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Albany, NY, US

• Scaled out QRadar SIEM to enhance visibility, reduce false positives, and improve detection of security and compliance issues.
• Collaborated with vendors to resolve QRadar on Cloud deployment and performance issues.
• Implemented custom log sources for applications and devices not natively supported by QRadar.
• Tuned on-prem IDS/IPS systems for increased visibility of activity related to known vulnerabilities on network and improved Firepower Threat Defense performance.
• Optimized Tenable.sc network scanning configuration to cover more LAN segments, resolved issues where scans impacted devices, and implemented credentialed scanning for higher quality data.
• Deployed CrowdStrike EDR, Data Protection, File Vantage, Identity Management, Recon+, and Spotlight to replace Cylance AV and Recorded Future threat intel feed into QRadar.

Rensselaer, New York, US

• Created processes, procedures, and training for NYISO’s first Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC), enhancing operational capabilities.
• Acted as a subject matter expert in NERC CIP, performing annual assessments, representing the company during audits, and transitioning from CIP v3 to v5.
• Maintained and enhanced QRadar SIEM with custom rules, reports, log sources, and User Behavior Analytics for improved monitoring.
• Implemented Symantec Endpoint Protection’s firewall and device control functionality, and added Symantec EDR to improve endpoint monitoring and threat response capabilities.
• Deployed ThreatConnect to automate IOC handling and built playbooks to streamline CSOC processes.
• Collaborated with infrastructure teams to implement Microsoft 365 and AWS cloud monitoring using SIEM, developing processes for detected security events.

Rensselaer, New York, US

• Assisted network team with deployment of QRadar SIEM by adding custom properties and DSMs.
• Managed Solaris and Windows servers running various applications supporting operations.
• Led migration from Weblogic to JBoss and Tomcat, reducing operational costs.
• Automated administrative tasks with shell scripts, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
• Enhanced web application security by hardening applications and minimizing exposed functionalities.
• Improved PKI infrastructure by implementing OCSP.

Albany, NY, US

• Designed, built, maintained, documented, debugged, and performance tuned workflows inPegaWORKs and PegaRULEs business process management systems used to automatehealth care claim processing, customer service, and call.
• Integrated Pega with telephony equipment allowing Pega to prefetch customer data while thecaller is on hold and route calls based on interactive voice response menu choices.
• Trained, supervised, and mentored client staff on Pega and web development.

• Created and maintained ASP and MSSQL applications for substance abuse treatment centers and health monitoring.
• Designed and implemented backup strategies for web and database servers.

East Lansing, MI, US

• Created dynamic websites to automate tasks like maintaining course web pages, faculty andstaff directories, listing internships, applying to the business college on-line, scheduling libraryroom reservations, tracking.

East Lansing, MI, US

• Upheld community standards and promoted a positive living environment.
• Provided resources and guidance to residents, assisting with conflict resolution and fostering a supportive community.
• Collaborated with fellow resident assistants to organize events and programs enhancing student life.

• Helped develop and test XML/XSLT architecture for new projects.
• Assisted in the development of intranet sites allowing clients to manage Documentum libraries.

Mba

Bs, Computer Science