Cybersecurity leader within Cigna Information Protection (CIP) driving efforts to enable senior leaders to make data-driven, defensible decisions on cyber risk, reducing Cigna risk exposure.-Led the development and implementation of Cyber-Risk Operational Committee, bringing together key stakeholders from Legal, Compliance, threat & vulnerability management, and business units to enhance our cybersecurity posture. This initiative led a 60% reduction in high-risk vulnerabilities and facilitated a more strategic allocation of resources, optimizing our security budget by 20%.-Initiated and led monthly Senior Cyber Risk Committee, briefing our Global CISO and 4 Line of Business CISOs, to oversee our cyber risk posture in alignment with business objectives. These efforts improved decision-making and resource allocation by providing actionable insights into security performance; resulting in 20% improvement in executive and board-level engagement with cybersecurity initiatives.-Designed and implemented a robust quantitative scoring methodology leveraging NIST, ISO, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK, and other security frameworks to manage and prioritize issues related to applications. This scoring system provided a standardized and objective measure, enabling proactive identification and resolution of potential security risks within applications.-Led the end-to-end development and implementation of a comprehensive enterprise risk universe, identifying, aligning, and evaluating over 180 security and technology risk categories leveraging HIPPA, FFIEC, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks. Successfully orchestrated the seamless integration of 20 risk registers from diverse lines of business, ensuring a unified and accurate representation of organization risk landscape.-Established and facilitated cross-functional collaboration for issue management successfully reducing our backlog by 30% while streamlining the resolution process for cybersecurity issues.

• Developed Government Agency Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Strategic Plan successfully establishing department wide requirements and drive consistencies across a complex, multi-faceted organization. • Created and led Gov’t Agency SCRM Stakeholder Group, consisting of 12 program office C level executives to enable department wide collaboration on all SCRM initiatives. • Led development of SCRM common control framework linking NIST 800-53, NIST 800-161, Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP), and other regulatory requirements (e.g. Executive Orders) successfully streamlining the process to meet multiple framework and regulatory requirements. • Collaborated with multiple departmental element leads to implement a robust FITARA process flow to quickly and effectively identify and collect supplier risk and enable program lead to make a risk-based decisions on existing and potential acquisitions. • Directed integration of agency’s vendor risk management program into the system’s authorization process improving system owners’ insight into supplier risks and meet NIST 800-53 rev5 requirements.

• Guided implementation of unified company-wide enterprise security strategy for insider threats, business continuity, data protection and endpoint protection through a company merger.• Led the development and integration of our Cyber Risk Quantification solution enhancing our cyber program assessment capabilities across multiple frameworks (e.g FAIR, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and GDPR), reducing costs to our clients, and enabling our clients to make more risk-informed decisions about their security program.• Led assessment of nine systems based on NIST 800-53 resulting in the identification of 20 control deficiencies, five corrective action plans, and approval of nine Authorization to Operate packages.• Led 12 security and risk assessment teams in delivery of a enterprise-wide program capabilities analysis requiring close cooperation with 1st and 2nd line and recommended future capabilities

Assisted in the development of the Cyber Economic Business Risk Insights solution offering which is a cross-service line product that is designed to correlate business performance and economic abnormalities with cyber enabled attacks on companies, industries, and nations to identify and drive operational, performance, transactional, and technical solutions. Led and contributed to the design and build efforts associated with our proof of concept analytical tools, reports, questionnaires, cyber and economical threat profiles, and information security and cyber security mitigation (solution) strategies and models. Conducted data driven market research and developed company and industry portfolios in support of the Cyber Economic Business Risk Insights solution offering comprising of tools, templates, process flows, and detailed procedures for client sales and delivery. Developed and participated in all stages of the business development lifecycle, from proposal development and kick off presentations to client delivery for both commercial organizations and federal agencies.Greater Washington Region Veteran's Network Lead at EY

Assisted in development and build up for Marine Corps Advisory Company, routinely briefing senior Marine Corps Officers.

Commanding Officer of Company B, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division. Led the planning, operations, maintenance, and training for 150+ Marines comprising of five separate occupations across five platoons in a high tempo, performance based environment. Responsible for the maintenance and readiness of (25) Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) vehicles as well as gear and equipment valued in excess of $67 million. Implemented and supervised a robust maintenance plan that enabled the company to maintain a vehicle readiness level above 85%, highest in the battalion. Coordinated with senior military officials devising short and long term training plans and providing advice in regards to the capabilities and operational employment of a LAR company.

Directed planning, operations, maintenance, and training for 140+ Marines comprising of five separate occupations across five platoons in a high-tempo, performance-based environment. As Company Training, Ordnance, Maintenance, Intelligence and Communications Officer, devised detailed, comprehensive training schedule encompassing five different MOS, supervised maintenance of all the company’s weapon systems and equipment, developed numerous policies and procedures outlining safety initiatives and security measures, and advised the commander of the company’s readiness. Streamlined all operations within the company in order to maximize training and results.

Accenture Federal Services - Navy Financial Improvement Program - Financial Information System Control Audit Manual (FISCAM) - Existence and Completeness (E&C)Leveraged my experience in Information Technology (IT) Audit, Internal Control Testing, FISCAM, DIACAP, FISMA, A-127, FFMIA, NIST SP 800-53, OMB A-123 documentation, MS Office applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Federal Government IT Security and IT Auditing, and an understanding of the DoD's IT security environment and operations to evaluate multiple DoD systems. Developed a project plan to assess, document, and submit evaluations for 127 controls relating to access controls, application security, configuration management, and business process. Developed, reviewed, and submitted 12 Client Data Requirements List (CDRLs) documents to the client on time and above expectations. Reviewed, inquired, observed, assessed, and documented 32 high and medium risk level controls in accordance with the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance and FISCAM resulting in the finding of 12 control deficiencies, development of 12 corrective action plans (CAPs), and remediation of 8 CAPs. Promoted to Technical Team Leader in charge of the coordination of inquiries and observations and production and review of final deliverables for 88 controls. Planned and developed two FISCAM proposals, winning both contracts.

Gathered, reviewed, and analyzed sensitive information critical for operations and training. Devised, drafted, and presented battalion-level short and long range training plans with associated Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). Commendably developed, managed, and led a 12-man team to devise, draft, and present an extensive 18-month operational training plan, two 3-month comprehensive short range operational training plans, and POA&M for a 1000+ member battalion. Designed and implemented operating procedures relevant to training and resource management, policy and procedure development, and risk management, ensuring conduct of training is conducted efficiently, effectively, and safely.

Directed the gathering, review, and analysis of sensitive information critical to strategic planning, command and control and force protection. Supervised execution of current operations through use of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems and execution checklists. Assessed daily activities, intelligence reports, force protection measures, and operations; created and presented weekly reports with recommendations to senior leadership. Effectively prepared and validated 12 concept of operation presentations, numerous battalion operational reports to higher commands, and multiple briefs supporting battalion operations earning praise from the battalion commander. Successfully assisted in the development and execution of four battalion-level and 10 company-level named operations to include 19 partnered helo-borne inserts and extracts, 12 ground inserts, and three aerial interdiction missions that increased the ability of the Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) to provide security, developed positive relations with senior leaders from over 100+ villages, and disrupted enemy ability to influence the local populace. Commended for developing, formulating, and publishing a threat based operational risk management worksheet to assist the battalion in assessing the required level of Personal Protective Equipment during combat operations. Assisted the operations officer in preparation of military briefs, operations orders, and letter of instruction for the battalion.

Directed planning, operations, maintenance, and training for 130+ Marines comprising of five separate occupations across five platoons in a high-tempo, performance-based environment. Served as Company’s Fire Support Team Leader, coordinating and integrating aerial and surface delivered fires. As Company Training, Ordnance, Maintenance, Intelligence and Communications Officer, devised detailed, comprehensive training schedule encompassing five different MOS, supervised maintenance of all the company’s weapon systems and equipment, developed numerous policies and procedures outlining safety initiatives and security measures, and advised the commander of the company’s readiness. Streamlined all operations within the company in order to maximize training and results. Successfully directed, supervised, trained, and mentored over 130 Marines and Sailors during pre-deployment training for combat operations, consistently meeting all critical deadlines. Effectively led, managed, and trained the Company Level Intelligence Cell (CLIC) through multiple company and battalion level training exercises gathering and assessing critical information, analyzing and examining multiple intelligence products, and producing and distributing numerous aides to assist in disrupting enemy ability to influence local populace. Inspected, inventoried, and maintained accountability of over $200M USD worth of vehicles, weapons, optics, and serialized equipment that surpassed comprehensive inspection requirements.

Served as principle operations and security advisor to both senior military leadership and foreign security and government officials in all matters pertaining to operational planning, development, and execution. Directly coordinated with numerous foreign security and government officials to identify critical weaknesses in force protection and gaps in security coverage, and was key in the development of short-term and long-term solutions to improve the security posture of the ANSF across 90 kilometers of battle-space. Effectively advised, assisted and supervised ANSF operations personnel in the conduct of intelligence gathering and operational planning and execution through two battalion level named operations, six ANSF undercover operations, and 92 partnered patrols resulting in the capture of multiple enemy personnel and confiscation of weapons, gear, equipment, and other illegal paraphernalia. Assessed, trained, advised, and assisted Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) to develop ANSF capable of self-sustained, independent operations, and to transfer knowledge, skills, and attitudes, and build institutional capacity. Planned, coordinated, and directed the tactical employment of subordinate units in order to increase force protection and to assess and report ANSF security procedures. Evaluated intelligence, estimated the operational situation, and formulated, coordinated, and executed appropriate plans for offensive operations. Successfully directed, assisted, and supervised the development and execution of a progressive ANSF training program for 63 untrained ANSF that improved their proficiency, professionalism, and knowledge ahead of schedule.

Responsible for the training, supervision, professional development, morale, and discipline of a platoon of Marines. Responsible for the accountability, serviceability, and maintenance of four LAV-25s, all associated SL-3 equipment, weapons, optics, and additional equipment worth over four million. Acted as Company Executive Officer for a seven-day battalion Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation Exercise coordinating company movement and link-up, coordinating vehicle maintenance at the company and battalion level, collecting, analyzing, and reporting intel gained from Company Level Intelligence Cell Marines, coordinated fires for platoon attacks and company screen-line, and ensured positive gear accountability during all operations.

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