Gary C.

Security Sales Consultant at COFENSE
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Tom Beggan

In his role at Brocade, Gary always impressed me with his professionalism and his natural instinct for anything and everything customer-oriented. Gary is a tremendous team player, always thinking of ways to improve business and increase the effectiveness of everyone around him. I hope to work with gary again in the future.

Douglas Yablonski

I had the pleasure of working with Gary for a few years at Brocade. He is a hard working Engineer dedicated to providing the best possible service to his customers. I would highly encourage anyone who has the chance to work with Gary to take advantage of his skills.

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Credentials

  • Planning an AWS Solution
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Ethical Hacking: Scanning Networks
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Blockchain Basics
    LinkedIn
    May, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems - Cybersecurity Risk
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    Apr, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Operational Security (OPSEC) for Control Systems
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    Apr, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems - Mapping IT Defense -In-Depth Security Solutions
    U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    Oct, 2015
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • COFENSE
    • United States
    • Computer and Network Security
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Security Sales Consultant
      • Dec 2019 - Present

      Proactively helping Enterprise customers detect, respond and stop Phishing threats by leveraging intelligence, user education, examining suspected emails and implementing counter measures with YARA rules and API’s. Proactively helping Enterprise customers detect, respond and stop Phishing threats by leveraging intelligence, user education, examining suspected emails and implementing counter measures with YARA rules and API’s.

  • ActiveDefense.AI
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • Founder
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      Consulting with IT executives to solve complex networking and security challenges by leveraging industry experience and knowledge to provide my clients with customized solutions that exceed their business requirements. Consulting with IT executives to solve complex networking and security challenges by leveraging industry experience and knowledge to provide my clients with customized solutions that exceed their business requirements.

  • Forcepoint
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Consulting Solutions Engineer
      • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

      Working with customers to architect security and networking solutions that integrate into their existing environment through the use of in-depth industry solutions, technical knowledge, executive level presentation and product demonstrations. Working with customers to architect security and networking solutions that integrate into their existing environment through the use of in-depth industry solutions, technical knowledge, executive level presentation and product demonstrations.

  • Security Solutions (Stealth mode)
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Security Executive
      • Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

      Helping IT executives use Security as a Business Advantage. Using industry experience and knowledge, I provide my customers with a tailored view of the existing market, best of breed technologies and more, while aligning and leveraging their existing strategy. Helping IT executives use Security as a Business Advantage. Using industry experience and knowledge, I provide my customers with a tailored view of the existing market, best of breed technologies and more, while aligning and leveraging their existing strategy.

  • Illusive
    • United States
    • Computer and Network Security
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Account Manager - Security Sales
      • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

      Empowering C-Level executives to challenge the biggest cyber threat facing organizations today – targeted attacks. We take advantage of the attackers’ vulnerabilities. And, when attackers breach your network we make sure they step into a world where the data is unreliable. Our mission is simple, and it is the foundation of everything we do...to make life hard for cyber attackers, and easy for you. Empowering C-Level executives to challenge the biggest cyber threat facing organizations today – targeted attacks. We take advantage of the attackers’ vulnerabilities. And, when attackers breach your network we make sure they step into a world where the data is unreliable. Our mission is simple, and it is the foundation of everything we do...to make life hard for cyber attackers, and easy for you.

  • AlgoSec
    • United States
    • Computer and Network Security
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Security Sales
      • Apr 2014 - Jun 2015

      Working with customers to deliver an automated and application-centric solution for managing complex policies across firewalls and related security infrastructure to improve both security and business agility and help to close gaps between security, network and application teams. Working with customers to deliver an automated and application-centric solution for managing complex policies across firewalls and related security infrastructure to improve both security and business agility and help to close gaps between security, network and application teams.

  • SonicWall
    • United States
    • Computer and Network Security
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Security Account Executive
      • Aug 2012 - 2014

      Consulted with various fortune 100 and Enterprise customers to deliver creative solutions that reduce cost, Risk and network complexity while increasing their Security posture and performance by using “Best of Breed” Next Generation Security technology. Consulted with various fortune 100 and Enterprise customers to deliver creative solutions that reduce cost, Risk and network complexity while increasing their Security posture and performance by using “Best of Breed” Next Generation Security technology.

  • Brocade
    • United States
    • Computer Networking Products
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Channel Sales Manager
      • Nov 2010 - Aug 2012

      Responsible for the recruitment, development and execution of the Channel Partner Program to drive sales revenue, customer satisfaction and growth for the New York and New Jersey markets. Created and managed executive relationships, direction, performance, capabilities and success of the Channel.

    • Solutions Architect
      • Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

      Consulted with Channel Partners and customers to architect Next Generation Data Centers and Campus networks that consolidates and simplifies their existing networks while enabling Virtualization mobility (Vmotion) across the network with out using Spanning Tree.

  • Crossbeam Systems
    • Systems Engineer
      • 2010 - Aug 2010

      Consulted with customers to help reduce their Capital and Operational expenditures by using Crossbeam’s Virtualization and Consolidation solutions that enables customers to architect Next Generation 40 Gigabit Data Centers that scales to 150 Gigabit while using industries best of breed applications (IBM, Checkpoint, Imperva, Sourcefire, Websense, Trend). Consulted with customers to help reduce their Capital and Operational expenditures by using Crossbeam’s Virtualization and Consolidation solutions that enables customers to architect Next Generation 40 Gigabit Data Centers that scales to 150 Gigabit while using industries best of breed applications (IBM, Checkpoint, Imperva, Sourcefire, Websense, Trend).

  • Blue Coat Systems acquired by Symantec
    • United States
    • Computer and Network Security
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Sr. Systems Engineer
      • Nov 2008 - Jan 2010

      Engaged in consultative interactions with clients and channel partners across the Tri-state region, focusing on the creation and implementation of Layer 7 Application-aware networks. Leveraged Visibility, Acceleration, and Security technology to empower customers, enabling them to maximize the value of their current network infrastructure investments. Engaged in consultative interactions with clients and channel partners across the Tri-state region, focusing on the creation and implementation of Layer 7 Application-aware networks. Leveraged Visibility, Acceleration, and Security technology to empower customers, enabling them to maximize the value of their current network infrastructure investments.

  • Cisco
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager, Systems Engineer - Service Providers
      • Sep 2005 - Nov 2008

      Supervised a geographically dispersed team of engineers operating across the continental United States, concurrently coordinating with teams across Europe to ensure comprehensive support for the Verizon Business account on a global scale. Provided guidance and consultation to Channel Partners in order to grasp, synchronize, and propel market trends. Skillfully and optimally allocated engineering resources to propel business objectives, including trainings and demonstration capabilities, thus enhancing sales enablement. Show less

    • Channel Sales Engineer
      • Sep 2003 - Aug 2005

      Responsibility for orchestrating the design, execution, and delivery of tailored systems and solutions for my Channel partners. My strategic methodology integrates technical expertise with a keen understanding of partner objectives, resulting in integrated systems that precisely align with their unique needs. Through close collaboration, I facilitate seamless communication among partners and across diverse sectors, fostering synergy between hardware, software, and various components. This role demands a meticulous evaluation of system functionality, preemptive identification of potential obstacles, and the development of innovative interventions to optimize performance. By navigating the entire system lifecycle — spanning design, development, testing, and continuous enhancements — I've assumed a pivotal role in crafting streamlined, trustworthy, and scalable solutions that adeptly address the dynamic requirements of industries and organizations within our partner network. Show less

    • Sr. Systems Engineer
      • Aug 1999 - Aug 2003

      I was accountable for the design, implementation, and provision of support to clients in the development of intricate systems and solutions. My approach merges technical acumen with strategic insight to craft cohesive systems that align with specific requirements and goals. I collaborate closely with clients and collaborate across diverse domains, facilitating seamless correspondence between hardware, software, and various components. This role entails a thorough assessment of system functionality, proactive identification of potential challenges, and the formulation of inventive remedies to enhance performance. By encompassing the complete system lifecycle, encompassing design, development, testing, and ongoing improvements, I have played a pivotal role in establishing streamlined, dependable, and scalable solutions that cater to the ever-evolving demands of industries and organizations. Show less

  • Marine Corps Recruiting
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Data Communications Chief
      • 1989 - 2003

      Led and managed multiple teams of Marines during combat operations to design, install, operate and maintain mobile military networks in support of global network operations. Utilized commercial LAN/WAN, Server and encryption technologies to provide voice, email and web services to support thousands of remote users. Collaborated and led Marines through a difficult environment to maintain morale, mission readiness and success. Led and managed multiple teams of Marines during combat operations to design, install, operate and maintain mobile military networks in support of global network operations. Utilized commercial LAN/WAN, Server and encryption technologies to provide voice, email and web services to support thousands of remote users. Collaborated and led Marines through a difficult environment to maintain morale, mission readiness and success.

  • USA Networks
    • United Kingdom
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Network Engineer
      • Oct 1998 - Sep 1999

      As the Sr. Network Engeer at USA Network I was responsible for all aspects of network design, security, VOIP integration and the deployment of all network based technologies. As the Sr. Network Engeer at USA Network I was responsible for all aspects of network design, security, VOIP integration and the deployment of all network based technologies.

  • TD
    • Canada
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Network Engineer
      • Jan 1994 - Sep 1998

      As the lead Network Engineer I was responsible for the installation of all the local New York and New Jersey Network infrastructure, leased lines, building of several New Jersey locations. As the lead Network Engineer I was responsible for the installation of all the local New York and New Jersey Network infrastructure, leased lines, building of several New Jersey locations.

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