Experience

SOURCE POINT MSP

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

• Information Security Evangelist

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  With a strong desire to leverage my multi-faceted skill set, I am keen on transitioning into a true Information Security Evangelist. My conviction stems from my understanding that today's threat intelligence isn't just about selling a security program; it's about crafting solutions. I am passionate about helping people protect themselves from cyber threats. With my background in security, management, and technology, I am uniquely positioned to not only understand the needs of clients but also translate those needs into actionable and secure solutions. Show less



CNA Insurance

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Security Engineering and Planning

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2023

  Accomplishments • Implemented and configured a centralized reporting platform that generated on-demand reports, metrics, and KPIs for the Executive team. • Pioneered Security Engineering project lifecycle program that enabled seamless design and security capability refresh. Responsibilities • Partnered with key stakeholders to ensure that all strategic initiatives incorporated relevant security measures and compliance requirements. • Managed a cross functional team of engineers that supported the organization's strategic projects by recommending and implementing security best practices. • Liaison with IT vendor partners and business stakeholders to foster productive and mutually beneficial relationships. Show less



TransUnion

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Security Engineer at Transunion

  • Oct 2015 - Aug 2018

  Accomplishments • Ascertained that security requirements were utilized correctly by business users by implementing internal security training programs. • Managed a team of Security Analysts and Engineers by providing mentorship, training, and performance evaluations. Responsibilities • Ensured that only compliant applications had network access by implementing an assessment monitoring tool. • Established a new compliance requirement process with vendors to ensure all applications meet current security requirements. • Enhanced the overall user experience on the company website by partnering with the Sales and Marketing teams to provide user experience information for visitors. Show less



Guggenheim Partners

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr Security Engineer

  • Feb 2013 - Oct 2015

  Accomplishments • Implemented new network monitoring capabilities to ensure scalability based on an increased loads in traffic. • Developed and implemented direct network connections for specific vendors to ensure the highest levels of security and compliance. Responsibilities • Established a security testing lab for new technical solutions that provided visibility of security and compliance standards before deployment to production. • Collaborated with key security vendors to implement a new network security infrastructure to support business processes. • Worked closely with Development and Infrastructure teams to design security solutions for both software and hardware projects. Show less



Walgreens

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Firewall Architect

  • Dec 2009 - Feb 2013

  Accomplishments • Centralized legacy administrative capabilities to boost operational efficiency. • Implemented a new RFP process to incorporate security and compliance regulations for new software and hardware procurement. Responsibilities • Coordinated with Business Owners and Architectural teams to create and discuss universal security process. • Partnered with strategic project teams to review and update business requirements to ensure the optimal firewall configurations and placements. Show less