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Cyber Security
Sr. Operations Manager

Profile Summary

Throughout my 30+ year career, I've tackled challenges with passion, creativity, and a relentless drive for mission success.  These qualities have led me to numerous opportunities in the US Army and private sector.  My diverse leadership training and experiences, have increased the operational effectiveness of every organization and group of people that I've had the privilege of serving.  If you'd like to discover more about my journey, continue reading or reach out.

Current Status:
Actively Seeking Next Career Opportunity

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Traditional Education, Life Experience, Military Combat Service & Cyber Punk Youth

BA in Business Administration with Emphasis in Management Science

Completed: 2007

Graduated with Honors, Cum Laude (CSUF)

AS in Computer Information Systems

Completed: 2005

Graduated with Honors

GIAC-GSEC Certified Security Professional

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Completed: 2012

Analyst #: 33293

Many IT Certifications & Training Courses (Life-Long-Learner) 

  • ITILv3 Foundations Certified

  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Certified

    • Server Administrator Win2K8​​​​​

  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Certified​​​

    • Win2K8 Server​

  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

    • Win2K8 Network Infrastructure Configuration​

    • Win2K8 Active Directory Configuration

  • Lots of SANS/DHS training, hands-on labs & boot camps

    • ​InfraGard (FBI) Basic & Advanced Open Source Intelligence Exploitation

    • InfraGard (FBI) Global Espionage & Intelligence Services

    • SANS SEC464 Hacker Guard

    • SANS SEC401 Security Essentials

    • DHS Cyberterrorism Defense Analysis Center Modules

    • DHS Sentinel Cybersecurity Incident Handling and Response (Sentinel CIRT)

  • Many vendor product certifications & advanced training (significant training listed):​

    • McAfee/Trellix​

    • VMWare

    • Microsoft

    • Tenable/Nessus

    • Too many other security vendors & product suites to list

  • Lots of Project Management & Operations Training:

    • Six Sigma | LEAN Process Excellence & Process Improvement​

    • PMP PMBOK

    • Franklin Covey

    • Help Desk Institute

Information Security Industry Awards

2017 InformationWeek IT Excellence Award – First Place IT Excellence in Security (World Vision)

  • International SOC/CSERT Team Lead

  • Award URL

Memberships

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Member Infragard FBI (Los Angeles)

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United States Army Service & Awards

I served in the US Army (Active Duty) for 8 years (1989-1997) in Baumholder Germany, Ft. Sill Oklahoma, Babenhausen Germany, Ft. Lewis Washington, and many other locations for shorter assignments.  I'm a Persian Gulf War combat veteran (Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm). I also served in the California National Guard for 1 year (1998).  I was Honorably Discharged from both branches.

I held the following leadership positions:

  • Fire Direction Control Noncommisioned Officer (FDC NCO)

  • Fire Direction Data Manager (FDDM)

  • Communications Security Custodian (COMSEC)

  • FDC Section Chief

  • Battalion Supply Sergeant

  • Automated Logistics Specialist

  • Platoon Leader

  • Squad Leader

  • Armorer 

  • Radio-Telephone Operator (RTO)

  • Tactical Control Center (TOC) S3 Operations Technician (VFMED/IFSAS/TacFire)

  • S3 & FDC Driver (Heavy Wheeled, Wheeled & Tracked Vehicles)

I received many awards and accolades during military service and combat tours; DD-214 & electronic versions of my service records, medals, awards, commendations & training are available, upon request.​ 

Cyber Punk Youth

As a child of the 70s & 80s, I spent countless hours reading 2600 Magazine & spelunking through BBS' searching for 1337 knowledge & signs of access by other kindred spirits.  Enjoyed hardware hacking, repairing/repurposing discarded telco & computer equipment, war dialing, video game EEPROM re-coding/reverse-engineering, phreaking & modding fueled by Jolt cola and spurred-on by the underground nerd culture.  Read and fell in love with the 80s cyber punk scene and The Hackers' Manifesto.  Always kept things chaotic-good.  Managed to have fun, learn and stay off the radar avoiding any negative repercussions from law enforcement ;-)  It was definitely an amazing time to be alive! 

Experience Highlights

  • Senior Manager of Cyber Security Operations with over 30 years combined IT & INFOSEC experience

  • Proven track record for Continuous Improvement, Culture Transformation & Highly-Effective Operationalization of Security Best-Practices

  • 20+ years of experience developing and implementing security strategies for large enterprises, implementing security frameworks, driving programs, reducing toxic business culture & increasing workflow efficiency  

  • Highly-effective at leading and empowering diverse teams of information security technologists to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and services

Core Competencies

  • Positive Cybersecurity Business Culture Transformation 

  • IT-Centric, Foundational Security Focused Training

  • Endpoint Security

  • Risk Management

  • Vulnerability Assessment

  • Incident Management/Response

  • Mentoring & Team-Building

  • Creating & Managing High-Functioning, Specialized Teams

  • Cross-Functional Policy Working Groups

  • Documentation

  • Security Project Management

  • Product Procurement, Onboarding, Operationalization, Lifecycle, Change, & Obsolescence Management

  • Vendor Relationship Management

  • Workflow, Operational & Process Analysis/Improvement

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