As a seasoned leader in the realm of cybersecurity and strategic management, I have dedicated my career to navigating complex technical landscapes and driving organizational success. With a proven track record of steering prominent industry leaders through challenges and opportunities, I bring a unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise to the table, including CISO-compatible responsibilities and results.Throughout my tenure at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., I have held pivotal roles in defining and executing comprehensive strategies to safeguard the organization's information assets and technology infrastructure. As Senior Director of Information Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), I spearhead the development and implementation of robust cybersecurity strategies aligned with key goals and industry best practices. My leadership ensured compliance with federal, state, and industry-specific cybersecurity regulations while fostering a culture of security awareness globally. My journey in leadership began with roles in network operations, IT services desk management, and procurement and client services. Each step has contributed to my holistic understanding of organizational dynamics and the critical intersection of technology and business strategy.I am deeply committed to giving back to my community. Serving as a board member of The Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation, previous board president for Habitat for Humanity as well as supporting organizations like NWA Dress for Success, I strive to make a meaningful impact beyond the confines of the corporate world.With a Master of Business Administration in Cybersecurity and ongoing professional development, including pursuit of the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification, I am dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.Strategic Leadership & Visionary ManagementBusiness Continuity & Risk ManagementCybersecurity Strategy & OperationsBusiness Recovery & Contingency PlanningStakeholder Management & Board CommunicationProcess Optimization & Cost AnalysisRegulatory Compliance: GDPR, FISMA, NIST, HIPAA, FedRAMP, RMF, GLBA; Zero Trust Methodology; Vulnerability Management; Incident Response; Change & Release Management; Data Loss Prevention; System Administration; Vendor RelationsBusiness Continuity; Systems Migration; Security Architecture Framework; Security Operations Center (SOC); Auditing
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