Chief Technology & Information Security Officer

• Jan 2023 - Present

the Chief Technology Officer & Chief Information Security Officer (CTO/CISO) serves as a visionary leader and key collaborator with St. Mary’s University department leaders, faculty, and with peer IS leaders to deliver reliable, quality, viable, and secure solutions, and services to the university community. Reporting to the Vice President of Information Services (CIO), the CTO/CISO exercises operational oversight of information systems/services and complex projects that are essential to achieve the mission of the University. The CITO/CISO works closely with the CIO and other key Information Services staff to establish a technology vision, strategy, and plan for long term sustainment for the University information resources. The CTO/CISO will focus on maintaining, improving, modernizing, and securing all information resources used by the University. Show less

Chief Information Security Officer

• Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

Executive Director, Infrastructure & Enterprise Systems

• Mar 2017 - Jan 2022

Executive Director, Infrastructure and Enterprise Services provides leadership to the staff supporting the network infrastructure, campus phones, information security and enterprise systems (Banner). The Executive Director oversees a staff of approximately 10 technical professionals including the direct supervision of the Director of Infrastructure and Security, the Director of Enterprise Systems & Services and the Operations Coordinator/Technical Writer. Working closely with the Infrastructure and Enterprise Services staff, the Executive Director is responsible for providing innovative and cost effective solutions, project management, tracking, communication and prioritization as well as setting the strategy and goals for these areas. The Executive Director is a key communicator with other members of the Information Services department as well as a representative to other campus community members. Show less

Director, Infrastructure Technologies & Security

• Feb 2015 - Mar 2017

Senior technology network and infrastructure leadership member on the St. Mary’s University (StMU) Information Technology Services (ITS) team. Responsible for the design, deployment, operation and strategic evolution of the university wide network infrastructure to include policies and services. Develops and maintains a long-term strategy and assigns goals for enhancement and contributes to the inter-relationship of the ITS department. Guides team members in adapting to the changing cultural and operational environment that best serves the university’s teaching, research, service, business and student learning/living needs. Effective working partner to the other members of the leadership team. Show less

1B471 Cyber Operator

• Apr 2007 - Mar 2016

Develop, sustain, and enhance cyberspace capabilities. These capabilities are used to defend national interests from attack and to create effects in cyberspace to achieve national objectives. They act to protect cyberspace systems from adversarial access and attack. They execute command and control (C2) of assigned cyberspace forces and de-conflict cyberspace operations. Develop, sustain, and enhance cyberspace capabilities. These capabilities are used to defend national interests from attack and to create effects in cyberspace to achieve national objectives. They act to protect cyberspace systems from adversarial access and attack. They execute command and control (C2) of assigned cyberspace forces and de-conflict cyberspace operations.

Chief, Communications Element

• Sep 2007 - Feb 2015

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of 59th Medical Wing, ensuring that Telecommunications and Networking complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents 59th Medical Wing with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Manages the base LAN/WAN systems, designs and monitors new complex network systems, configures and installs network hardware/software, and maintains LAN Operations. As a senior IT specialist, performs feasibility studies on complex information systems and conducts in-depth analyses complicated by novel problems. Keeps abreast of emerging technology to predict future network needs. As a senior IT specialist, participates in management discussions, meetings, committees, or special projects. Show less

NCOIC, NETWORK OPERATIONS TELECOMMUNICATIONS

• May 2005 - May 2007

Installs, tests, and maintains data communications infrastructure, systems, and networks. Administers network monitoring system and responds to alarms transmitted from automated notification system. Performs network hardware trouble-shooting. Advises customers on system acceptance and implementation. Conducts tests and verification for requirements section on new Command and Control Communications and Network requests. Monitors LAN performance and provides feedback on network utilization and status. Troubleshoots circuit connections for SIPRNet systems. Administers "trouble ticket" database and documents corrective actions. Provides technical expertise to Base System Administrators and Workgroup Managers. Provides circuit actionfunctions maintaining circuit history folders and coordinates with DISA. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: WHMCControl Center Security Team member and Alternate ADPE custodian. Show less

Standardization and Evaluation Technician

• May 2004 - May 2005

Monitors, processes, and evaluates 60+ enlisted/civilian's network certification progression in accordance with Network Operation Standardization and Evaluation (STAN/EVAL) Program. Develops and implements initial qualification evaluations (IQE), mission qualification evaluations (MQE), and managerial evaluations. Provides quarterly IQE/MQE status reports detailing pass/fail results, positive/negative trends and anticipates problems/issues. Utilizes Core Automated Maintenance System (CAMS) and an in-office database to track all crew position certifications and schedule examinations. Ensures the Network Control Center (NCC) establishes and maintains section training plans. Trains, monitors activities of, and provides guidance to STAN/EVAL representatives. Conducts network surveys & writes technical solutions for network requirements. Show less

Network Infrastructure Technician

• Aug 2002 - Mar 2004

Installs, tests, and maintains data communications infrastructure, systems, and networks. Monitors network performance and provides feedback on network utilization and status. Administers network monitoring system and responds to alarms transmitted from automated notification system. Executes fault isolation and corrective action on the Lackland Defense Information Systems Network. Performs computer hardware and software troubleshooting and maintenance. Advises customers on system acceptance and implementation. Coordinates Command and Control Communications and Network Requirements Documents.' Validatesnew network requirements. Administers trouble ticket database and documents corrective actions. Provides technical network expertise to Base System Administrators and Workgroup Managers. Show less

Network Infrastructure Technician 3C271

• Jun 2001 - Aug 2002

Provides command, control, communications and computer support to USTRANSCOM, AMC andworldwide aerial ports. Performs operation and maintenance of AMC's Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) which controls and defends mission-critical networks to include AMC's consolidated e-mail network environment. Maintains infrastructure wiring for server consolidation. Performs fault isolation and troubleshooting on various network devices and infrastructure cabling to ensure optimum network performance and user connectivity. Monitors and evaluates wide area network circuit performance and provides trend analysis data to ensure optimum circuit availability. Trains personnel on network management procedures and responsibilities. Show less

Systems Controller 3C271 "Tech Control"

• Dec 1999 - Jul 2001

Monitors performance of over 3,000 Defense Information Infrastructure (DII) electronic-communications circuits, supporting HQ AIRNORTH, HQ USAFE, and other Kaiserslautem Military Community agencies. Operates digital and analog test equipment to conduct circuit, system, and equipment checks, as well as daily quality-control checks. Identifies and initiates actions to correct adverse conditions affecting circuit operability. Utilizes six Digital Patch and Access Systems in conjunction with the Transmission Monitoring and Control System to remotely switch and restore subordinate facility equipment and circuits. Coordinates restoral actions with associated facilities. Maintains logs and records and submits required reports. Maintains operational control and provides guidance to 21 subordinate DII stations. Show less