Sr. Security Engineer

• May 2015 - Present

LEAD SECURITY ENGINEER | SENIOR WEB SYSTEM ENGINEER | CEO

• Jan 2013 - Present

Michael Hixon, Lead Security Engineer ♦ Senior Web Application Security Engineer ♦ Lead Web-system Engineer ♦ Lead Architect ♦ Ethical Hacker ♦ Penetration Tester► As the Leas Security Engineer, leveraging the best enterprise tools in the industry by providing the clients with a unique offering of world class tools to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in their enterprise.► Web Application Vulnerability Scanning using software as a Service Model is the expertise of MICHAEL HIXON.Web Application Professional Services★ We take way some of the largest obstacles to having an enterprise platform such as infrastructure, staffing and the ability to spin up in hours or days vs months.

LEAD SECURITY ENGINEER |SENIOR WEB APPLICATION SECURITY ENGINEER |WEB ARCHITECT

• Apr 2004 - Present

► Effectively oversees the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) web operations including 1,000+ registered hosts, web platform, data centers, and networks. Lead a 10-member development team providing management and guidance in best practices. Create standards and policies and choose technologies, methodologies, and frameworks for this governmental agency; performs penetration testing, Web Applications Security, ISSM for line of business, Operational support for Web Application and sites.Key Accomplishments: ● Serve as Lead Security Engineer for the FAA’s websites including architecture, standards, and best practices. o Created software architecture with flexible and reusable platform for code and content. o Provide hardware, network and platform support to maintain FAA’s state-of-the-art web presence.● Strongly led the migration of several sites and platforms, centralizing hosting while maintaining continuity of operations.● Successfully troubleshot web platform, services, operations, and networking issues.● Carefully implemented Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C) standards where none existed, upgraded an aging platform to J2EE, established a common framework for development, proposed and implemented a code review process, and developed a load testing plan for platforms and application releases.● As the agency’s lead architect, established policies and coding standards for 200+ developers in the agency.● Developed curriculum and taught web standards to FAA developers.

LEAD SECURITY ENGINEER | SENIOR WEB SYTEM ENGINEER

• Nov 2000 - Mar 2004

► As Lead Security Engineer, effectively provided web development and administration for FAA websites for a federal systems integrator providing advanced technical and business solutions in information technology, systems engineering, telecommunications, scientific support, and management consulting. ► Strongly applied general database engineering and design; and utilized ASP to create a web interface to Oracle tables and Verity collections. Key Accomplishments:• Successfully developed and administered websites ensuring the highest level of Internet security.

LEAD SECURITY ENGINEER | SENIOR WEB SYTEM ENGINEER | CONSULTANT

• Oct 1999 - Oct 2000

► Strategically provided Web-based services and solutions to government and commercial clients utilizing a variety of open source solutions including Linux, Apache, PHP, Cold Fusion, MySQL, and Shockwave.Key Accomplishments:• Served as Lead Security Engineer, primary developer, and administrator for a disaster-relief website and lead application developer, web administrator, and database administrator for a mathematics-oriented website.• Designed and integrated databases with websites using and developed Perl scripts to automate website story generation.• Collaborated with high-profile clients including CareerBuilder.com and the Red Cross’s donation site

COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AGENT

• Apr 1997 - Apr 2000

► Proudly produced and edited an intelligence product in HTML for deployment of a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), designed to provide threat assessments and country profile for the MEU’s area of operation. ► Strongly provided human intelligence (HUMINT) and counterintelligence support to Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA); served as a Certified Counterterrorism Instructor. ► Proudly produced and edited an intelligence product in HTML for deployment of a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), designed to provide threat assessments and country profile for the MEU’s area of operation. ► Strongly provided human intelligence (HUMINT) and counterintelligence support to Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA); served as a Certified Counterterrorism Instructor.

RESERVIST

• Apr 1996 - Apr 2000

Counter Intelligence Agent

ACTIVE DUTY

• Apr 1992 - Apr 1996

► Proudly chosen for a detail that involved working security for the US President; and later was deployed overseas on the maiden voyage of the USS Kearsarge.

Programmer

• Mar 1999 - Mar 2000

► Lead Developer/Engineer for disasterrelief.org; and Red Cross online donation ► Lead Developer/Engineer for disasterrelief.org; and Red Cross online donation

LEAD BACKEND DEVELOPER | SENIOR WEB SYTEM ENGINEER |CONSULTANT

• Jan 1999 - Oct 1999

Worked for a global strategy and technology consulting firm with annual revenues of $3.7 billion. ► Strongly performed general database engineering and design, cold fusion development, and Internet security. Key Accomplishments:• Successfully produced content for CLEON project with HTML, Flash, Real Audio, and Real Video.• Participated in an e-commerce startup company as the Chief Technical Officer.• Supported a variety of clients including the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), National Security Administration (NSA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Park Service.

WEB ADMINISTRATOR

• Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

► Effectively managed an Apache Web Server for the U.S. Army’s Counter-narcotics Command and Management System (CNCMS) for a leading provider of innovative technology solutions for mission-critical national security programs with 6,000+ employees world-wide. Produced and edited web pages for CNCMS. Key Accomplishments:• Well designed and implemented enterprise database initiative that integrated databases with web interface utilizing HTML, Cold Fusion, Visual Basic Script, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Interdev, and Active Server Pages.

WEB TECHNICIAN

• May 1996 - Dec 1997

► Thoroughly edited intelligence documents in HTML format in support of the National Drug Intelligence Center for a provider of mid-tier enterprise-IT services for government and commercial clients with 300+ employees. Utilized STILAS to create, receive, circulate, search, and download records to manage and maintain all sensitive library materials. Key Accomplishments:• Effectively pioneered the implementation of an online library of intelligence products from various source agencies.