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Bruce A. Oakeley Santa Fe NM ***** 505-***-**** ad3b71@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-oakeley-11132217b/ ? Information Technology Executive with an aptitude for leading large teams while optimizing Cybersecurity, Network Security, Telecommunications and Cloud Computing Operations Senior Leader with 29+year commitment to driving the success of technology sector businesses and their clients while overseeing multimillion dollar budgets. An effective change manager committed to building engagement while rolling out transformative processes and technologies. Drive business forward through visionary strategic planning, priority setting, budget oversight, resource allocation, and human resource development. Excel in enforcing strict confidentiality and strengthening information security; Hold a TS/SCI Clearance DOE/DOD Highlights of Expertise

● Network & Cybersecurity Framework

● IT (Telecommunications & Cloud Computing)

● NIST 800 Azure/AWS Security Framework

● Team Leadership, Training & HR Development

● IT Sales/National Channel Manager (MEDPIC)

● Strategic Planning & Resource Allocation

● Change Management & Process Improvement ● Technology Program & Project Management

● IT Systems & Inventories Management ● Financial Oversight & Budget Development

● Communication & Consensus-Building ● Quality Assurance & Customer Care Strategies Professional Experience

Southwestern IT Experts, Santa Fe NM

President/ CEO, (August 2013-Present)

Information Technology and Security is the internal and external public face of everything IT, Infrastructure, and Security along with the Compliance aspects of all IT functions. Responsible for IT functions that include hardware setup, networking, teleconferencing, and more, in addition to managing all SaaS vendors and Infrastructure needs for Engineering. I work with stakeholders to define IT standards for our clients while managing a team of IT Operations Engineers to execute initiatives. I ensure all operations are at peak performance to allow the company to scale without issue. In this role, I also am responsible for the Security and Compliance needs of our clients and have subject matter experts helping drive the necessary initiatives and transformations to secure our clients assets and intellectual properties as well as meet all compliance requirements.

• Help with all Cyber Security and act as the designated Security Owner for the company, overseeing company readiness for Security audits.

• Manage multiple teams covering IT Operations, Infrastructure and Security

• Oversee security policies and procedures of systems, networks, and enterprise information in accordance with industry standards.

• Aid in development processes and systems that meet long-term needs and scale accordingly.

• Partner with business stakeholders to execute IT solutions and services aligned with company objectives.

• Define and drive the execution of IT, Compliance and Security strategies.

• Ensure clients meet all security requirements to prevent cyber-attacks and data breaches.

• Produce stable, predictable, and cost-effective (within budget) roadmaps of all services within the IT & Security department.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships across all areas of the business, local and remote.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and service suppliers.

• Build and maintain the appropriate IT, Infrastructure, Security and Compliance organizational structure.

• Manage systems and solutions architecture.

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Tenable Inc, Columbia, MD

National SLED Account Manager, (June2022-March 2023) Improve Customer consumption; plan and implement customer presentation, oversee account profiles, monitor competitor activities, aid all communications with resellers, create plans for growing market share and communicate all channel activities. Develop a business acumen and develop a deep understanding of my partners business with Tenable and how we can help them get there (asking them their needs from us) Focus on the highest revenue potential partners (CDW, SHI, Insight, Deloitte, Amazon Etc.) Found what the Value Drivers are for our partners.

(Needs, wants etc.) Motivators to push Tenable as their leading partner. Found ways to increase revenue and decrease cost for our partners. (I.e., Email campaigns, Webinars, joint local events to invite both our customers). Invested time in getting to know my partners face to face so that credibility was established and giving them a compelling reason for them to do business with Tenable. Worked with Tenable Marketing, Training and my SE to help our partners get trained and educated and additionally help develop lucrative incentives for our partners. Worked with our marketing teams to secure regular events to help develop new and existing relationships with those key valued partners. Maintain a constant cadence with internal and external CAMS by engaging and providing training tools and material as they become available. Proactively engage our partners with new marketing opportunities. Motivate and earn our partner’s trust. This means meeting them in person and spending time with them both professionally and socially. Showing them that we are honest and reliable and best of breed. Marketing at trade shows with our booths and partnering up with our Distributors. Aquila Technologies Group, Albuquerque, NM

Senior Executive Account Manager, (February 2021-June2022) Perform day-to-day account management of assigned accounts to include SLED and commercial accounts, manage and maintain both customer and vendor relationships. Achieve a sales quota of approximately 150k in gross profit quarterly. Collaborate with strategic management of organization quarterly forecasting. Conciliant Technologies, Irvine, CA

Vice President of Strategic Operations, (January 1, 2020-Febuary 2021) Strategic planning and work planning processes to aid the sales team’s proper integration of IT security, IT storage, IT network and compute sales for the company. Assist both Management and Sales personnel fresh new business leads to ensure productivity, business relationships and accountability in fostering new business opportunities. Aid sales personnel in development of new business pipeline/sales and technical strategies via current and past business relationships for improved productivity, efficiency and quality. New Mexico Department of Transportation Department (NMDOT), Santa Fe, NM Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Division (May 2016 to November 2019) Stewarded the success of multiple operations including the IT Applications Bureau, IT Networking Bureau, IT CADD and Desktop Bureau, IT Project Management office, and the administrative support office. Ensured completion of initiatives by launching and tracking three-, five-, and seven-year projects’ progress throughout all bureaus. Seamlessly managed NMDOT statewide IT Systems and inventories, IT budgets, daily operations, and projects within the NMDOT IT Division. Prepared employee evaluations. Led strategic planning by rolling out development plans and tracking tools. Excelled in decision-making while managing an $18.5 million budget, overseeing three bureau chiefs, and managing 9+ technical and operations staff. As Subject Matter Expert, briefed executive managers and supported them in setting priorities. Actively listened and engaged with internal and external customers including general and district offices, ensured support to 2.5K internal users and many thousands of public users while directing all NMDOT IT programs.

New Mexico Department of Transportation Department (NMDOT), Santa Fe, NM Deputy Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Division (January 2014 to May 2016) Spearheaded strategic planning, allocated resources, and collaborated with international partners. Oversaw personnel recruitment, training, compensation and benefits as well as labor relations and negotiations. Maximized financial resources by applying expertise in controls and costing to manage budgets. Compiled weekly written reports to update NMDOT management and staff on project milestones. Applied active learning methods to evaluate implications of new information on current and future decision-making. Created innovative solutions by implementing complex problem-solving techniques to ensure that recommendations deliver optimal cost benefit, financial accountability, and personnel management best practices. Collaborated with Project Management Unit and bureaus to enforce FHWA and State CIO standards compliance. Evaluated services to identify opportunities to enhance quality and drive-up customer satisfaction. Applied expertise in NMDOT administration, strategic planning, resource allocation, HR modeling, and leadership strategies to optimize efficiency. Championed an open-door policy that allowed staff, management and the public voice all concerns and recommendations. Actively listened to understand concerns, challenges, and opportunities arising from discussions. Self-monitored and assessed personal as well as employees' performance. Promptly implemented corrective action. New Mexico Department of Transportation Department (NMDOT), Santa Fe, NM Bureau Chief, Information Systems Management and PPI Bureau (August 2011 to January 2014) Directed a $4.5 million budget while leading 30 technical and operations staff across four state-wide IT programs that supported 2K+ internal users plus countless public users. Coached the IT Desktop Support Unit, Web Group, Records and Archives, and Publications teams. Oversaw desktop inventories and deployment. Supported, planned, and managed website as well as long-term records storage, records retrieval, and software to support employees. Stewarded supervisory staff budgets, managed daily operations, and led complex projects within ISM Bureau. Compiled employee evaluations, tracked projects, and created development plans. Initiated communication to update upper management and engaged with internal and external customers state-wide. Supported pavement management, road & bridge design, construction, engineering, research, financial, human resources, and office applications. Played a key role in strategic planning as well as asset and human resource allocation. Applied deep expertise in mathematics, computer science, and electronics to optimize use of hardware, software, electronic equipment, applications, and programming initiatives. New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department (NMDOT), Santa Fe, NM IT Developer III Supervisor (Webmaster) (April 2010 to August 2011) Streamlined department operations by planning and building innovative Internet, Intranet, and Extranet websites. Delivered technical oversight to the Web Development Team that encompassed supervision, preparing employee evaluations, and leading web development projects. Collaborated with section Bureau Chief to set priorities. Documented WEB environment, web trend recommendations, and directions. Drafted project and weekly WEB activity reports. Partnered with internal customers at general and district offices to design and build innovative sites Created web environments that facilitated internal customers’ ability to update their own content. Optimized and enforced quality standards and procedures for website functions and content. Collaborated across disciplines throughout the organization to facilitate communications and web site set up. Drafted detailed project plans for all WEB projects. Engaged with management to ensure strict adherence to budgets. Previous Experience:

IT Developer II (September 2006 to April 2010) New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department

(NMDOT), Santa Fe, NM

Computer Technician 5/System Administrator (2006 to 2006) Butler Services Los Alamos National Laboratory,

(LANL/LANS), Los Alamos, NM

Field Support Technician (2005 to 2006) KSL Services, Location Systems Engineer, Information Systems Unit (2002 to 2005) New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department

(TRD), Santa Fe, NM

Oracle Database Administrator, Technology Infrastructure Bureau (1999 to-2002) New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), Santa Fe, NM Program Coordinator, Drinking Water Bureau (1994 to 1999) New Mexico Environment Dept. Santa Fe, NM Computer Technician (1990 to 1994) Martin Surveying, Santa Fe, NM Bruce A. Oakeley Page 4

Education

Core Courses toward Information Technology Degree

Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NM

Course Highlights: Relational Database Design, Database Administration, Backup and Recovery, Performance and Tuning, Oracle 8i Networking, Unix AIX Training, 832 System Administration for Microsoft SQL/Server 7.0, 833 Implementing a Database in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, SMS 2003 Administration Certifications

● Principles of Project Management, State of New Mexico PAD (Supervisory Training)

● Project Management (PMP), Project Management Institute

● VMware-VSP-MBL, VTSP-Mobility Management 2020, VTSP-Foundation, VSP-HCI, VTSP-Hyper Converged INF

● Hitachi Vantara HQT-1000

● StorCycle Professional 2020

● Proofpoint Channel Sales Professional

● Palo Alto PSE Foundation

● Aruba Products and Solutions Certificated

● Infoblox Technical Certification, Sales Certified SAS

● Checkpoint Harmony Technical Specialist, Welcome partners (CPSC)

● Radiological Worker II

● Haz-Whopper General Site Worker

● DOE/DOD Clearance TS/TSI Clearance granted December 2023 Technical Proficiencies

Microsoft Office 365, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Salesforce, Tableau, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, Concur SAP, Slack, A +, Oracle 8i, SQL/ PLSQL, Unix AIX, 832, Microsoft SQL/Server 7.0, Web 2.0, SQL Server 2005, IIS 6.0, 2010, ASP.NET 2.0, Visual Studio.NET 2005, HTML, MS Office 2010 Suite, Microsoft Visio 2010

Affiliations

● American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials Subcommittee on Information Systems

(AASHTO)

● Big Brother Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico (BBBS)

● Santa Fe Independent Youth Basketball Program (SIYBP)

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