniques for developing, integrating and managing scalable cloud software systems across many time zones and languages. Principal Golang, Java, Powershell and C# application developer. Oracle and SQL Server developer and manager. Agile development process evangelist. Architect of multi-tier applications.

Miami, Fl, Us

My major achievement during this role was developing the company’s global SOC/CSC program by establishing vision, strategy, and roadmaps. I ensured timely and cost-effective implementation of cybersecurity projects in line with established standards. I determined staffing requirements while formulating change-management/compliance strategies and risk mitigation plans. I developed comprehensive and accurate presentations for the company’s board of directors. In addition to this, I managed the integration of semi-autonomous regional and global brands, security staff, and MSSPs by defining SLAs and KPIs. Following are highlights of the key achievements that I attained:► Drove 30% savings in software licensing by optimizing multiple security processes and procedures.► Executed/effectively utilized overall security controls that reduced technology risks by 45%.► Ensured a 90% reduction in global SOC manpower and time to discovery by leading security event processing.► Accomplished 15% cost saving in overall security budget by consolidating and eliminating duplicate security products.

Tallahassee, Florida, Us

Architectural leader for enterprise systems at Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. Provided guidance on new application architectures, system failure mitigation, system improvements, upgrades, performance enhancements, databases and enterprise integrations. Thorough understanding of tolling technology and its application. Provided recommendations, presentations and executive summaries to Turnpike leadership and various FDOT organizations. Coordinated application development efforts for a family of enterprise tolling applications involving scalable databases, ERP and similar technologies. Architected improvements to existing auditing operations by integrating Kafka Streams, Cassandra, micro-services, Hadoop and Apache Spark resulting in significant performance improvements and a considerable reduction in operating expenses. Mentor and team builder.

Miami, Fl, Us

As a Senior Director, spearheaded an enterprise information security framework and directed cross-functional teams to enhance overall technical services. One key accomplishment was to executing multi-tenant, scalable, and encrypted database strategies. Accomplished the company’s mission by rendering expert services as an agile coach and transformation leader. Key member of the DevOps Steering Committee and several working groups. Implemented comprehensive PII protection strategies in compliance with GDPR and PCI DSS. Oversaw key changes to agile, CI/CD, security, and testing processes to build high-quality products and improve stakeholder relationships. Led agile software development and automated security testing while managing continuous integration/delivery, IaaS, PaaS, infrastructure automation, TDD/BDD and highly available, secure cloud solutions. Key achievements for this role: ► Introduced effective patterns, products, and procedures to minimize cloud computing budget by 40%.► Guided development managers and mentored business unit leadership in agile processes to successfully drive the transformation to DevOps/CI/CD culture.► Lowered costs, improved communication, and encouraged resilient and loosely knitted architectures by creating requirements for API contracts.

Boise, Idaho, Us

Architected cloud and multi-tenant medical/pharmaceutical SaaS applications suite using Java-based RESTful microservices architectures running on AWS using Cassandra distributed databases. Distributed stream processing (Kafka Streams) with iOS, Android, and web (Angular) user interfaces. Conducted regular code reviews and performance tests and automated application security scans and functional tests. Led overall security vision, including governance, risk management, and HIPAA compliance. Led ISO 27001 compliance team. Managed cyber incident response for ransomware and related cyber incidents. Defined standards for regular code review of IT systems and automation of application security scans and functional tests. Adhered to standards for regular penetration tests and audits of security architecture to ensure HIPAA compliance.► Led, mentored, and supervised an agile engineering team of 30, including managers, and recruited top talent.► Worked with board of directors, investors, and suitors to sell the company and its technology.► Saved $400k monthly for key clients.

Honolulu, Hi, Us

Responsible for hospital cybersecurity team (radiology, ER, medical records, billing, pharmacy, surgery and clinics). Identified and evaluated business risks and risks to computer systems, networks and HIPAA PHI. Responsible for the organization’s migration from aging, vulnerable desktop and local server systems to cost-effective, secure, cloud-based virtual desktops and servers.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Led global commercial security software and testing software teams consisting of 150 engineering, testing and support roles across three continents. Chair of IBM's Patent Review Board.

Austin, Texas, Us

Scalable architectures, consulting management, Federal Government Solution Sales, custom projects and Oracle ERP implementations

Bethesda, Md, Us

Cybersecurity, databases, federal civilian agencies and Department of Defense, proposal writing