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Cedar Hill, Texas, Us

Delivers transformational strategies and solutions to large and complex 3rd party companies to ensure compliance with PCI DSS standards. We establish service level agreements (SLAs) with surrounding fortune 500 and other companies to collaborate with their IT personnel. Our goal is to protect the over $200M+ in credit card data each company’s system houses as they collect money, make transactions, and do business while adhering to PCI DSS standards. 3rd party risk assessments generally consist of verifications against checklists and audits, ensuring firms align with PCI DSS standards. We exercise our expertise in communicating effectively, delivering stark solutions for compliance, and creating custom remediation programs for more critical assessments. * Strengthened networks, firewalls, & hardware eliminating critical breaches which typically result in public scrutiny, distrust, violations, fines, damaged reputations, and dissolved companies. * Boosted client satisfaction 75% via the development of security plans which evaded multimillion-dollar losses.

Houston, Texas, Us

I was considered more of a "Jack of All Trades" of technical solutions within this role. I was recruited as an imaging technician and moved up the ranks into desktop support and eventually the analyst role, which also encompassed project management. The primary goal was to safeguard information security, review firewalls, remove malicious threats, and stabilize and fortify risk. Throughout my tenure, I identified potential gaps, enhanced intrusion detection, improved incident management, and all efforts resulted in data protection and compliance. The roadmaps I created transformed the workspace into a highly regulated environment. The positive feedback I received from my boss and other leaders within the company was constant, which led to the development of fruitful relationships. * Forged 12+ partner relationships with upper management as a senior analysts on a 5-member IT team.* Guided technology planning, implementation initiatives, and security endeavors for 6500+ users. * Within 1st year oversaw multi-million-dollar projects, delivered cutting edge security solutions for 100% of end-users, boosted revenue by 75% through deploying a new inventory tracker. * Implemented firewalls, removed malicious threats such as malware, ransomware, phishing tools, and streamlined IT processes & procedures, slashing company deficit by 40%.

Houston, Texas, Us

My journey began with implementing SAP protocol as the subject matter expert (SME), primarily for the Research & Development (R&D) Department. I was recruited because the department was losing a vast amount of inventory, and there was no accountability for the estimated $300K in parts unaccounted for. During my time here, I cultivated a security culture that also consisted of dynamic strategies. Moreover, we fostered an environment that was transformed from being reactive to proactive in security measures. I conducted risk assessments for 3rd party clients, met with key stakeholders concerning critical issues impacting business, and was promoted to lead on numerous projects worth well over $2M+. I was able to improve the client experience at various touchpoints, shield the company from critical business disruptions in the future, and create customized plans which led to cost savings and better network security measures. * Pioneered 1st blueprint for tracking PC distribution, ensuring each user received 1 unit, which led to recognition as a point of contact for 97% of upper management personnel. * Increased overall annual revenue by $4M+ after improving processes, procedures, and systems.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Project Management

Sap Functional Analyst / Fico

Certification, Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education record

Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Associate'S Degree, Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services