Manager Security

Sam Emara

Aylett, VA ******@*****.***

703-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/samemara

Executive Summary

●Creative problem solver with over twenty years of experience delivering advanced technology products, services and enabling platforms in Mobility, Cyber Security and IT.

●As VP of Engineering, instrumental in catapulting a cyber security startup into a medium-sized profitable technology company over the course of three years. Company sold to ManTech International.

●Key contributor on consulting engagements with technology suppliers, service providers and feral government entities in the areas of Cyber Security, Mobility, Big Data and Analytics, Content Delivery, Cloud Architecture and Hosting.

●Delivered highly available, resilient products and services supporting tens of millions of subscribers.

●Developed two crucial cyber security patents in the United States and Europe:

oMobile Device Monitoring and Control System (US Patent 8140062)

oMobile Telephone Firewall and Compliance Enforcement System and Method (US Patent 200********)

Professional Experience

self-employed 2010 - Present

Technology Consultant/Sr. Architect/Sr. Product Manager

GDIT, Fairfax, VA (2017 - 2018)

●Led Risk and Vulnerability Assessments, pen testing and security remediation efforts on digital workplace transformation platforms (Windows, Linux, Android, iOS).

●Architected Mobile Device Management and virtual workspace solution. Ubiquitous and secure access to enterprise resources with Secure Container for BYOD and Corporate users on iOS, Android and Windows 10.

●Led a cross-functional team of network/systems engineers and project managers in deployment and integration of MDM/EMM platform for primary and DR site.

●Delivered a comprehensive MDM security framework (multi-factor authentication, IdAM, SSO, compliance policies, security logging, geofencing) and presented to Executives.

●Delivered detailed compliance matrix on DFAR/NIST 800 requirements against GDIT security architecture and policies.

Comcast, Philadelphia, PA (2016-2017)

●Product ownership for Mobility Connection Management - product roadmap, requirements. UX and user stories

●Led the development of Big Data and analytics framework to visualize KPIs around Mobile Network QoE (Quality of Experience). Leveraged AWS Big Data Cloud Infrastructure and open source software to realize solution.

●Delivered a custom network mobility test tool on Android to test performance across heterogeneous networks.

AT&T, Middletown, NJ (2014 – 2015)

●Program Management lead for Mobile QoS LTE Products and Services

●Process Engineering – delivered a cross-functional process to onboard new products and services for QoS.

●Developed a test strategy to perform E2E testing across the entire QoS ecosystem.

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, Mumbai, India (2013)

●Program Management and oversight for OSS/BSS delivery in areas of Information and Network Security, Service and Network Assurance, Network Configuration and Build for FTTx, 4G LTE and Wi-FI network platforms and services.

●Presented new ideas and concepts to the Chairman of the Board and other C-Level executives around PMO Org Structure, Vendor Management, Service Delivery Process, Disaster Recovery, Operations and Security for network and service rollout to PAN India region (200 million projected subscribers).

Harris Corporation, Chelmsford, MA (2012)

●Worked with Harris Engineers and Scientists to develop a cloud hosted architecture for Carrier-grade Instant Communications Suite (Push to Talk, VOIP, Video, and Messaging).

●Led RFI and RFP effort for Cloud Hosted Solutions Provider including authoring RFP requirements/questions and vendor scoring. Evaluated Hosting vendors and Tier 1 Data Centers.

●Performed an industry analysis on Hosted Solutions and Cloud services and presented to Harris Executives (Engineering, Marketing, Bus Development and Strategy).

●Supported RFP response for Tier 1 U.S. Mobile Operator for an OTT Push to Talk Solution.

SRA International, Inc. Washington, D.C. (2011 - 2013)

●Department of Homeland Security – Wireless Emergency Alerts/CMAS

●Provide Subject Matter Expertise for R&D Efforts for DHS Science and Technology Division.

●Developed Test Strategy and Test Plans for DHS Nationwide testing of WEA.

●Consulted on new technology initiatives to advance WEA - content ingestion and dissemination, rich content services, location based services, multicast messaging services for 3G (UMTS) and 4G (LTE) networks.

NII Holdings, Reston, VA (2010 – 2011)

●Served as Lead Architect for Service Delivery Platform (SDP), Content, Short Codes and other VAS platforms and services.

●Defined and led the development for SOAP Parlay-X API’s for AAA, Content Delivery, Push notifications and Messaging.

●Designed and deployed a Content Delivery Platform (CDP) enabling the following features:

●Integration with OTT Solution providers for Video and Audio Streaming and static content delivery to Mobile Android devices (supporting 3 million subscribers).

●Flexible charging, billing and subscription models

●Rapid on-boarding of content providers

●Content optimization and delivery of static and dynamic content, live video and audio streaming to mobile devices

●Performed a detailed analysis of current infrastructure and operational issues and presented roadmaps and solutions to executive management . Delivered roadmap to achieve platform hardening and stability for all wireless data services and core infrastructure.

Oceans’ Edge, Inc. Reston, VA USA 2006 – 2010

VP Engineering

●Responsible for oversight of all Technology and Product Development for the company:

●Managed a twenty-person team comprised of Senior Engineers/Architects, Security Researchers, Software Developers and QA resources.

●Implemented Agile planning and software development methodology

●Established best practices for software development and QA processes

●Developed Product and Technology Roadmaps

●Wrote proposals and conducted pre-sales presentations and demos to both domestic and international clients.

●Delivered security exploits and corresponding countermeasures for Web/Application servers, IOS, Android, Nokia Symbian, Blackberry and SIM Cards

●Developed two patents in the areas of mobile device security:

●Mobile Device Monitoring and Control System (US Patent 8140062)

●Mobile Telephone Firewall and Compliance Enforcement System and Method (US Patent 200********)

●Consulted with U.S. and International Government clients delivering advanced Enterprise cyber security technology solutions in the areas of offensive and defensive cyber, secure communications and Lawful Intercept.

●Delivered a Mobile Security Product Suite for Windows Mobile, Nokia Symbian, Android and iOS available to Enterprise customers and consumers (Nokia OVI Store, ITunes Store, Google Play Store). Product suite included secure email, instant messaging and mobile firewall applications.

Sprint-Nextel reston, VA USA 1998 – 2006

Senior Manager/Senior Architect

●Lead Architect for mobile messaging solutions including RIM/Blackberry, 2way Messaging, SMS, MMS and Messaging Interoperability.

●Lead Architect for Wireless Internet Access, Push Proxy Gateway, Content Delivery and Mobile Device Management (MDM)

●Led the build-out for Mclean Data Center and corresponding infrastructure for all wireless data services.

●Architected and developed disaster recovery solution for core mobile data services. Demonstrated failover between two geographically dispersed production data centers.

●As part of the technology development team, provided last level support to operations for all mobility services.

●Recognized on several occasions for delivering quality revenue-generating mobility services supporting millions of subscribers. Received individual Circle of Excellence Award.

Early Career

DSTI, Inc. Rockville, Maryland USA 1996 – 1998

Systems Engineer (DoD Contract – Pentagon)

Pillsbury Law. Washington, DC USA 1995 – 1996

Systems Administrator/Help Desk Manager

Education

George mason university Fairfax, VA USA 1992-1997

B.Sc., Computer Science

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