Matthew Brazil

M.A, Ph.D.

www.linkedin.com/in/matt-brazil-PRCspecialist

San Jose, California, US

Mobile: +1-408-***-****. ac3syx@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

Corporate Security manager and investigator with extensive international experience in threat analysis, strategic security planning, internal and external investigations, outreach and awareness education, supply chain security management, crisis preparedness, physical security and guard force management, host government and diplomatic liaison, and emergency planning. Skilled in protecting intellectual property (IP) in Asia and the US, and in coordinating corporate security and IT security efforts with operations, Communications, Legal and other key functions. Extensive experience in US Export Controls and technology theft investigations in Asia and the US.

Bilingual: English and Chinese Mandarin.

Strong research background on the Chinese Communist Party and its intelligence and technology transfer programs. Certified Protection Professional (CPP), 1998. Proven skills in these areas:

Investigations Security Operations and Education

Code of conduct and fraud

Internal theft, insiders, hackers

Global Security training tailored by country

Coordinated programs with IT Security

Cargo theft and freight security

Risk assessments and travel security

Missing persons and threats

Workplace violence prevention

Intellectual property theft and counterfeits

Export control violations

Site guard operations and technology

Crisis management and event rehearsals

Corporate events and VIP protection

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Madeira Security Consulting, Inc. Current Position

Founder From May 2017

Specialized security consulting. Connection to appropriate and moderately-priced security services

Market entry help for firms seeking business in China

Help with difficulties in China: regulatory, security, and other unexpected issues

Security surveys and risk mitigation

Security training including workplace violence prevention, active shooter response, theft avoidance, international travel safety, and enhanced employee loyalty in difficult overseas areas

Jamestown Foundation Continuing Position

Research Fellow From March 2016

Path-breaking research on Chinese Communist Intelligence

Under a generous grant from US foundation, completing an unclassified operational profile of the People’s Republic of China Intelligence Services

Ingevity Corporation

Director of Global Security 2014-2016

Built a security organization from scratch in a spinoff company with valuable IP.

Founded an international security department for an MNC new to Asia

Established security plans and a global training program for China, Brazil, Europe and the US

Installed advanced security systems and internationally monitored access control. Initiated business continuity plans in a typhoon-prone region.

Established Trade Secret protection plans in China and at other sites according to threat and risk

Integrated operations with IT Security through cooperation and mutual learning

Initiated detailed travel security program to identify security measures for individuals

Wrote and produced training videos to promote better security awareness

Initiated a supply chain security program and a “dawn raid” preparation program

Portland State University

Lecturer in Modern East Asian History 2012 to 2013

Made modern Asian history relevant to today’s world and to finding employment

Designed and delivered online courses in the modern history of China and East Asia

Integrated business affairs and intelligence operations history into course work

Tailored writing assignments to develop students’ ability to meet workplace expectations

Volunteer writing coach at the university’s Veteran Assistance Center

Intel Corporation

Corporate Investigations 1995 to 2012

Secured people and assets during a challenging expansion across Asia. Saved millions by stopping thefts and driving clear processes to increase widespread security ownership

Successfully closed hundreds of code of conduct and theft cases with clear results and effective gap closing actions

As Asia freight security lead, saved over USD 5 million in recoveries and customer credits. Member of TAPA Change Control Board. Investigated cases of fake goods that resulted in prosecutions and seizures worth USD 1 million

Built security programs at new sites in a high risk environment that exceeded corporate standards

Created unique programs that enhanced employee loyalty

Built cooperation with local Chinese law enforcement that led to numerous case resolutions

Established and rehearsed detailed response plans with law enforcement and fire fighters

Planned and carried out 20 VIP visits and major events in Asia as regional lead for that program

Delivered hundreds of hours of training from personal protection to bomb threat response

Completed written analyses that received interest at the Board level about threats to company interests in troubled geographies

Asia lead, VIP protection, event and travel security and technical surveillance counter-measures

Trained in workplace violence prevention and intervention

American Embassy, Beijing

Commercial Officer 1991 to 1995

Promoted US high technology exports and advanced the application of US export controls in sales to China

Successfully lobbied for hundreds of millions of dollars in US high technology exports

Provided detailed and specific market surveys introducing business conditions to US exporters

Found Chinese agents and distributors for US companies new to the market

Led trade missions and export control seminars that increased legal high technology sales

Led American export control efforts in China at the height of the post-Tian’anmen sanctions. Conducted over 100 end-user visits to distinguish between military and civilian entities.

Negotiated informal agreement with PRC ministries that resulted in unprecedented access to Chinese high technology organizations

Contributed to US agency knowledge of key PRC personalities

Office of Export Enforcement, US Department of Commerce

Lead Analyst, Asia and Middle East 1987 to 1991

Fashioned original programs that helped the Commerce Department’s export control efforts stay ahead of the curve in China and the Middle East.

Identified hundreds of potential offenses among millions of export license applications

Convinced confidential informants to provide information that led to successful prosecutions

Assisted agents serving warrants and doing other work in Chinese speaking environments

Crafted and carried out a program to assist other US Government departments with relevant information during wartime

1984-1987: Harvard University. Graduate student.

Education

Philosophy Doctor (Ph.D.), Government and International Relations, Sydney University

Master of Arts (MA), Regional Studies - East Asia, Harvard University

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science, University of California, Berkeley

Languages and International Experience

Chinese: working fluency in spoken Mandarin: conducts business interviews and reads nontechnical documents including books, newspapers and web sites without assistance.

Portuguese and Korean: speaks and reads at an elementary level.

Lived and worked for 22 years in China, Singapore, Korea and Australia.

Traveled extensively for investigations, vulnerability audits and executive protection operations in Asia, from India and Pakistan to Japan and Australasia.

Publications and Briefings

Addressing Rising Business Risk in China

Human Factor 101: The Missing “Insider” Element of Cyber Security

Foreign Businesses in China: Out on a Limb?

Chinese Intelligence Work, an Abbreviated History

Volunteer Activity

US Overseas Vote Foundation, Asia (2004-2010), Asia coordinator

Trident Literacy Association, Charleston, SC (2015-16), ESL instructor

For further information, see http://independent.academia.edu/MatthewBrazil and LinkedIn.

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