Information Technology Security Manager

Professional Summary

Transformational leader with a wealth of technical expertise, driving success through a focused and strategic management style. Possess a clear vision and prefer a hands-off management style, focused on achieving long-term goals. Expertise in various industries and exposure to different architected solutions, bringing a unique perspective and innovative ideas to the table. Expertise in IT networking, infrastructure, security, operations, auditing practices and strategic planning, coupled with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively, makes for an invaluable asset to any team. Committed to excellence, problem-solving abilities, and willingness to drive change.

Skills

●Leadership/Vision

●Communications/Influencing

●Cisco Networking/Infrastructure

●Cyber Security

●O365/Azure/AWS

●DevOps

●Technical Excellence/Awareness

●Cloud Computing

●Data Center/Resiliency/Business Continuity

●Problem Management

●Enterprise Application Dev/Support

●Vendor Management

●CapEx/OpEx Planning and Execution

●ITIL/ITSM

●Business Partnerships

●Sr Solutions Architech

●Project Management

●Change Agent

●Lean Six Sigma

●Governance

Work History

Manager Network Engineering and Operations 02/2019 to Current

Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions :Alpharetta, GA

Overseas infrastructure for 13,000 employees covering two hundred locations with focus on daily operations, project delivery, strategic alignment, and fiscal management of costs associated with the infrastructure environment. Directs incident management, Big Data, and Emerging technologies with a $3M capital budget and $10M OPEX budget.

●Directed migration from Cisco & MPLS to Aruba SD WAN & DIA Café Model for a cost savings of 200k

●Directed implementation of SolarWinds on a Global Scale to provide monitoring and analytics on critical network infrastructure

●Implemented PagerDuty for on-call Teams and notification of critical systems to reduce customer outages and meet SLA’s

●Successfully accomplished multiple Proof of Concept evaluations for new software tooling in support of our internal and external customers

●Define and manage deployment strategy of hardware, services and software such as WAN, LAN, WLAN, VoIP, Sip, Networking, Telecommunications, Monitoring, Alerting, Data Management, Security, Video Conferencing and Customer Facing Applications

●Successfully directed large scale cross functional projects that drive new business, right-size costs and move the company into new streams of growth

●Successfully provided weekly monitoring/analytics on utilization of Critical/Core network infrastructure

●Establish Information Technology Roadmaps, strategies and the directing of short and long-term initiatives

●Develop and deploy Information Technology infrastructures in alignment with the company's business objectives

●Responsible for leading, mentoring, coaching and organizing the overall direction of the department utilizing the latest technology for software, hardware, networking and infrastructure

●As a member of the Management Team, communicate strategies, projects, policies and practices, as well as lead all site IT/Business activities to ensure the business is operational and performing within optimum levels

●Perform Information Technology Risk Assessments (ITRA), based upon SOC 2, NIST, compliance requirements related to information security

Senior Information Technology Manager, 08/2017 to 02/2019

Applied Genetics Technology Corporation :Alachua, FL

AGTC is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing genetic therapies for people with rare and debilitating ophthalmic, otologic and central nervous system (CNS) diseases. AGTC is a leader in designing and constructing all critical gene therapy elements and bringing them together to develop customized therapies with the potential to address real patient needs.

●Directed, implemented and oversaw the enterprise network, data, security infrastructure and Cloud Computing environment on a Global Scale

●Directed, developed and deployed Information Technology infrastructures in alignment with the company's business objectives

●Served as the company's primary Information Technology Visionary and Change Agent professional

●As a member of the Management Team, communicated strategies, projects, policies and practices, as well as lead all site IT/Business activities to ensure the business is operational and performing within optimum levels

●Established Information Technology Roadmaps, strategies and the directing of short and long-term initiatives for the entire company

●Directed network design, reevaluation, and optimization to keep pace with technology standards

●Developed and implemented Global Information Security Policy(s), Performed Information Technology Risk Assessments (ITRA), based upon SOC 2, NIST, Penetration Testing, compliance requirements for AGTC's processes and procedures related to information security

●Responsible for directing, leading, mentoring, coaching and organizing the overall direction of the IT department utilizing the latest technology

●Managed IT Budget (Capex/Opex), Hardware, Software Procurement, Software Auditing, Vendor Management, Asset Management, and IT Governance

●Provided Project Management, directed major system implementations and migrations, as well as drive all facets of excellence and accountability

●Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs

Manager IT Business Systems, 01/2014 to 02/2017

YMAX Communications Corp :Franklin, TN

YMax Corp. is a VOIP service company with one of the largest deployed CLEC networks in the United States. YMax provides high quality, low-cost phone calls via the innovative magicJack USB device and YMax Voice

network.

●Managed Business Systems and oversaw the daily operations of critical IT Operations. Created processes and procedures to support client performance consistency

●Provided insight and influence on the overall direction of the organization

●Maintained the highest levels of operational excellence by hiring, developing and retaining exceptional staff. Responsible for ensuring that there is always adequate team coverage 24 7x365

● Responsible for a highly dynamic team that is charged with the early detection, prevention and/or timely resolution of issues that could have severe negative consequences to the business/production (i.e., revenue, customer perception, etc.)

●As a member of the Leadership Team, communicate strategies, projects, policies and practices, as well as lead all site IT/Business activities to ensure business is operational and performing within optimum levels

Information Technology Leader, 01/2005 to 01/2014

General Electric Aircraft Engines :Madisonville, KY

Propulsion Hub – From military to commercial and general aviation engines, GE Aerospace powers some of the world's leading air-frames.

●Managed team of 12 full time staff by coaching, mentoring and driving efficiency

●Responsible for all Information Technology activities, planned and budgeted for all information systems goals and projects, promote and expand the use of information technology in support of internal and external customer goals and objectives

●Functioned as Technology Leader on all infrastructure including Data Center, WAN, LAN, WLAN, PRI, MPLS, PBX, VPN, Juniper Security, Help Desk, Oracle, Data Management, Data Import and Export and Security Systems

●Collaborated with Governance Team's to ensure 100% success and 100% integrity

Information Technology Manager, 01/2001 to 01/2005

Autoliv, Inc. :Madisonville, KY

Autoliv seat-belt systems work together to save more lives: re-tractors, buckles, load limiters, pretensioners, hardware and active seat belts.

Directed all Information Technology activities for the Madisonville facility start up

Supported both internal and external customers goals and objectives, including the planning and budgeting of all information systems initiatives and projects, as well as managed the entire IT Staff

Provided Cisco Network management that included WAN, LAN, VPN, and WLAN

Software application development as well as JDE, Oracle, Data Management, Disaster Recovery, implementation and start-up activities

As the Citrix System Manager, responsible for reducing (TCO) total cost of ownership while maintaining Business-Critical application performance, data security and administrative control.

As the Security Manager, managed all aspects of Domain/NT security according to company standards, Data Center Auditing, Policies and Procedures, Firewall, VPN, Secure ID, Intrusion Detection Systems, Internet Access Monitoring and management of Anti-Virus Systems and functions

Education

Bachelor of Science: Organizational Management/Information Technology

Oakland City University: Oakland City, IN

Omicron-Psi Honor Society

Master of Science: Strategic Management/Computer Science

Oakland City University: Oakland City, IN

Accomplishments

●Managerial Awards, General Electric, Madisonville KY

●DANA University Certified Manager, DANA Corporation, Hopkinsville KY

●Co-author, "Managing in the New Millennia", Oakland City University

●Adjunct Instructor, University of Kentucky

Affiliations

Member of University of Kentucky Technology Advisory Board, Cisco Networking Academy, Semesters 1 - 4 Certificate# 206802-64949-665683, Member of Autoliv Global Infrastructure Team recognized as one of the best managed IT Departments in Autoliv, North America, Member of Autoliv North America Active Directory

Team, Information Assurance & Compliance US Export Control Information, Assurance & Compliance Integrity Concern Investigation 2009-2014, Egnyte Cloud Community Influencer, Azure Cloud Fundamentals

Certifications

CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate), completed MCSE, MCSD, CCA (Citrix Certified Administrator), LSSGB (Six Sigma Greenbelt), ITSM/ITIL, Dale Carnegie, Styles MBA Program Dana University, Security Journey (Green Belt), ExecOnline, RELX Emerging Leader Program

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