Information Security Technology

Alex Sanchoyerto

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Miami, Florida 33175 Cell: 305-***-****

QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

VMware Certified Professional – DCV Microsoft MCSA CompTia A+ & S+ Certified EMC Proven Professional

ITIL Foundation Certified FCBS - Associate Degree in Network Engineering Azure Foundations HIPAA for IT Security

Certified in Cybersecurity Certified Information Security Manager CISM PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Grant Cardone Training Technologies, Aventura, FL

Chief Information Officer Jan 2023 – Present

• Develop and implement a comprehensive IT strategy that aligns with the overall business objectives of the organization, utilizing technologies such as VMware, AWS, Azure, Okta and Google Workspace

• Build and manage a high-performing IT Team, providing clear direction, mentoring, and guidance to ensure successful project delivery and career growth.

• Oversee the infrastructure supporting the eCommerce platform, including servers, networks, databases, and security systems.

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and penetration tests on our SAAS applications to identify vulnerabilities and potential weaknesses.

• Design security configuration guidelines for information technology devices and systems, as well as mechanism for accessing compliance within those guidelines.

• Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with service-level agreements and cost-effectiveness.

• Investigate and resolve security incidents, conduct forensic analysis, and implement corrective actions.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive business continuity plan (BCP) that outlines strategies and protocols for mitigating potential risks and ensuring the organization's continued operation.

• Design and implement a disaster recovery plan (DRP) that outlines the steps to be taken to recover and restore IT infrastructure and services in the event of a disaster or disruption.

• Design enterprise and systems security throughout the SDLC, translating technology, law, regulation into security designs and processes.

• Identify, develop and document Security issues, perform Security/Cyber Risk analysis, draw conclusions and formulate strategic recommendations.

• Oversee the implementation and management of security technologies, tools, and solutions, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management systems.

• Collaborate with the development and DevOps teams to integrate security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and management of AWS & Azure infrastructure, including virtual servers, storage, networking, and databases.

• Evaluate and implement cloud services, such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), to meet the organization's specific needs.

• Stay up to date with the latest security threats and industry trends, applying that knowledge to continuously improve our application security measures.

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Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Miami, FL

Chief Technology Officer Feb 2017 – Jan 2023

• Collaborate with the CEO, Executive Leadership and Partners setting the short and long-term strategic objectives, while providing the management necessary to achieve profits, growth, and other goals of the organization

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive IT strategy that aligns with the overall business objectives of the organization, utilizing technologies such as VMware, AWS, and Azure,.

• Oversee the development, implementation and execution of multiple projects ensuring scope and schedule are established for projects; oversee operating plan and resource allocation for the department, including prioritization and staff deployment.

• Responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and strategy of the business application infrastructure working in conjunction with Application Development, business leaders, and Information Security

• Develop and implement business and/or IT vision, critical success factors and operating plans; develop high level migration plans; develop and communicates department/enterprise vision, strategies, critical success factors and plans.

• Direct the IT Operations and Infrastructure Services function including, but not limited to: on prem & cloud infrastructure, hardware platforms, network and data center operations, security, personal productivity tools, service coordination, problem resolution, desktop computing, and access management and help desk support.

• Work closely with product managers to ensure security requirements are integrated into the product design.

• Develop IT budget, manage project costs, and negotiate pricing on new and existing products and services.

• Responsible for support and delivery of technology infrastructure services, WAN/LAN and WLAN, internet protocol telephony, telecommunications, services, networking, firewalls, routers, and data center

• Manage and provide direction for the operations of security services such as penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, threat monitoring, DDoS prevention and incident response.

• Provide infrastructure processes, standards and procedures align with our Information Security Program including Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, including testing.

• Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise-wide information security and risk management program and roadmap.

• Manage internal and external audit responses for ISO 270**-***** and other certifications.

• Develop and deliver security awareness training including threat simulation and other exercises to employees and contractors to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities and obligations regarding information security.

• Drive adherence to IT Infrastructure ITIL framework policies and procedures including incident, problem and change management with Jira.

Dantzler Inc., Miami Lakes, FL

Information Technology Director Feb 2007 – Jan 2017

Manage and direct IT infrastructure day-to-day IT operations, lead the IT departments’ operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning and ongoing maintenance of IT projects and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources.

Manage and deploy (hands on), monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade and support all IT systems, including Data Center facilities, AWS cloud services & apps, DevOps, Puppet, VMware & Vsphere, networking equipment, firewalls, security, Bigdata,

Extensive experience with LAN bridging and switching on Cisco environment, including network security experience configuring and designing ACL’s, Cisco Works, Cisco LMS, Cisco CAN, firewalls, NAT and IDS Alex Sanchoyerto Page 3

Designed and implemented an MPLS network (EIGRP, BGP, ISIS) using Cisco 800, 1800, 1900 and 2900 series routers, Cisco 2900, 3600 and 3800 switches and Cisco ASA firewalls.

Manage Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Great Plains Software

Responsible for internal/external business requirements & managing project plans, including budget, resources, schedule, risk assessment and communications.

Proactively identify security issues and potential threats and continuously build processes and design systems to watch for and protect against them.

Provide strategic risk guidance and consultation for corporate IT and engineering projects, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical standards and controls

Hands on managing Active Directory, MS Exchange, Google Apps, Symantec Backup Exec & System Recovery, VMware ESX, vCenter, AWS, Spyware/Virus protection, Application support.

Administer LAN/WAN software, hardware, back-up operations and security systems for Dantzler’s offices.

Provide cost effective and competitive strategic and tactical planning through evaluation and benchmarking to support strong corporate growth.

Responsible for multiple information and communications systems and associated projects including voice, storage, imaging, and applications continuity (disaster recovery) in a rapidly growing company.

Ensure the proper maintenance of Dantzler’s IT Infrastructure which includes LAN/WAN, Web, Windows and Applications Servers, firewalls, routers, and remote access.

Installation and coordination of all advanced data network and services at data center

Document the business and functional requirements for any tools implementation or integration work following mandated documentation templates and review/approval procedure.

Manage trouble ticket queue, adhering to ITIL change and incident management processes.

Design and implement virtual environment solutions with VMware Infrastructure and vSphere, AWS, Azure

Work with key functional leaders to identify key business requirements and related IT solutions as well as prioritize, organize project planning and negotiating IT agreements, service contracts and resource requirements, budgets and ROI.

Terremark NAP of Americas, Miami, FL Aug 2006 – Feb 2007 Sr. System Engineer

Assistance with execution of projects related to areas of responsibility.

Identifying the needs of clients and meeting these needs through proper data research

Leadership of people and processes to define standard configurations for technology components that comprise the virtual platform for Terremark products.

Developing and managing organizational SLA and KPI deliverables

Adhere to the fundamentals of ITIL framework.

Experience providing pre-sales support and design for MSS services to include Firewall, Application-Level Firewall, Proxy Server, Router, Network Switch, VPN, Network Intrusion Detection (NIDS) / Prevention

(NIPS) System, Host Intrusion Detection (HIDS)/Prevention (HIPS) Systems, Microsoft CRM, Dynamics and MS SQL, Email Security Gateway Content Screening, Log Monitoring and Management, Network Access Control (NAC), Database Protection, Load Balancers, Endpoint Security, Security Event Management

(SIM)/ Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and File Integrity and Policy Compliance

Translate customer business issues/opportunities into technical solution/business requirements.

Manage the installation of new software releases, system upgrades, and patch installs that resolves monitoring related software problems

Provide Capacity, Performance and Availability reports for assigned systems. Alex Sanchoyerto Page 4

Continually evaluate release management process for opportunities for improvement in both velocity and quality

Responsible for development, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of standards for technology components of cloud products

Experience architecting Monitoring and Management Services for a wide spectrum of security devices across multiple vendors and models.

Banco Sabadell, Miami, FL

Information System Manager Feb 2005 – Aug 2006

Responsible for coordination, documentation, assessment and testing of software and hardware changes.

Established policies and procedures related to Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery

Configure and administrator network servers, firewalls, and routers.

Manage IT and help desk department.

Plan and develop policies and procedures for Active Directory and Software deployment.

Responsible for LAN/WAN administration including hot site connectivity and replication.

Construct, optimize and support TCP/IP network along with Active Directory, IIS, DHCP and DNS

Analyze, research, evaluate and document data communications.

Manage all projects in the areas of system administration and network communication. Kraft Foods, Coral Gables, FL

Senior Systems Administrator Apr 2004 – Jan 2005

Manage day-to-day operational work associated with LAN/WAN

Responsible for the installation and configuration of all personal computers, servers and network equipment

Support, monitor, test and troubleshoot hardware and software problems.

Maintain an open flow of information with IT Management with respect to all IT related issues, problems and/or challenges.

Established policies and procedures related to disaster recovery.

Manage Network Operations Center department.

Defined security polices for both LAN/WAN ensuring safety and privacy of end user system and client data.

Responsible for Business Continuity planning and disaster recovery testing

Manage Windows Servers and Cisco Networking equipment installation and configuration. IBM, Miami, FL

Senior NOC Engineer Apr 2003 – Apr 2004

Designed WAN Solutions for Global Connectivity Technical User On-site & Phone Support

Managed Exchange Servers 5.5 & 2000 Managed Citrix XP Servers

Responsible for Multiple client Infrastructures Oversaw daily back-up and recovery of files

Assisted clients with hardware/software installations Open and close trouble tickets

Managed File Servers Migrated clients to Windows 2003 and Solaris 9

Designed Network/Security Infrastructure Staff Training & Development

Network Inventory/License Management Application functionality testing

Administrated Windows Servers/Cisco Networking equipment Responsible for VLAN environment Alex Sanchoyerto Page 5

Interamericana, Miami, FL

Senior Network Administrator Feb 2001 – Oct 2003

Designed and Documented LAN/WAN Migrated site to Windows 2000 AD

Maintain Cisco Routers, Switches & Pix Managed Print Servers

Trained Employees on SAP & MS Office Maintained Customer Price List Database in SAP

Designed Desktop applications Technical User On-site & Phone Support (English & Spanish)

Asset Tracking Responsible for laptop/remote connections

Computer Repairs and upgrades Administered Solaris 8 Servers

Responsible for VPN connections Managed Exchange & OWA Server

Oversaw daily back-up and recovery of files Installation of video conference equipment Swiss Caps USA, Miami, FL

Information Systems Manager Oct 1999 – Jan 2001

Administered Windows NT/2000/Terminal Servers Computer Repairs

Installed and configured all PC’s, printers, scanners, and plotters Asset Tracking

Network Administration Maintained Citrix 1.8 farm

Staff Training & Development Oversaw daily back-up and recovery of files

Operations & Maintenance Implemented PC Anywhere for Helpdesk Efficiency

Upgraded all operating systems to Windows 2000 Pro EDS, Miami, FL

Technical Assistant Dec 1998 – Oct 1999

Design/ Administered Unix controllers Technical User On-site & Phone Support

Troubleshoot LAN/WAN and Cisco Routers Open and close trouble tickets

Configured and administrated frame relay access devise Trained co-workers on network/software

Administered Windows NT environment Assist customer with Amadeus software Linked Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sanchoyerto-37786b64

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