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Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Codesealer uniquely protects web applications and their API’s by significantly reducing the attack surface, disrupting attackers early in the Kill Chain, and making it nearly impossible to plan and carry out attacks. Codesealer seamlessly deploys with no changes in the application and the client.

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

ONUG is the voice of the large enterprise, and we are the premier platform for Enterprise consumers and IT suppliers to cooperate in building the future digital enterprise. Through peer engagement we remove pain points for use cases that benefit all members.

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

In today’s world, it is a strategic imperative for global enterprise IT to prevent critical outages, enhance network security, and keep up with ever-changing business requirements through increased network agility. As the leader in Intelligent Network Automation, Gluware adds a powerful layer of intelligence to any existing or new enterprise network, with code-free apps that automate and orchestrate mission-critical network tasks at scale. Gluware’s patented Intent-Based technology is automating the networks of the world’s largest and most complex enterprises across a complex tapestry of vendors, technologies, infrastructure and standards, helping to keep them “always on” while reducing the risk of human-induced errors or planning omissions. The Gluware® Application Suite dramatically reduces an organization’s time to value and is deployed in the networks of Global 2000 enterprises including leaders across industries from Pharma to Finance. Learn more at www.gluware.com.

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

At AIQ, our objective is to improve your EBITDA, increase enterprise value, and enhance scalability opportunities to foster company growth. We are your company's best ally, with a historical record of results to prove it. On average, AIQ clients save over 44% on their tech spend through our unique process WITHOUT reducing headcount or resorting to layoffs.

Intelisys offers the most unique and comprehensive hybrid product portfolio of any technology distributor in the channel.

AppDirect is a San Francisco-based B2B subscription commerce platform company that brings together technology providers, advisors, and businesses to simplify how they buy, sell and manage technology. More than 1,000 providers, 10,000 advisors and 5 million subscribers rely on the AppDirect ecosystem of subscription marketplaces to power their innovation, growth, and success.

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Boutique consulting firm providing IT advisory services, including architecture consulting, referral services, software engineering, and fractional executive and mentoring support for early-stage startups.

Kivera enforces your organisation governance and security policies across cloud deployments preventing misconfigurations turning into attack vectors. Kivera’s patented technology provides deep visibility into cloud requests with the flexibility to apply across any deployment tool allowing developers to choose the right tool for the job.

Reduce K8s costs by up to 80%. Ensure workloads SLA. Free engineers from repeated manual configurations. ScaleOps is the industry-first Kubernetes Optimization Platform that automatically adjusts Compute Resources to changes in real-time, streamlining a new Kubernetes experience for engineering teams.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Policy as Code Thought Leader: I have been instrumental in integrating Policy as Code methodologies into complex IT infrastructures, ensuring dynamic and automated security compliance. My approach revolves around developing scalable and maintainable policy frameworks that adapt to changing threats and regulatory demands.• NIST Zero Trust Advocate: Recognizing the criticality of robust security postures, worked initiatives to align with NIST's Zero Trust Architecture, crafting solutions that prioritize data security, minimize breaches, and optimize user trust.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Establishing firm-wide Architecture and Security Risk Assessment Practice: Led the development of a comprehensive risk assessment practice encompassing both infrastructure and applications. This practice systematically evaluates potential security risks, ensuring robust, resilient, and secure architectural designs.• Implementation of a Policy as Code Framework for Firewall Policy Automation and Governance: Demonstrating innovative thinking in cybersecurity, I implemented a 'Policy as Code' framework. This initiative automates and governs firewall policies, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our security infrastructure. This framework not only streamlines the process but also ensures consistent enforcement of security policies, reducing the likelihood of human error and enhancing overall security compliance.• Threat Modeling Center of Excellence

Houston, Texas, United States

As the Infrastructure Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), I held global responsibility for elevating security standards and minimizing vulnerabilities across all facets of infrastructure services. In this pivotal role, my key contributions include:• Strategic Security Leadership: Proactively driving comprehensive security initiatives to safeguard infrastructure services against emerging threats. Implementing cutting-edge security measures and protocols to ensure robust protection of critical IT assets.• Vulnerability Reduction: Diligently identifying and mitigating potential security risks, ensuring a resilient and secure infrastructure environment. Deploying advanced technologies and best practices to prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serving as the primary liaison between global infrastructure teams and key stakeholders in cyber, risk, and various lines of business. Facilitating seamless coordination and communication to align cybersecurity strategies with organizational objectives.• Cybersecurity Advocacy: Championing a culture of cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization. Conducting regular training and drills to enhance the security acumen of team members across departments, fostering a unified approach to risk management.

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Location leader for over 5,400 technologists in Columbus, the largest of 13 technology hubs globally

New York, New York, United States

As a seasoned executive, I have led the global management of voice, data networks, and IP services, overseeing a substantial budget of $700 million and directing a skilled team of over 500 professionals. My key accomplishments include:• Orchestrating successful integration efforts during the mergers of the Bank of New York, Bear Stearns, and Washington Mutual, ensuring seamless transition and operational efficiency.• Strategically in-sourcing services from major providers like IBM, CSC in 2005, and AT&T Solutions in 2002, enhancing control and adaptability of essential services.• Achieving remarkable cost efficiencies by reducing direct expenses by 32%, telecom expenses by 32%, resource costs by 37%, and personnel count by 56%. These measures led to significantly increased capacity and capabilities without compromising service quality.• Generating over $500 million in cumulative productivity gains. This substantial saving facilitated the self-financing of significant investments in cutting-edge network infrastructure, elevating our technological capabilities.• Implementing a Carrier-Class Network Infrastructure that includes a Global MPLS Core Network, a North American Ultra-Long Haul Optical Backbone, and a comprehensive Data Center Backbone.• Enhancing firm-wide security measures by deploying a robust perimeter security infrastructure. This included a consolidated, tiered architecture with advanced containment strategies and formidable DDoS defense capabilities.• Advancing our network security technology with the deployment of next-generation firewalls, perimeter security as a service, and innovative country-based network segmentation.• Undertaking a widespread infrastructure refresh across 5,400 retail branches, standardizing network infrastructure to support VoIP and Wireless LAN, thereby aligning our technology footprint with contemporary business needs and future scalability.

New York, New York, United States

Global responsibility for a comprehensive array of end user technologies, encompassing Desktop Engineering, Remote Computing Infrastructure, File & Print Infrastructure, Enterprise Directories, Groupware & Collaboration, and Regulatory Retention. With a strategic approach, I successfully managed a substantial budget of over $400 million and led a diverse team of 1,600 professionals. My notable accomplishments include:• Skillfully managing the integration of end user technologies during the landmark merger of JPMorgan Chase and Bank One, ensuring a smooth and efficient unification of systems and services.• Implementing strategic process and tool standardizations, merger synergies, and an innovative infrastructure refresh. These efforts, combined with a targeted span of control and a refined resource and location strategy, resulted in a significant 25% reduction in total headcount, optimizing organizational efficiency.• Driving substantial cost savings, achieving over $200 million in productivity savings through meticulous management and strategic initiatives.• Significantly enhancing service levels across the board. This includes a remarkable 80% reduction in Customer Impacts and a more than 60% decrease in overall Customer Outage Duration, demonstrating a strong commitment to service excellence and reliability.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Senior Vice President, Voice, Data, Internet Network Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, and Enterprise Command Center (Infrastructure and Applications)• Network Infrastructure Transformation: Spearheaded a significant three-year, $50 million network infrastructure project, integrating Cisco Systems technology across the enterprise. This key initiative modernized our technology landscape, enhancing efficiency and scalability.• Cost Savings and Financial Stewardship: Demonstrated exceptional financial acumen by renegotiating contracts and implementing expense reduction strategies, resulting in over $13 million in annual cost savings. This achievement showcases my ability to optimize operations while maintaining high performance standards.• Enterprise Architecture Leadership: Played a pivotal role in aligning technology strategies with overarching business objectives. Focused on driving innovation and maintaining architectural agility, I ensured our technology infrastructure could adapt to evolving business demands, thus supporting long-term strategic goals.Senior Vice President, Distributed Systems Engineering (NT, UNIX)• Led engineering teams specializing in distributed systems, with a focus on NT and UNIX platforms. My leadership ensured the delivery of high-performance, reliable systems, reinforcing the backbone of our IT infrastructure.Manager, LAN/Desktop Engineering• Began my professional journey in LAN and desktop engineering, where I developed a deep understanding of IT infrastructure. This role was instrumental in building my technical expertise and forming a solid foundation for my subsequent leadership positions.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Senior Architect/ConsultantSenior Programmer (C, FORTRAN, VAX/Bliss, Assembler, etc.)IBM Systems Programmer (MVS, VM)UNIX Systems ProgrammerVAX/VMS Systems ProgrammerTelecommunications EngineerLAN/Desktop Architect