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    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Risk Management Strategist
      • May 2022 - 1 year 8 months

      Rick serves as the firms Risk Management Strategist within the Incident Response & Data Breach and Data Privacy Compliance practice groups. He has over 30 years of experience in enterprise technology and security solutions. Rick's career has spanned from local and state government to Fortune 500 companies, and General Electric. His international experience includes health care companies as well as working directly with the Secretary of Health in Brazil implementing supply chain and compliance… Show more Rick serves as the firms Risk Management Strategist within the Incident Response & Data Breach and Data Privacy Compliance practice groups. He has over 30 years of experience in enterprise technology and security solutions. Rick's career has spanned from local and state government to Fortune 500 companies, and General Electric. His international experience includes health care companies as well as working directly with the Secretary of Health in Brazil implementing supply chain and compliance systems. Rick served as a principal investigator at GE Research receiving patents in wireless technologies and location-based services. Additionally, he served as the CISO for New York State as well as for various commercial enterprises. Rick is a professor of Supply Chain and Cyber Security programs at Albany Law School. He holds a Master Black Belt in Six Sigma and Security certifications in CEH, CISSP, and CHFI. ​ ​EDUCATION State University of New York at Albany, Master of Science (M.S.) - Communications & Technology State University College at Oswego, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Education & Psychology ​ PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS​ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHIFI) Master Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma ​​ Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Disclaimer. Show less

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • President
      • Jan 2021 - 3 years

      Saratoga Springs Global Cybersecurity Solutions, LLC is keeping an eye on your information security. Our roots derive from the pillars of commerce and business, which gives us significant experience in government, risk management, and corporate and small business development. We believe that the key to an excellent Cybersecurity program is the management of risk, whether you are a small or large business, government, or private sector entity. Risk management is a measurable method to examine the most… Show more Global Cybersecurity Solutions, LLC is keeping an eye on your information security. Our roots derive from the pillars of commerce and business, which gives us significant experience in government, risk management, and corporate and small business development. We believe that the key to an excellent Cybersecurity program is the management of risk, whether you are a small or large business, government, or private sector entity. Risk management is a measurable method to examine the most cost-effective risk management strategies to lower your risk profile and provide planning for ongoing remediation and prevention. We follow NIST 800-30 and other industry-standard processes to ensure your organization is using the latest processes in identifying and remediating Cybersecurity risk. Using our customized tools, we use a structured approach including: Whether you are a small or large business, we will design the process to protect your investment, reduce your cyber risk, and ensure continued success. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Sep 2017 - 6 years 4 months

      Lead courses in cybersecurity and supply chain management

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Information Security Officer (RET
      • Nov 2017 - Sep 2023

      Ballston Spa, NY Information Security Analyst - Medicaid/Integrated Eligibility System

    • Chief Information Security Officer (RET)
      • Nov 2015 - Dec 2017

      Albany, New York Area Provide advice and guidance on all issues involving information governance, security and compliance risks and work with programs across the agency to facilitate the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of OTDA policies. Keep OTDA data in compliance and keep the data secure and confidential in accordance with agency obligations. Work closely with all stakeholders, including leadership, NYS ITS (ITS) and the local Social Service Districts (SSDs), to identify, mitigate, manage… Show more Provide advice and guidance on all issues involving information governance, security and compliance risks and work with programs across the agency to facilitate the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of OTDA policies. Keep OTDA data in compliance and keep the data secure and confidential in accordance with agency obligations. Work closely with all stakeholders, including leadership, NYS ITS (ITS) and the local Social Service Districts (SSDs), to identify, mitigate, manage and monitor information governance, security and compliance risks and obligations involving the privacy, confidentiality, compliance, security and electronic discovery needs applicable to data the Agency collects, uses, receives, exchanges or otherwise stores or handles. Coordinate incident management process with State Information Services ; Lead compliance obligations with the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service. Show less

    • Australia
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Manager Information Technology
      • 2014 - 2015

      Albany, New York Area Provide Technology direction and support of 2000 person call center Lead cooperative effort between Corporate IT and Project IT Provides ongoing supervision to 30 IT Professionals Responsible for identifying and resolving issues, problems and concerns Develop resources to meet schedules and goals for NY STATE Project Recommend changes to policies and establishes procedures for IT processes Interact with multiple levels of external and internal customers, including NY… Show more Provide Technology direction and support of 2000 person call center Lead cooperative effort between Corporate IT and Project IT Provides ongoing supervision to 30 IT Professionals Responsible for identifying and resolving issues, problems and concerns Develop resources to meet schedules and goals for NY STATE Project Recommend changes to policies and establishes procedures for IT processes Interact with multiple levels of external and internal customers, including NY STATE Provide analytical tools for process improvement Ensure the confidentiality and security of all corporate and Private information Show less

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Information Officer
      • 2007 - 2014

      Schenectady, NY Lead and manage technology team for 300 million dollar government organization Responsible for hardware deployment, help desk, telecommunications, and repair for 1500 computers Manage networks for 14 buildings and 1200 employees Implement new technologies and policies for cost reductions and improved service Develop internet strategies for improving customer service and government operations Work closely with State agencies on improving processes and client and customer… Show more Lead and manage technology team for 300 million dollar government organization Responsible for hardware deployment, help desk, telecommunications, and repair for 1500 computers Manage networks for 14 buildings and 1200 employees Implement new technologies and policies for cost reductions and improved service Develop internet strategies for improving customer service and government operations Work closely with State agencies on improving processes and client and customer access CIO/OFT Task-force Co-chair for enterprise architectures Board Member NYS IT Directors Association and NYS Records Management Association Implement and support safety and law enforcement programs for federal and state organizations Improve programs and policies for NY State Chief Information Office Security and HIPAA Officer for Schenectady County Records Management Officer for Schenectady County Show less

    • Global Manager Health Care Product Management
      • 2004 - 2007

      Adelaide, Australia, Brasilia, Brazil Design business solutions for healthcare and process businesses • Develop and deploy large scale enterprise systems • Design web based systems for commerce and distribution • Design and implemented enterprise systems for health care supply chain • Manage global projects and people • Implement EMR and Practice Management systems in healthcare organizations • Design architecture and implement hosting site for ON-DEMAND Practice Management software • Implement hand held… Show more Design business solutions for healthcare and process businesses • Develop and deploy large scale enterprise systems • Design web based systems for commerce and distribution • Design and implemented enterprise systems for health care supply chain • Manage global projects and people • Implement EMR and Practice Management systems in healthcare organizations • Design architecture and implement hosting site for ON-DEMAND Practice Management software • Implement hand held computers with Practice Management and EMR software Show less

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Director, Information Solutions
      • 2002 - 2004

      Saratoga Springs, NY • Develop and implement business solutions for billion dollar business • Develop and deploy large scale enterprise systems • Implement hand held applications for mobile work force • Design web based systems for commerce and distribution • Design and implemented wireless voice selection enterprise systems for supply chain

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Wireless / Process Solutions Provider
      • 2000 - 2002

      Niskayuna, NY GE MASTER BLACK BELT-SIX SIGMA • Implement new wireless and database technologies for supply chain and tracking solutions • Implement strategies for ASP models for financial and engineering solutions • Design new technologies for GE businesses • Develop system integration strategies for ASPs with sales, financial and marketing tools • Work with major ERP systems for XML integration with supply chain models • Six Sigma expert for process modeling and statistical metrics

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Operations & Technology
      • 1999 - 2000

      Troy, NY • Develop and implement financial measurements, procedures and policies for large research center • Design and implement e-commerce Internet solutions • Implement strategies for online communications and collaboration • Direct national testing program in energy efficiency • Negotiate technical and financial components of federal and state grants • Design web based computer solutions for research and development applications

    • Brazil
    • Engineering Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Various Position
      • 1984 - 1998

      Schenectady, NY • Provide direction and information strategies for 1 billion dollar business • Set project priorities and schedules for global projects and initiatives • Implement information systems strategies worldwide for GE Power Systems • Develop plans and processes for Electronic Commerce • Coordinate and champion emerging technologies in Internet usage and worldwide connectivity • Provide innovative solutions for Local Area Network and Wide Area Network environments • Provide GE Power… Show more • Provide direction and information strategies for 1 billion dollar business • Set project priorities and schedules for global projects and initiatives • Implement information systems strategies worldwide for GE Power Systems • Develop plans and processes for Electronic Commerce • Coordinate and champion emerging technologies in Internet usage and worldwide connectivity • Provide innovative solutions for Local Area Network and Wide Area Network environments • Provide GE Power Systems customer service in the area of telecommunications, computers, and network services Show less

Education

  • University at Albany, SUNY
    Master’s Degree, Education/ Technology

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