Manager Security

James P. Kaiser

**** ***** ****** *****, ******, TX 76513

254-***-**** (home), 361-***-**** (cell), ********@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a management or consulting position where I can effectively

utilize my expertise in information technology and/or information security.

Technical Expertise

Extensive experience in the enhancement of business processes through the

implementation and management of information technology, including the

following environments:

Operating Systems - Windows 2000/XP, OS/400, Linux, Unix

Network Operating Systems - Windows Server 2003, Novell

NetWare 5.1, 3.X

Network Infrastructure - Routers, LAN Switches (Cisco, Dell,

Alcatel)

Professional Experience

First State Bank Central Texas

Temple, Texas.

Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, May 2007 to March 2010.

As a member of the senior management team, participated in strategic and

operational governance processes and developed an IT strategic plan. Led IT

planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing

initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment and management of

current and new systems. Established departmental goals, budgets,

objectives and operating procedures. Identified opportunities for

appropriate and cost-effective investment in IT systems and resources,

including staffing and procurement. Evaluated and communicated risk

associated with the IT systems, recommending and implementing appropriate

internal controls as needed. Managed projects to implement numerous

technology improvements, including a wide area network based on MPLS,

internal Exchange email system, server virtualization using VMWare, and an

internal service desk.

Abound Resources, Inc.

Austin, Texas.

Product Manager - Compliance and Infrastructure, October 2006 to May 2007.

As a member of the product management team, participated in the development

of the infrastructure and IT Security resources on the company's

ClickSupport web site. As senior advisor in the risk assessment practice,

managed all aspects of risk assessment engagements for bank clients. Using

the RiskWatch assessment software, completed assessments to evaluate client

financial institution's compliance with FFIEC IT examination and GLBA

requirements.

First Victoria National Bank

Victoria, Texas.

Senior Vice President, Manager of Information Assurance, October 2002 to

October 2006.

Participated as a member of the senior management team in processes

governing the bank's information security strategy. Developed and

communicated security strategy and plans to executive team, staff, partners

and customers. Developed and monitored enforcement of policies, procedures

and associated plans for system security administration and user access

based on best practices. Developed and managed the bank's information

security program and GLBA compliance activities. Worked closely with IT

department on corporate technology acquisition to fully secure information

processing systems, serving as security administrator for the AS/400.

Managed the administration of all computer security systems and their

corresponding software, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems,

encryption and anti-virus software. Developed and controlled the

information security annual operating and capital budgets. Recommended and

implemented changes in security policies and practices in accordance with

legal and regulatory changes. Coordinated the development and testing of

bank-wide business continuity plan, including risk assessment and business

impact analysis. Managed completion of the bank's comprehensive continuity

plan.

Vice President, Technical Services Manager, December 1998 to October 2002.

Managed the facilities and staff providing technical support for the Bank's

AS/400 core systems and PC-based systems and networks, voice/data

communications, and telephone systems. Managed purchasing and maintenance

for PC hardware and software, network infrastructure, and

telecommunications. Coordinated hot-site planning and testing for IT

business continuity plan. Planned and coordinated implementation of a

combined

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Technical Services Help Desk. Developed plan and managed migration from

token ring to switched ethernet network. Managed implementation of Internet

email and web access via the enterprise network. Prepared numerous policies

and procedures relative to Internet usage, computer security and

departmental operations. Initiated project to implement Lotus Notes R5 as

corporate messaging and Intranet platform. Managed project to implement

centrally managed computer anti-virus solution. Prepared capital and

expense budgets.

Victoria Advocate Publishing Company

Victoria, Texas.

Information Systems Manager, March 1997 to December 1998.

Directed activities of Information Systems staff responsible for support

and enhancement of all corporate systems. Conducted a systems review to

document the current state of systems and propose needed changes. Audited

the software inventory to determine the existence of licensing violations.

Initiated and managed a project to redesign and consolidate the LANs

serving different departments within the enterprise. Managed development of

incident reporting and quality control systems, and implemented a Help

Desk. Managed project to implement MS Exchange as corporate email system.

Worked with user community to develop RFPs for new Editorial, Classified

and Business systems. Developed relationships with vendors to supply

hardware and software. Developed capital and expense budgets for fiscal

years '98 and '99.

Central Computers, Inc.

Victoria, Texas.

LAN Administrator, End User Technical Support Manager, March 1990 to March

1997.

Managed staff of 5 employees responsible for administration, support and

enhancement of corporate

network and database. Consulted with user community on all new

client/server applications. Planned and installed network server resources,

including implementation of client/server database management system.

Planned and managed installation of branch delivery network of 42 locations

including routers, servers and intelligent hubs. Developed and tested

configurations for routers, servers and client PCs. Implemented SNMP

network management system. Designed and coordinated installation of campus-

wide wiring plant, including fiber optic backbone. Implemented host

connections using both LAN and remote SDLC connections. Researched and

implemented electronic software distribution, software metering and anti-

virus utilities. Developed and tested disaster recovery procedures for both

the branch Internetwork and for production applications on the headquarters

network. Prepared departmental Standards and Procedures manual. Developed

staffing model for LAN support team.

End User Support Representative, April 1988 to March 1990.

Installed hardware and software for both Servers and Workstations. Using

Oracle SQL*Forms and Rbase, developed and maintained several database

applications. Conducted software evaluations including beta tests for

several DOS, Windows and OS/2 applications. Consulted with department heads

regarding hardware and software requirements and prepared recommendations.

Provided software support for a variety of productivity applications,

including Lotus 1-2-3, WordPerfect, MS Excel, MS Word, Rbase, dBase and

many special-purpose applications.

Certification

CISSP, in progress.

Training

RiskWatch for Financial Institutions, October 2006

NetIQ Security Solutions for iSeries (formerly PentaSafe), June 2003

Security Essentials Workshop, SANS Institute, March 2003

Implementing a Lotus Domino R5 Infrastructure, March 2001

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices, May 2000

As/400 Security Workshop, March 1999

Education

University of Houston.

Houston, Texas.

Bachelor of Business Administration with Finance major. Graduated Cum

Laude, December 1987.

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