IT and Cybersecurity Engineer / Manager

• Aug 2018 - Present

- Overall management and responsibility of IT/Security department reporting directly to CEO - Implement and maintain all facets of IT including cyber security, architecture and support - Implement security measures and systems around all parts of hybrid cloud systems - Threat Intelligence, Security Analysis, and Incident Response to all security events - IAM/PIM/2FA, Content Filtering, Firewall, IPS, EDR, Remote Support, Vulnerability Scanning, Automated Patching, Email setup/support, Email Filtering, Security Awareness Training and Phish testing, VoIP, DNS, Dmarc/Dkim/SPF, SIEM, Password Management - Servant Heart Award (2019) and Unsung Hero Award (2022)

Senior Analyst, Information Security

• Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

Independent Market Trader

• Nov 2015 - Aug 2018

Took the opportunity to pursue a personal goal of learning and day trading the markets. Highly analytical. Took the opportunity to pursue a personal goal of learning and day trading the markets. Highly analytical.

Senior Security Analyst

• May 2015 - Dec 2015

- Perform vulnerability assessments to identify potential threats to information assets and infrastructure - Review hardware, software and network technologies for potential vulnerabilities - Work closely with IT teams and business departments to review risk assessments - Assist with coordination and administration of disaster recovery and contingency plans to assure security - Assist with internal auditing of departments (GRC) - Deploy and administer certificates - Perform vulnerability assessments to identify potential threats to information assets and infrastructure - Review hardware, software and network technologies for potential vulnerabilities - Work closely with IT teams and business departments to review risk assessments - Assist with coordination and administration of disaster recovery and contingency plans to assure security - Assist with internal auditing of departments (GRC) - Deploy and administer certificates

Director of IT / IT Manager

• Sep 2001 - Jul 2014

- Responsible for all aspects of Information Technology including security, compliance, staffing, infrastructure, user and application support. - Overall management and responsibility of Information Technology department reporting directly to CFO - Primary reference for all security aspects and implementations for the company including PGP, IPSEC, Firewall UTM Proxy, AV, certificates, disaster recovery, policies and documentation - Management of five people in Development, Systems, Help Desk, Operations Reporting and Polling - Oversaw development of web-based portal system including automated reporting and online applications - Managed evaluation and rollout of new POS register system for 84 stores including connectivity, PC and apps - Certified for PCI-DSS security standards across HQ and stores

Network Administrator / IT Manager

• Jul 2000 - Aug 2001

- Administration of multiple site AD domain & WAN (CRG and Bojangles Corp). - Administration includes NT Servers, SQL 7.0, Exchange 5.5, Cisco Routers and IP structures. - Upon arrival, setup Enterprise Firewall security, network monitoring with 24x7 paging notification, performance monitoring, enterprise Anti-Virus system, disaster recovery plan and RADIUS system. - Migration to native Active Directory, Exchange 2000 / 2007 and VMWare based virtual systems. - Responsible for security management focusing on firewall policies and intrusion detection. - Implemented, maintained Cisco Firewall solution, stateful packet inspection and moved to UTM. - Provide overall network admin including Testing, Install, Maintenance, Performance and Backup/Recovery.

Network Support Engineer

• Jul 1999 - Jul 2000

- Supported the roll-out of Windows 2000 in Networking group. - Provided support for Setup and Networking teams from 2/2000 (initial release) thru 7/2000. - In depth knowledge through support for all Windows 2000 networking areas: TCP/IP, DNS, NLB, RRAS (VPN, NAT), WINS, DHCP, Proxy, Netmon, Browsing. - High Customer Focus: all customer surveys rated as Very Satisfied. - Supported the roll-out of Windows 2000 in Networking group. - Provided support for Setup and Networking teams from 2/2000 (initial release) thru 7/2000. - In depth knowledge through support for all Windows 2000 networking areas: TCP/IP, DNS, NLB, RRAS (VPN, NAT), WINS, DHCP, Proxy, Netmon, Browsing. - High Customer Focus: all customer surveys rated as Very Satisfied.

Senior Consultant / Project Manager

• Aug 1997 - Jul 1999

- Project management on migrations at clients sites including First Union and Solectron. - Strategic planning for direction of corporate Infrastructure practice. - Management of junior level consultants through evaluations and mentor program. - Initial business assessment of client environment leading into design of project goals, layout and timeline. - Selection/Placement/Management of personnel for available client projects – Managed onsite and remote. - Project management on migrations at clients sites including First Union and Solectron. - Strategic planning for direction of corporate Infrastructure practice. - Management of junior level consultants through evaluations and mentor program. - Initial business assessment of client environment leading into design of project goals, layout and timeline. - Selection/Placement/Management of personnel for available client projects – Managed onsite and remote.

Technical Specialist II

• Dec 1994 - Aug 1997

Server and user support. Implementation of 17 site wide area network. Management of Novell Netware servers. Server and user support. Implementation of 17 site wide area network. Management of Novell Netware servers.

System Administrator

• Jan 1991 - Dec 1994

- Served as 19D Cavalry Scout - Information Systems Security Office for S3 Operations 93-94 - Honorably discharged as Sergeant E-5 in 1994 to pursue IT career in private sector - Graduated on Commandant’s List from Primary Leadership Development Course - Distinguished Honor Graduate from Advanced Individual Training - Graduated #1 in "Excellence In Cavalry" Program - Served as 19D Cavalry Scout - Information Systems Security Office for S3 Operations 93-94 - Honorably discharged as Sergeant E-5 in 1994 to pursue IT career in private sector - Graduated on Commandant’s List from Primary Leadership Development Course - Distinguished Honor Graduate from Advanced Individual Training - Graduated #1 in "Excellence In Cavalry" Program