Director, Application Security

• Jul 2021 - Present

Develop and implement a variety of cybersecurity programs for clients, including creating short and long-term strategic goals, ensure execution and reporting of those activities, and championing those initiatives within the customer organizations. Collaborate with internal and external cloud teams to provide consulting and best-practice recommendations for a wide array of cloud-based products and services. Develop and implement a variety of cybersecurity programs for clients, including creating short and long-term strategic goals, ensure execution and reporting of those activities, and championing those initiatives within the customer organizations. Collaborate with internal and external cloud teams to provide consulting and best-practice recommendations for a wide array of cloud-based products and services.

Adjunct Faculty - IT

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

Chief Information Security Officer

• Apr 2018 - Jul 2021

Led the commission Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, and Privacy programs including all functions for Security Engineering/Architecture, Security Operations Center (SOC), Threat Analysis, Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Continuous Monitoring, Compliance and Audit Management, and Security Training. -Led program updates and procurement for security tool suite to include Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). -Designed an implementation of new proprietary programs for insider threat enabling Insider Threat Officers to automatically detect and search on anomalous activity. -Led the team to become one of the first to fully implement a successful Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program in federal government. Show less

Senior Manager - Cybersecurity Practice

• May 2016 - Apr 2018

Led development and maintenance of cybersecurity program, including policies and procedures for large government contracts. -Directed total system / software architecture and design ensuring security of all IT assets in accordance with organizational policy and industry best practices. -Implemented SOC training plan, reduced nonbillable times for new hires 50%, and created individual development plans for staff. Led successful 3-year ISO 27001 recertification audit and pre-audit activities including control testing, policy review, artifact preparation, and conducted auditor interviews. -Deployed cybersecurity tools in multiple phases of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Achieved 100% on-time completions for all SOC deployments. Show less

Adjunct Faculty - Cybersecurity

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

Chief Information Officer

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

Oversee the strategic growth and direction of both the IT and Marketing departments. Responsible for creating and implementing enhanced IT initiatives and infrastructure as well as the development of marketing and public relations plans. -Launched first mobile banking application for company and updated website, contact forms, and surveys. Implemented automatic notification system and a virtual strongbox service. Established secure and customer Wi-Fi networks across all branches. Responded to robbery overseeing crisis management and security. -Saved $30K annually by transitioning help desk ticketing service to easy-to-use internal process. Improved employee satisfaction by 25% and increased member retention rate 10% within first 5 months. Show less

Adjunct Faculty - Information Technology

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

Senior IT Security Specialist

• May 2014 - Aug 2015

Led overall security operations for the TSA’s network infrastructure. Analyzed and executed all customer requests related to e-mail, network, endpoint, and internet security. Performed risk assessments and completed documentation required for enterprise RFCs. Modified SOPs to ensure maximum workflow efficiency. -Saved 50+ hours per month by automating multiple daily processes including website blocks, e-mail filter requests, security system health checks, and more. -Represented Security Operations for organizational audits, ensuring all required regulations and standards were met. Show less

IT Business Analyst

• May 2011 - May 2014

Direct and develop key business requirements and IT strategies for technical projects. Primary business analyst for all Haynesville Production Unit operations and liaison between business and technical teams for organizational transition initiatives. Manage local technicians during key projects and assign work and responsibilities accordingly. -Lead internal investigations for Haynesville Production Unit, resulted in zero area write-ups on enterprise-wide IT audit. -Instrumental in the success of key transitional projects including a datacenter consolidation (50 physical and virtual servers migrated), regional asset tagging program (2K+ devices), and migrating to a new operations facility with 100+ personnel. -Designed and communicated training presentations for safety and office operations for 300+ regional users. Show less

Senior Systems Consultant

• Jun 2010 - May 2011

Provided project updates and information to senior leadership and project managers to ensure IT strategies aligned with overall objectives. Acted as technical advisor for Global Strike Command Headquarters and assisted in the development of IT strategies, acquisitions, and requirements. Conducted weekly status meetings with high-ranking leaders to discuss budget, IT project advancements, and overall performance. − Installed and configured six application servers for web-based CRM/TMT application: SQL 2008, SSRS, Microsoft CRM, SharePoint 2007, Cluster/NLB, SAN, and Switches. − Developed and implemented disaster recovery plan, hardware redundancy, and database backup procedures. − Improved internal functions and proficiency by automating several frequently accomplished tasks through the development of custom administration tool. − Conducted formal one-on-one and in-office executive and directorate training for 1.2K+ users. Show less

Network Administrator

• Feb 2008 - Apr 2010

Maintained 40+ servers including Server 2003/2008, Active Directory, DNS, IIS, SQL, WSUS. Oversaw Active Directory with 400+ users, and acted as senior database administrator for 5 SQL 2008 servers and 20 critical databases. − Saved $300K annually by implementing web-based sign in software for 15 remote kiosks. − Trained 130+ employees on Outlook Web Access for company email system. Maintained 40+ servers including Server 2003/2008, Active Directory, DNS, IIS, SQL, WSUS. Oversaw Active Directory with 400+ users, and acted as senior database administrator for 5 SQL 2008 servers and 20 critical databases. − Saved $300K annually by implementing web-based sign in software for 15 remote kiosks. − Trained 130+ employees on Outlook Web Access for company email system.

Fuels Resource Manager

• Apr 2003 - Dec 2007

Spearheaded cross-functional communication efforts and IT functions for second largest USAF fuels account. Collaborated with all levels of leadership. Honorably discharged at Staff Sergeant (E-5) rank. − Designed and executed five web applications (SQL, ASP) to track personnel training requirements. − Created 10 UIs in VBA Excel, resulting in 100% reporting accuracy for squadron level documentation. − Instructed 100+ personnel in 15 beginner and intermediate Office 2007 classes. Spearheaded cross-functional communication efforts and IT functions for second largest USAF fuels account. Collaborated with all levels of leadership. Honorably discharged at Staff Sergeant (E-5) rank. − Designed and executed five web applications (SQL, ASP) to track personnel training requirements. − Created 10 UIs in VBA Excel, resulting in 100% reporting accuracy for squadron level documentation. − Instructed 100+ personnel in 15 beginner and intermediate Office 2007 classes.

Junior Developer/Network Administrator

• Jan 2000 - Mar 2003

Developed and implemented custom software for small to medium-sized businesses (ASP, SQL, VB6). Maintained 20+ commercial networks with Cisco switches/routers, Active Directory, DNS, IIS. Developed and implemented custom software for small to medium-sized businesses (ASP, SQL, VB6). Maintained 20+ commercial networks with Cisco switches/routers, Active Directory, DNS, IIS.