Profile

Highly skilled and experienced IT professional with a reputation for delivering effective and innovative IT solutions.

Extensive background in IT senior management, specializing in IT security architecture, strategy, infrastructure, cloud technology and operations. Consistent history of driving corporate growth and profitability by mitigating risk, maximizing information and systems security, and enabling continued operations.

Excel at building and leading top-performing teams, evaluating and implementing new technologies to keep pace with rapidly changing business needs, and delivering innovative solutions to keep ahead of potential security challenges. Logical and sound decision-making skills provide ability to effectively prioritize and overcome challenges of managing multiple engagements. Career record of surpassing client and organizational expectations.

IT Security ■ Risk & Compliance ■ Data Governance ■ Security Architecture ■ Identity & Access Mgmt.

Vendor & Third-Party Security ■ Cloud Security ■ Solution Development ■ Business Continuity

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ■ Network & Infrastructure Security ■ PCI ■ GDPR ■ Application Security & DevSecOps

Career Summary

DMH Technologies Jan 2019 – Present

Senior Global Director of Cybersecurity

As Senior Director of Cybersecurity at DMH Technologies, I've strategically fortified the information security postures of diverse organizations in sectors such as banking, healthcare, oil, and retail, aligning them with IT security and compliance mandates.

Led global teams to develop and execute IT security strategies supporting critical business and compliance goals.

Established and led the Global Security Architecture program, providing comprehensive IT security oversight for a vast network spanning over twenty thousand sites. Ensured seamless integration of security measures worldwide.

Instituted a technology governance program, ensuring security compliance for new and existing technology integration through comprehensive IT audits, security solution reviews, and risk management analysis.

Directed security architecture initiatives for the 'Innovation Hub,' where pioneering technologies were developed, evaluated, and assessed in prep for retail deployment, enhancing secure function and mitigating potential security risks.

Managed Third-Party Cybersecurity Risk Management program implementing comprehensive safeguards and strategic measures safeguarding

Oversaw integration of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity, leveraging predictive analytics for threat assessments.

Spearheaded data retention/classification initiatives and developed enterprise ransomware response strategy.

Established and maintained policies and standards in alignment with information security regulations.

Hoffman and Associates May 2017 – Jan 2019

Senior Director of Cybersecurity

Directed cybersecurity initiatives for Global Fortune 100 clients, strategically orchestrating comprehensive strategies and initiatives. Led efforts to fortify information security, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals and objectives.

Directed cybersecurity program, empowering teams to implement strategies ensuring data protection and compliance.

Managed Security Architecture team ensuring technical solution and initiative adherence to policies and standards.

Led and executed comprehensive red teaming exercises, probing and assessing security measures to identify vulnerabilities and enhance overall cyber resilience.

Led efforts to safeguard sensitive data, adhering to ISO27001, PCI, GDPR, FedRAMP, and other regulatory standards.

Established incident response plans and DR processes enhancing the firm’s ability to counter cyber threats.

Developed and executed change management strategies, ensuring the smooth adoption of cybersecurity solutions.

Consistently evaluated and adopted emerging technologies enhancing the firms cybersecurity posture.

Implemented continuous training programs to enhance team skills and cyber resilience, promoting ongoing professional development within the cybersecurity framework.

Led a successful FedRAMP audit and assessment initiative, ensuring stringent compliance with federal security standards and fortifying the organization's cybersecurity posture.

Bank of America Mar 2014 – May 2017

Senior IT Security Architect – Global Technology and Operations

Directed IT security architecture & engineering program in support of internal business units spanning the global enterprise.

Managed and oversaw global enterprise threat and vulnerability management team (security operations).

Managed enterprise IT security audits, collaborating with business units and engineers to evaluate and remediate issues.

Assessed and approved new, existing, and innovation team IT solutions to ensure alignment with company security standards.

Bank of America Feb 2008 – Mar 2014

Senior IT Enterprise Architect – Global Technology and Infrastructure

Managed, implemented, and developed IT solutions for Bank of America’s Branch Operations. Responsible for maintaining technical and operational stability, driving innovation, and oversight of IT solutions.

Supported IT environment of 4000+ retail locations, eight corporate headquarters, and multiple data centers.

Managed team of 12 architects/engineers and contract associates implementing day to day technical operations.

Directed mergers and acquisitions ensuring Bank of America IT infrastructure standards. This included development, planning, and implementation phases affecting over 3,000 branch locations and 320K employees located nationwide.

Managed design, support, and implementation of multiple data centers for Countrywide, Merrill Lynch, and BofA systems.

oDisaster Recovery

oVendor Management

oChange Management

oL2/L3 Support Oversight

oIT Audit and Remediation

oMergers and Acquisitions

oNew Office Openings

oUpgrades/Migrations

Countrywide Home Loans Aug 2002 – Feb 2008

Senior IT Enterprise Architect – Production Technology, IT Shared Services

Developed and implemented enterprise-wide standardized IT processes and procedures in preparation for Countrywide’s aggressive expansion into the mortgage lending market. Tasked with overhauling the entire server design and build process, deployment procedures, vendor selection and role requirements, and acted as a subject matter expert in IT enterprise infrastructure and business expansion. Reported directly to the executive vice president and board of directors.

Led Infrastructure design, process design, and implementation of company expansion project resulting in the opening of over one thousand branches yearly over the course of three years (2002-2005). Annual budget of $120M

Managed a staff of 65 onshore, and 150 offshore employees.

Key member of IT Infrastructure Committee providing leadership for IT decisions, design, budgets, and implementations.

Led mergers and acquisitions in integration strategy, technology assessment, project management and implementation.

Developed and implemented DR solutions, systems integration controls, and desktop engineering standards.

Northrop Grumman Dec 2001 – Sept 2002

IT Manager, Sr. Systems Engineer – Enterprise Information Systems

Onsite at the Guidance and Communications Systems R&D and Litton corporate headquarters. Managed an IT engineering and support staff responsible for three facilities that included a data center, two thousand clients, and related IT systems.

Dynamic Computer Systems Aug 1998 – Jan 2002

Principal IT Consultant

As lead consultant for Dynamic Computer Systems, a technical project management and solution provider firm, I worked in collaboration with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to dot-com startups. I developed strategies and plans to assist clients in rapidly deploying innovative IT solutions to achieve aggressive business objectives.

Exclusively engaged in prospecting new accounts, assessing customer requirements, proposing new hardware, software, and recommending solutions.

Responsible for business oversight and management; this included design, scheduling, and implementation of new network systems, new system rollouts, upgrades, repairs, and client/server maintenance.

IBM – Searle Monsanto World Headquarters Jan 1995 – Aug 1998

IT Support Manager – Systems Engineering and Development

Certifications and Education

VMware Certified Professional 5 Data Center Virtualization

ITIL v3 Foundation

AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security (in progress)

Microsoft Certified Professional

Akamai Certified Systems Administrator

Akamai Certified Systems Engineer

Qualys Certified PCI Compliance Specialist

UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles. Applied Science (98’-00’)

Wilbur Wright College, Chicago, IL. General Studies (94’-95’)

Gordon Technical H.S., Chicago, IL. (94’)

Various training and certifications of relevance:

Cybrary Certified DevSecOps Fundamentals

Soft Skills for Information Security Professionals

Thriving @ Work: Leveraging the Connection between Well-Being and Productivity

Leading at a Distance

Managing Virtual Teams

Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls

Productivity Tips: Finding Your Productive Mindset

Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh on Creating an Alliance with Employees

Fred Kofman on Managing Conflict

CISSP Certificate Prep: Security and Risk Management (Bank of America Exclusive)

Advanced Cybersecurity Strategies and Threat Mitigation (Bank of America Exclusive)

Effective Leadership in Financial Services (Bank of America Exclusive)

Compliance and Regulatory Best Practices in Banking (Bank of America Exclusive)

Financial Fraud Detection and Prevention (Bank of America Exclusive)

Banking Operations Efficiency and Innovation (Bank of America Exclusive)

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