Responsible for developing and implementing a security and governance strategy to support the digital enablement initiative for the Data Science and Research informatics program. Develop a framework for roles and responsibilities about research information and data ownership, classification, accountability, and protection. Collaborate closely with CISO office to ensure appropriate alignment in the information security framework.Build and develop a team that will assist in the ongoing management of the cloud infrastructure for Research informatics and Data Science

• Directs internal IT teams in the execution of cybersecurity initiatives, including INFOSEC, in the context of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework related to infrastructure, cloud computing, servers, workstations, applications support and services, and strategic initiatives.• Manages UHealth Cybersecurity’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) program. • Oversees cybersecurity for all research activities associated with The University of Miami Health System, the Miller School of Medicine, and research conducted on the medical campus and affiliated locations.

Business development, program management, proposal writing and technical analysis. Develop requirements, concept of operations, system architectures, and performed testing and evaluation of solutions for technical security systems in the federal government sector.

Technical due diligence. Develop requirements, concept of operations, system architectures, and performed testing and evaluation of solutions for technical security systems. Technical responsibility for Chenega’s Security Technology Integration (STI) lab at the Chantilly HQ which demonstrates solution architectures of subsystems integrated into a customer-defined unified graphical user interface. Customer-focused solutions and the art-of-the-possible demonstrations using virtualization and software-defined network architectures; Master/Satellite server architectures for enterprise-scale solutions. Working with vendors and OEMs of hardware and software solutions, including software development kits (SDKs) for custom interfaces.

Business development, program management, proposal writing and technical analysis. Key personnel and Program Manager. Successful renegotiation of contract improved customer delivery and improved program profitability. Recruited, staffed, trained and led group of engineers, technicians, and technical writers that developed requirements, concept of operations, system architectures, and performed testing and evaluation of solutions for technical security systems deployed worldwide. Significant projects included development of an open-architecture IP CCTV system, redesign of a high security intrusion detection system, and testing and evaluation of multiple technical security systems including access control, access denial, and explosives detection systems. Provided and coordinated subject matter expertise (SME) troubleshooting and technical support for technical security systems deployed worldwide.

Consultant to manufacturing and security industries. Business development, proposal writing, and technical implementation of a capture strategy for technical security solutions. Application of lean and six-sigma concepts to process improvement in the delivery of technical services. Evaluation of RFID-based system used for tracking of personnel in a manufacturing environment. Analysis of test data and testing procedures for body armor systems in the context of contract requirements for a major manufacturer.

Key leadership role in start-up security initiative for a premier global defense, security and aerospace company delivering military products, advanced electronics, security, and information technology solutions. Responsible for technical implementation of capture strategy for pursuits in Public Safety market. Technical support for business development and participated in vendor teaming discussions. Developed technical architectures for public safety applications, including interoperable communications, video surveillance, and first responder training.

Key leadership role in directing the R&D teams that developed new products for the premier provider of law enforcement and security products, delivering many of the world's most recognizable brands in the public safety market. Managed two design groups that developed body armor systems for ballistic, stab, multi-threat, and fragmentation threats in the context of new technical performance requirements. Responsible for conceiving, planning and coordinating R&D programs across technical products within the group. Developed new concepts, designs, and enhancements of existing law enforcement products to improve their performance or reduce cost to manufacture. Vendor management. Evaluated and implemented new materials and fabrication technologies. Acted as Engineering Authority for Products Group

Senior role with nationally recognized engineering consulting firm in Mechanics & Materials practice area. Consulted to the manufacturing, power generation, chemical, transportation, insurance industries and government agencies. The systems involved include medical devices, consumer products, intellectual property, energy generation and distribution, aviation, railroad, automotive components, and personal protective gear.