Security Architect Cloud

Mark Yoshikawa

Freelance Cloud Security Architect

Over 20 years of experience leveraging technical expertise and strategic insight to drive business success.

Hayward, CA • +1-510-***-**** (please leave voicemail) • ****.*********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/markyoshikawa PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-oriented IT professional with a proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex production incidents and drive innovation. Skilled in utilizing SIEM tools to identify and resolve issues efficiently. Proficient in tool development using scripting and programming languages. Adept at leveraging technical skills to contribute to strategic initiatives and business growth. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

● Author and co-author papers at Hewlett-Packard Labs, showcasing technical expertise and research contributions. (HPL-2002-139, HPL-2003-96R1)

● Lead ad-hoc teams to resolve high-priority production incidents, demonstrating leadership and problem-solving skills.

● Develop and automate processes using Bash, Python, Selenium, and Ansible, resulting in significant time savings and increased efficiency.

● Implement cybersecurity measures using tools like VirusTotal, tcpdump, and Wireshark, enhancing data security and compliance.

● Utilize TOGAF method to guide architectural processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Cloud Security Architect JUL 2023 – Present Go Cloud Careers

● Use TOGAF processes to develop hybrid cloud solutions, contributing to strategic initiatives and business growth.

● Collaborate with colleagues to convert proposals into presentations for executive stakeholders, demonstrating effective communication and business acumen.

● Lead the development of a layered security presentation, highlighting the value proposition of security measures to protect customers and the business.

● Complete Hybrid Multi-Cloud architecture projects, including Disaster Recovery, CRM, Online Portal, and Data Visualization components with layered security Senior-IT Infrastructure Engineer OCT 2012 – Mar 2023 Kaiser Permanente, Pleasanton, CA

● Identify and resolve critical production incidents using tools like tcpdump and Wireshark, showcasing problem-solving skills and technical expertise.

● Implement certificate management solutions for middleware applications, ensuring compliance with security standards and vendor recommendations.

● Lead cross-departmental meetings to improve collaboration and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

● Automate web application validation processes, resulting in significant time savings and improving testing efficiency.

Professional Services Engineer Jan 2012 – June 2012 Guardian Analytics, Mountain View, CA

● Investigate potential fraud incidents and security vulnerabilities, demonstrating a proactive approach to cybersecurity and risk management.

● Collaborate with clients to update login event monitoring software, ensuring alignment with evolving security requirements and industry standards.

Sr. Technical Support/Software Support OCT 2007 – Dec 2011 Ensenda, San Francisco CA

● Reverse-engineer software components to support timely releases, showcasing adaptability and problem-solving skills due to the organization losing the original build repo

● Develop Perl CGI software to facilitate partnerships and new business opportunities, demonstrating business acumen and technical expertise.

EDUCATION

Cal State University Hayward, Hayward, CA March 2005 Bachelor of Science — Computer Science

SKILLS & Training

● Google Cybersecurity Certificate

● Cloud Concepts: Determining Your Cloud Strategy Certificate

● Generative AI in Cloud Computing: Core Concepts Certificate

● Cloud Architecture: Core Concepts Certificate

● Technical Skills: Cloud Architecture, AIX, Linux, HP-UX, WebLogic

● Tools and Software: Splunk, Dynatrace, Jira, ServiceNOW, Confluence, Jenkins, Ansible, WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST)

● Programming Languages: Java, Python, C#, Perl

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