Michael T. Collins
Stanhope, NJ 07874
Home Phone: 973-***-****
e-mail: ****@**************.***
Summary:
For the past 4 years I have worked with The Walt Disney Company's
Enterprise IT Strategy Group. Prior to that, I worked for ABC TV Network in
New York. I have had a well rounded 30 year IT career starting with
mainframe computing and following the technology wave to the present. I am
an experienced technician and most of my recent experience has been in the
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery and Security Compliance areas. I have
passed the CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) exam, working
on certification. I have performed the roll of Project Manager throughout
my career. I can manage multiple projects while achieving strategic goals.
I have worked very closely with many audit teams over the years to identify
and remediate gaps and ensure compliance with policy.
2006 - 2009 The Walt Disney Company, 77 West 66th Street, New York, NY
10023
Senior Business Continuity Specialist
Managed a comprehensive nationwide Business Continuity Program for Disney
Worldwide Services as part of a newly formed Enterprise IT Business
Continuity Strategy Group based in Orlando and led development of new
Disaster Recovery Plans with various business units including Walt Disney
Parks and Resorts, Disney Consumer Products, Disney Studios, and ABC TV
Network.
. Passed exam for CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional)
certification.
. Reviewed BIAs (Business Impact Analysis) for all business units.
. Coordinated all DR planning and exercise activities between business
units and suppliers.
. Coordinated all DR exercises for critical applications across several
business segments.
. Increased the number of mature DR Plans by 30% last year.
. Managed the master calendar for all DR exercises, ensuring timely
preparation cycle and availability of resources.
. Reviewed all DR exercise plans to ensure appropriate objectives that
would foster continuous improvement.
. Produced exercise results documents, updated plans to mitigate gaps, and
produced reports
. Produced a DR readiness scorecard for senior management.
. Served as focal point for Management Audit reviews of DR plans and
exercise results.
. Appointed to the Disney North East Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in
NY to act as liaison to the Disney Enterprise IT EOC in LA.
2005 - 2006 The Walt Disney Company, 77 West 66th Street, New York, NY
10023
Senior Security Specialist
Joined a newly formed Enterprise IT Security Strategy Group based in
Glendale, CA to standardize IT Policy throughout the Company's many
independent IT organizations.
. Updated Disney's IT Security Policy and Standards, to include COBIT, ISO
17799, PCI, Safe Harbor, SAS70, PII and SOX requirements.
. Recommended and implemented compliance strategies and reviewed security
exception requests.
. Managed Disney's IT Security Awareness program.
. Implemented an Enterprise System Log collection program (ArcSight).
1995 - 2005 ABC TV Network (a Disney Company), 77 West 66th Street,
New York, NY 10023
Senior Security Analyst
Developed and managed a comprehensive Data Security Program. Drafted and
introduced policies to the organization, including an ABC TV Network IT
Security Policy, Internet Use Policy, Computer Usage Policy, Anti-Virus
Policy and a Remote Access Policy.
. Acted as a liaison between management and internal/external auditors to
ensure compliance with policies.
. Spearheaded the first ABC TV Network Business Continuity Planning project
that raised awareness and responsibilities in departments throughout the
organization.
. Implemented and managed Internet blocking software, providing activity
reports to management, HR and Legal, increasing productivity throughout
the organization.
. Performed administrative tasks on multiple Windows Domains, Active
Directory, Proxy server, AT&T remote access, and CISCO VPN. Used
scripting to streamline deletion of client accounts and user data, and to
report on last login and expired accounts.
. Created scripts to audit and report on server policies and audit settings
on all ABC TV Network servers and collect all security event logs.
. Coordinated an ABC TV Network Security Awareness Program.
. Collaborated with Client Services group with workstation based security
issues.
. Managed Symantec Anti-Virus Corporate Edition for the ABC TV Network
business unit and addressed virus issues.
1978 - 1995 Held various positions in ABC TV Network IS/Data Center
Operations including Shift Supervisor.
Military Service:
US Army Reserves - 351st Psychological Operations Company, Bronx, NY
Served 8 years as an Intelligence Analyst; rank of Staff
Sergeant, Top Secret Clearance
US Army - 2/33 Field Artillery, 1st Infantry Division.
Served 3 years as cannon crewman and forward observer, rank of
Specialist 4
Education:
Diploma Program in Computer Programming - New York University, New York, NY
H.S. Graduate - Cardinal Hayes H.S., Bronx, NY
Additional Training/Skills:
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) MS Project, MS
Outlook, MS Access, Sharepoint, HTML coding, CGI, PERL, Paint Shop Pro,
LDRPS, Kane Security Analyst, Somersoft, ArcSight, SurfControl, Visio,
Hyena, AGNS, Two-factor Authentication, Intrusion Detection, Proximity
Cards
Business Continuity Planning BCP501 - DRII
ArcSight Certified Security Analyst - ArcSight, Inc.
Security and Disaster Recovery for LANs and Wans - Center for Advanced
Professional Development
Organizing and Developing a Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan - AT&T
Business Recovery Group
Audit and Security of Client/Server Architectures - MIS Training Institute
Inter-Networking with Microsoft TCP/IP - Microsoft/CGI Systems Inc.
Secure Web Access Using Microsoft Proxy Server - Microsoft/New Horizons
Computer Learning Center
ANS Interlock Firewall Administration - ANS/America Online
Netscape Proxy Server/Unix - Netscape/Access
Solaris System Administration Essentials - Sun Microsystems/Access
Supporting SMS Server - Microsoft/CGI Systems Inc.
Intranet Technologies Tools and Strategies
Intranet Security Connectivity and Management
Perl Programming - Sun Microsystems
Managing Windows NT Advanced Server - Microsoft Education Services
Supporting Windows NT - Microsoft Education Services
Advanced PC Troubleshooting - Essential Seminars Inc.
LAN Security - Skill Dynamics/IBM
PC Security - Skill Dynamics/IBM
Novell Advanced System Administration - Novell/Track On
Rexx Programming I and II - IBM