Experience

North Texas ISSA

• United States
• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member/Deputy-At-Large

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Dallas, Texas, United States About ISSA The primary goal of the Information Systems Security Association, Inc. (ISSA) is to promote management practices that will ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of organizational information resources. Information systems security is an increasingly critical aspect of information systems design and maintenance. Many organizations do not have dedicated information systems and network security personnel they have generalists many of whom are not familiar with… Show more About ISSA The primary goal of the Information Systems Security Association, Inc. (ISSA) is to promote management practices that will ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of organizational information resources. Information systems security is an increasingly critical aspect of information systems design and maintenance. Many organizations do not have dedicated information systems and network security personnel they have generalists many of whom are not familiar with information security practices. The ISSA is dedicated to providing resources to such people and organizations, as well as to generally raising the level of security and data privacy consciousness among information systems personnel in all organizations. To achieve this goal, members of the Association must reflect the highest standards of ethical conduct and technical competence. Therefore, ISSA has an established Code of Ethics and requires it's observance as a pre-requisite and continuation of membership and affiliation with the Information Systems Security Association. For a copy of the Code of Ethics go to the ISSA web site. About the North Texas Chapter The Dallas/Fort Worth area has many large corporations, government organizations, and educational institutions. Our membership comes from the network and information systems professionals of these organizations and institutions, as well as vendors of security products. We seek to provide our members with access to information and resources to assist their employers in securing critical information resources. Our monthly luncheon meetings, newsletters, and other resources are available to members and non-members alike to assist in educating security practitioners of all types. Show less



ConsultNet

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Cyber Security Talent Strategist

  • May 2021 - Jun 2023

  United States Since 1996, ConsultNet has empowered technology performance by providing startups, mid-size companies and large enterprises across North America with superior tech talent and solutions needed to innovate, compete and go farther. With business in 45 states, ConsultNet serves multiple industries including: finance, manufacturing, healthcare, digital media, advertising and the federal sector. Our staffing services are comprised of network/applications security engineers, SOC analysts/managers, pen… Show more Since 1996, ConsultNet has empowered technology performance by providing startups, mid-size companies and large enterprises across North America with superior tech talent and solutions needed to innovate, compete and go farther. With business in 45 states, ConsultNet serves multiple industries including: finance, manufacturing, healthcare, digital media, advertising and the federal sector. Our staffing services are comprised of network/applications security engineers, SOC analysts/managers, pen testers, digital forensics, IR engineers, GRC managers, solution architects and security managers/directors to ISSO/CISO roles) www.consultnet.com www.techbridgeit.com www.saltclick.com www.cnomnimedia.com Show less



Goliath Cyber Security Group

• United States
• Computer and Network Security
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Talent Strategy

  • Jan 2021 - Apr 2021

  Fairview, Texas, United States Goliath Solutions Group is an IT and Cyber Security services organization created to provide cost effective Strategic and Technical consulting services to global clients. Goliath Solutions Group consists of subject matter experts from virtually every sector, we have a proven track record of success in understanding, reducing and mitigating risk. Our mission is to provide Targeted and Impactful IT Security Services and Solutions. Understanding customer budget constraints, we work with our… Show more Goliath Solutions Group is an IT and Cyber Security services organization created to provide cost effective Strategic and Technical consulting services to global clients. Goliath Solutions Group consists of subject matter experts from virtually every sector, we have a proven track record of success in understanding, reducing and mitigating risk. Our mission is to provide Targeted and Impactful IT Security Services and Solutions. Understanding customer budget constraints, we work with our customers to implement industry leading technologies or services while ensuring your return of investment. The teams at Goliath Solutions Group ensure that your security solutions are implemented at peak efficiency, identifying network and application vulnerabilities, providing remediation recommendations, and helping organizations design strong security programs with enforceable policies Goliath Cyber Security Services; Industrial Control System Protection Managed Firewalls Managed SIEM Penetration Testing Risk Assessments Maturity Assessments Policy and Procedures Social Engineering Network Engineering Security Engineering Forensics / Incident response / Remediation Application Development & Testing Web Application Assessment Threat Analyst and Modeling Firewall Rule and Log Review Virtual CISO/CIO/CTO

• Cyber Security Sales Advisor

  • Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  Fairview, Texas, United States

• Cyber Security Recruiter

  • Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  Fairview, TX



Catapult Solutions Group

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. IT Recruiter

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2019

  Plano, TX Lead generation focus on “closest to the dollar” requisitions and enhancing the technical worklife of quality candidates on a contract, contract-hire-perm, and direct hire basis. Focus on App Dev & Infrastructure with an emphasis on Data Visualization, and SecOps DevOps/SecOps - IT security and operations teams that integrates tools, processes, and technology – with a background in Linux/Unix Administration - Experience with automation/configuration management using either… Show more Lead generation focus on “closest to the dollar” requisitions and enhancing the technical worklife of quality candidates on a contract, contract-hire-perm, and direct hire basis. Focus on App Dev & Infrastructure with an emphasis on Data Visualization, and SecOps DevOps/SecOps - IT security and operations teams that integrates tools, processes, and technology – with a background in Linux/Unix Administration - Experience with automation/configuration management using either Puppet, Chef – with containerization in Kubernetes/Docker Cybersecurity roles varying from Incident Response, Threat Detection, Risk & Assessment, IT Auditing, as well as penetration testing with DR/BCP implementations Data Analytics in manipulation, validation, to reporting and visualization assessing with a different data tools to provide graphs, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets. App Dev – Full stack environment on both .Net and/or Java environments working with front-end technologies in a number of different libraries – Angular, React, Node, Vue – middle tier – Web/Rest APIs to backend databases MongoDB, MySQL, SQL Show less



The Lucas Group

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior IT Recruiter - relocated to Atlanta

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Greater Atlanta Area Specialties: Platinum Level Consultants for Cloud, ERP, BI & Big Data Projects, focused in the Business Intelligence (BI) or Business Analytics space. Security (App Dev & Infrastructure based), as well as Internet of Things (IoT)



Robert Half

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior IT Recruiter/Lead IT Recruiter/Recruiting Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Oct 2016

  Dallas, TX • Awarded Million Dollar Milestone, generating revenue of $567K in 2015 ($1.1M in whole) • Focused on Software Development, Project Management, and Infrastructure (most in Microsoft technologies) from junior-senior-to-Architect level positions working 20+ jobs at a given time. • Led a team of 3-4 recruiters. • Conducted flow of work to cover job requisitions deemed to be qualified. • Coordinated job orders to assist sales with jobs “closest to the dollar”. • Improved processes… Show more • Awarded Million Dollar Milestone, generating revenue of $567K in 2015 ($1.1M in whole) • Focused on Software Development, Project Management, and Infrastructure (most in Microsoft technologies) from junior-senior-to-Architect level positions working 20+ jobs at a given time. • Led a team of 3-4 recruiters. • Conducted flow of work to cover job requisitions deemed to be qualified. • Coordinated job orders to assist sales with jobs “closest to the dollar”. • Improved processes to keep bandwidth on quality jobs, thinking “out of the box” for strategic approaches. • High level knowledge using the following to source both passive and active talent: social media, Boolean searches, job boards. • Involved in a number of networking groups, locally and via the internet. • Able to close jobs considered “most difficult”. TJ's focus is working with Software Engineers (front-end focus middle-tier focus, to full stack), .Net & Java, Project Managers/Business Analyst, SQL Developers (Business Intelligence Devs/Datawarehouse/ETL focus), as well as Network Security Engineers. Show less



The InSource Group (now Talent Groups)

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Recruiter

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  Dallas, TX • Recruiting for clients and remain competitive in this ever changing marketplace. Always in the hunt for the best IT professionals from mid to architect level positions. • Place IT professionals in Contract, Contract to Hire, Project Staffing and Direct Hire roles. Experienced in Software development lifecycle and infrastructure support and have extensive experience in full life cycle recruiting in the areas of Application Development and Integration Services, Project Management and… Show more • Recruiting for clients and remain competitive in this ever changing marketplace. Always in the hunt for the best IT professionals from mid to architect level positions. • Place IT professionals in Contract, Contract to Hire, Project Staffing and Direct Hire roles. Experienced in Software development lifecycle and infrastructure support and have extensive experience in full life cycle recruiting in the areas of Application Development and Integration Services, Project Management and Business Analysis, Web-based development, Software Quality Assurance and Testing, Network/System Administration, Business Intelligence and Data Management. • Maintain close relationships with my consultants and candidates and make sure they are successfully advancing in their career. Show less



Rose International

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• IT Recruiter / Resource Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2010

  St. Louis, MO/Dallas, TX Resource Manager (1/2010 - 7/2010) - relocated to Dallas, Texas • Work directly with clients in the Texas region of our company. Working through a Vendor Management System (VMS) with clients, supporting job openings by posting job requisitions to recruiters as soon as opportunities come out in hopes of having a qualified candidate in a timely fashion. • Created and coordinated monthly forums with recruiters & managers (nationwide & New Delhi, India) to discuss day to day activities and… Show more Resource Manager (1/2010 - 7/2010) - relocated to Dallas, Texas • Work directly with clients in the Texas region of our company. Working through a Vendor Management System (VMS) with clients, supporting job openings by posting job requisitions to recruiters as soon as opportunities come out in hopes of having a qualified candidate in a timely fashion. • Created and coordinated monthly forums with recruiters & managers (nationwide & New Delhi, India) to discuss day to day activities and search methods to maintain constant coverage over organizational regions. IT Recruiter (4/2008 - 1/2010) - St. Louis, MO • Staff/Scout for top of the line talent in the IT industry. • Sourced to research and find qualified candidates for open positions with clients we are in contract with. • Pre-screen/pre-close candidates to ensure skills sets are matched for open opportunities by taking candidates through a preliminary process, making sure all aspects of the candidate qualify them for the given opportunity. • Prequalify job seekers (over-the-phone). Negotiate salaries whether it’s on a W2, 1099, C2C, TN/H1 Visa, etc., assisting managers with the Most Placeable Candidate. • Consult to build rapport for referrals on top of enhancing their technical skills by providing a better opportunity. • Keep in constant contact as to maintain healthy relationships. Maintains multiple job openings with 25% of job requisitions on a right to hire basis. Show less



Manning Search Group

• Senior Project Coordinator

  • Aug 2007 - Mar 2008

  St. Peters, MO MSG Search Consultants have experience in healthcare/ medical, medical equipment manufacturer sales, architect/construction, capital equipment, banking/financial services, logistics/transportation management, and pharmaceutical/biotech. Manning Search Group focuses on middle and executive level management search assignments. • Assisted healthcare search consultants with research and consulting with candidates in the Ambulatory Surgery Industry for middle, senior, and executive level… Show more MSG Search Consultants have experience in healthcare/ medical, medical equipment manufacturer sales, architect/construction, capital equipment, banking/financial services, logistics/transportation management, and pharmaceutical/biotech. Manning Search Group focuses on middle and executive level management search assignments. • Assisted healthcare search consultants with research and consulting with candidates in the Ambulatory Surgery Industry for middle, senior, and executive level positions. • Created detailed search strategies to find passive-qualified candidates. • Developed business by making marketing calls to offer services of the search firm by marketing a placeable candidate. Client companies work on a contingent and retained basis ideally sourcing for passive candidates to permanent opportunities. • Thoroughly screen candidates as to consider a qualifying person for such position(s). Show less



High Tech Institute

• Student Recruiter

  • Feb 2006 - Jul 2007

  Maryland Heights, MO • Sold degree and certificate programs to prospective students interested in the healthcare field. • Duties include recruiting to achieve budgeted enrollment goals for each term and conversion goals for each stage of the recruitment process by converting individual inquiries into enrollments. Compensation was based on performance. Increased by salary by 25% in 12 months.