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Lilburn, GeorgiaEMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLELINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLETechnology and Cybersecurity DirectorIn-depth expertise in Information Technology, networking, security strategies, and team leadership.Senior-level professional services leader with experience driving results for companies from Fortune 50 to Fortune 2000 clients across a wide range of industries, including enterprise, commercial, financial, manufacturing, medical, utilities, and government sectors. Adept at effectively leading teams, programs, and collaboration to drive demand for technology solutions and grow revenues. Big-picture strategic planner and thinker with wide-ranging experience leading security, network, cloud, SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, wireless, microwave, cellular, data center design, and voice/data implementations.Highlights of ExpertiseStrategic System/Network Planning & Road MapsComprehensive Project ManagementVendor Management & Contract NegotiationsContinuous Process ImprovementsP&L Leadership & Budget ManagementSystematic Cost ReductionsCybersecurity & Data ProtectionProfessional Services GrowthDigital & Business TransformationsRisk Mitigation & ManagementIT Governance & Due DiligenceCross-Functional Team LeadershipCareer ExperienceCandidate's Name , LLC, Atlanta, GeorgiaGuide and coach business clients regarding global security architecture, global network design, datacenter design, and customer enterprise solutions; work with clients such as Verizon, NCR, NodeCom, Pivot Technology Solutions, and more.TECHNOLOGY & CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT / CIO (2016 to Present)Create and build technology infrastructures, control systems, security, and AI/automation solutions through strategic assessment, planning, and implementation. Manage large-scale data migrations, development of road maps/readiness plans, and restructuring of professional services. Excel at integrating systems in addition to driving cost-effective solutions as a project manager and team leader.Successfully secured large-scale data across Teradata, DB2, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL for a Hadoop structured and unstructured consolidation of data plus used IBM Watson/IBM Cloud Pak for Data (IPC4D) (Verizon Wireless).Effectively secured the big data to a new Hadoop environment plus other existing database environments utilizing IBM Guardium, TwistLock, IAM, PAM, and many other security products (Verizon Wireless).Completed a date center readiness plan or Next Generation Data Center Design Project for NodeCom, including a readiness plan for the new testing and development of the Quantum Computing, plus the United States Veterans Administration data backup site.Guided the conversion of a server-based application for resort/hotel customers with kiosks for checking in and out, and client special services to secure SaaS-based Azure global cloud for over 4,500 server-based customers.Drove Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) certification for Ariane SaaS platform.GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC., Atlanta, GeorgiaPromoted to a position in charge of security programs as a key strategic program leader, planner, technical expert in security solutions and vendor management.DIRECTOR, GLOBAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE (2015 to 2016)Managed the design and implementation of security programs, including installation of Splunk/SIEM/IAM/PAM/Carbon Black to improve overall data visibility and safety. Drove program goals and major projects, collaborated with senior leadership, and managed cross-functional and technical teams globally, including outsourcing partners like IBM, Accenture, and PWC.Captured over $6.8M in savings through the selection of Global Payments technology, best practices, and negotiations with vendors.DIRECTOR, NETWORK SERVICES & SECURITY ENGINEERING WORLDWIDE (2013 to 2015)Managed network security and engineering strategies for global systems as a key senior leader and collaborator with cross-functional and widely dispersed teams. Drove selection and planning of methods and tools for global firewall security, regional networking equipment, internet/telecommunication/VoIP/conferencing or telepresence solutions, PCI 2.0/3x changes, SIEM, and data center equipment.Championed over $17.8M in savings in 28 months through comprehensive budget overhaul, expense reduction, and vendor/agreement renegotiations.Candidate's Name , LLC, Atlanta, GeorgiaConsulted for client, Dispersive Technologies, provider of ultra-secure virtual networking for government and enterprise.TECHNOLOGY/CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT (2013)Facilitated development of highly secured cloud SaaS service and software used by the federal government, carriers, and enterprise/commercial customers, with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA 1) certification.Raised $28M in investment funding by developing go-to-market data plan and building product demonstration process.PROSYS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, Norcross, GeorgiaSpecially recruited to establish and manage an HP networking and vendor neutral security practice as a strategic leader and security expert.HP NETWORKING & SECURITY PRACTICE MANAGER (2011 to 2013)Led strategic planning and implementation of best practices, methods, programs, and tools in support of networking and security operations. Oversaw talent acquisition and training, program development, and major project management.Successfully closed a $1M+ deal in 45 days through strategic negotiations and relationship building.Recruited and trained a high-functioning team of senior networking engineers in support of organizational goals.Created and managed a Network Operations Center (NOC) leveraging SevOne for all levels of support across Cisco and other networking, security, and software products, as well as voice, video, and call center communications.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCESENIOR LEAD TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT OMNICOM GROUP, INC., Alpharetta, GADIRECTOR, NETWORK AND SECURITY SERVICES, NORTH AMERICA SOFTCHOICE, Norcross, GeorgiaINTERIM CTO, SR. DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY RUSSELL CORPORATION, Atlanta, GACHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER MARIETTA STREET PARTNERS (Digital Realty Trust Inc.), Atlanta, GeorgiaDIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISE NETWORKING & SECURITY GROUP E^DELTACOM (QTS), Suwanee, GeorgiaEducation, Technical Skills, PublicationsComputer Technology and Accounting, DeVry Technical School (3.5-year program), Atlanta, GAComputer Technology, DeKalb Community College, Atlanta, GACertification, Technical Sales Foundations for IBM QRadar for Cloud (QRoC) V1TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIESSaaS, IaaS, IoT, MS SQL, C++, Java, MS SQL, Node APIs, .NET, ASP.NET, Oracle ERP, MS Axapta/Dynamics AX, NISST, PAM, IAM, AI, Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, COTS, ISO27001, SIEM, PCI 3.x, HIPAA, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud & Hybrid Clouds.PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONSThe 2013/2014/2015/2016 Cyber Attack & Business Continuity Simulation, TAG Atlanta EventThis Old WAN, Training Video for University of Colorado, BoulderWANS: Advanced Engineering, Networld Conference PresenterFrame Relay in an IBM Environment, Data Communication ManagementMoving from Mainframes to Minicomputers to Local Area Networks, Business Communications Review |
