Compliance Auditor

• Mar 2023 - Present

IT Project Manager @ Wayne County Airport Authority

• Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

Assigned responsibility to manage Cybersecurity vendors to complete and submit a Cybersecurity self-assessment to the Transportation Security Administration by October 2022. Coordinated assessment reviews with stakeholder organizations: Human Resource, Communications, System and Network engineering, Systems security and Airport Security. Conducted reviews with respective stakeholders based on the NIST 800-53 rev5 Cybersecurity Framework. RESULTS • Completed Cybersecurity self-assessment of 17 Security controls as defined by NIST 800-53 • Utilizing the Cyber Security Evaluation Tool provided by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to capture assessment responses from the stakeholders • Submitted Cybersecurity completed self-assessment to TSA Show less

Program Specialist @ Ford Motor Company

• Mar 2021 - Jul 2022

Requested by a Ford manger to apply for the position of Program Analyst to prepare for a compliance audit of UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) Regulation 156 SUMS (Software Update Management System.) Collaborated with Over the Air (OTA) teams: Software Engineering, Safety Engineering, Software Deployment teams to communicate the OTA specifications under Regulation 156. Conducted preliminary gap analysis with the respective teams and managed the effort to address identified gaps. RESULTS • Engaged Subject Matter Experts (SME) from each OTA team. • Collaborated with each SME to define which specifications were in scope for them. • Iteratively defined how a respective specification is met. • Collected evidence: process documentation, test artifacts to demonstrate compliance. Show less

IT Project Manager for IT Security Tools

• Jan 2017 - May 2020

I had a working relationship with the development manager of the IT security tools team. My manager thought it would be good for us to work together since IT security tools is very complex and the needs of the enterprise security team change rapidly. Enhanced and implemented security solutions for enterprise information security and risk management. Managed projects to deploy Open Text Encase, F-Response, Elastic ELK Stack and Exabeam. Led projects to transition ArcSight SIEM tool for divestiture to PSA group and to deploy data loss prevention (DLP) tool for newly created GM Defense Subsidiary.RESULTS:• Established a collaborative execution model with Insider Threat Management and Cyber Defense stakeholders by implementing the use of Kanban boards. These boards were used to track the implementation of various IT security solutions requested by the stakeholders. The implementations required collaboration with Network Engineering to integrate with proxies and establish firewall rules.• Implemented a Code Signing solution for any custom developed Java or .net code packages. The solution involved collaboration with Software Engineering and Security Architecture.• Collaborated cross-functionally on IT security tool deployment to the GM Defense Subsidiary. Show less

IT Project Manager for Global Product Development

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

I was tapped by my manager to head up this program to implement a business continuity solution that automated failover of the applications to secondary sites using VMWare Site Recovery Manager (SRM).RESULTS:• Automated failover of eight license servers impacting 200 server licenses.• Managed master schedule for migration of the license server working closely with software license holder on extensive testing.• Authored and documented first-ever failover playbooks for each license. Show less

IT Project Manager Software Engineering and Management

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

Description: In the twelve months I was project manager, I led six projects including enterprise software engineering portal enhancements, GIT Proof of Concept, Open Source Scanning and Dependency Management System, Executive and Operational Level Reporting, Platform Build Automation and Automating the GM Private Cloud using IceScrum, ALM or TFS to manage requirements and conduct Scrum ceremonies.RESULTS:• Took over role as business analyst for each project.• Led adoption of Scrum framework to manage requirements and track project teams’ progress. Show less

Process Coach for IT Project Management

• Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

I enjoyed this position because I was able to mentor multiple IT teams on best practices for adopting the Scrum framework for project management. I taught internally developed Scrum classes for the company’s new in-house system development methodology, GM eNABLE.RESULTS:• Taught internally developed Scrum classes for company’s new in-house system development methodology, “GM eNABLE” and “GM eNABLE Requirements Management.”• Collaborated with GM eNABLE team on integrating and leveraging feedback from project teams. Show less

Process Engineer for IT Project Management Office

• Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

This was an exciting challenge to lead. The company was moving all system development in-house from outsourcing it for years. I led the team developing and implementing the new system development methodology called GM eNABLE.RESULTS• Cross-functionally developed an Enterprise Systems Development framework that allows all projects teams to develop and deploy a solution. • Developed training material to guide projects teams through phases in the framework.

Onstar Advisor

• Mar 2011 - May 2011

I was handpicked by my boss for this role because of my adaptability and ability to assimilate new knowledge quickly and make an impact. It was an emergency assignment to deal with technical challenges associated with the global advisor application’s launch.

IT Project Manager for Global Vehicle Design

• Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

I managed the proof of concept (POC) to evaluate and improve the performance and access time for Documentum Media Work Space (MWS) users by using regional caching servers. I also managed a five-month JAD session with EMC and subject matter experts from the design center to develop commercially available, simple to use image viewing application for confidential 2D image reviews.RESULTS• Implemented deployment requirements for COTS application, Documentum Media Work Space (MWS) to design center personnel in four global locations.• After successful proof of concept, regional servers were deployed to the North Hollywood, GM Europe, GM Latin America, GM Asia-Pacific design studios.• Simplified the 2D Design review process by implementing the newly created MWS tool. Show less

ISTR Coordinator for GM Bankruptcy

• Feb 2009 - Sep 2009

I was selected by GPD director for this role leading the service request process in support of the company’s bankruptcy. I temporarily left the Global Vehicle Design Project to accommodate the request. The goal was to maintain each request’s momentum and facilitate quick resolution as the company divested from systems as part of its restructuring. RESULTS:• Contributed to company’s ability to complete bankruptcy in five months.• I scaled down the service request process to basic steps using Agile Show less

IT Project Manager for Global Product Development

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

This was a very complicated project that included managing the migration of competitive parts to an enterprise part reuse system for the company’s worldwide teardown teams to manage vehicle and subsystem information from vehicle teardowns.RESULTS:• Enabled Design Engineers by the providing additional part designs.• Received award from CIO for commitment to team in global process improvement.