Cybersecurity Project Manager

JOHN MYERS LinkedIn 513-***-**** **********@*****.***

CYBERSECURITY & TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Senior Technical Project Manager and Cybersecurity leader w/ 15 years of experience in identity management and advanced cybersecurity solutions. Specializes in strategic execution, risk management, and data analytics. Proven track record of delivering complex projects and reducing risk for DoD and global companies. Expertise in project management, vulnerability management, identity, access and authentication. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams and simplifying complex security concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Experienced in GenAI for solutioning, reporting with BI and developing security policies & procedures. Holds a BA in Business Administration, M.S. in Cybersecurity and pursues ongoing education in emerging AI technologies at MIT. Committed to leading and mentoring teams in an evolving digital landscape. Highlights:

• Capacity Management – GE Cyber PMO, built unplanned work request intake/ prioritization w/ SmartSheet

• Project Management - Agile Methodology, PMI-ACP certification, Scrum, Kanban, Rally

• Audit & Compliance - Secure computing, risk frameworks, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO, JAFAN, HIPAA. SOX

• Data & Analytics – No-code AI & Machine Learning tools; RapidMiner, Tableau, SiSense, SmartSheet (M.I.T)

• GenAI for Business – Proficient in Microsoft’s OpenAI platform for business solutions (data driven decisioning)

• Strategy & Road Mapping - Created value stream map (VSM) to identify program need for GE’s Azure Cloud Migration

• Vendor Performance Management - RSA Auth Manager product owner, CyberArk Vault migration lead (app compatibility)

• Asset & Incident Management – CMDB configuration (ServiceNow), WASP Asset management (secure computing)

• SDLC Life Cycle Management – W7 Obsolescence, Azure Active Directory, ADUC, RSA & YubiKey (2FA), Agile, Kanban

• Finance & Budget – Program-level budget analysis & small business financial management (5 years) Employment History:

Managing Partner Greene & Myers Waterproofing Inc. May 2018 – Sep 2024

• Designed and implemented the core business structure, processes, and resources for a small construction firm specializing in residential foundation repair, focused on job efficiency and cost management, to achieve $300K in annual revenue.

• Managed budget, financial forecasting and reporting via QuickBooks, vendor management, employee on-boarding, issue escalation, and performance monitoring for strategic decisioning. Sr. Technical Project / Portfolio Manager (Cyber) General Electric Oct 2020 – Dec 2023

• Optimized PMO portfolio for 4 highly visible Identity-centric programs, impacting 200k+ users with $5.5M budget, aimed to bolster GE’s security posture ahead of day 1 company separation.

• Developed operating structure to highlight program teams and execution risk to maintain C-Suite alignment.

• Drove Windows 7 obsolescence effort, removing 3k+ ‘at-risk’ OS devices through CIO support & policy blocking, demonstrating proficiency in SDLC lifecycle management.

• Created Value Map (VSM) to validate program need & enable strategic decisioning for the Azure Cloud Migration.

• Led digital function leader program reviews, driving a shared execution approach through influence.

• Collaborated with data team to operationalize continual monitoring visualization via Sisense and Tableau.

• Conducted YubiKey testing, adoption and deployment org wide during vendor switch from RSA to YubiKey.

• Ensured access security controls, identity proofing and validation via automated workflows via ServiceNow. Sr. Identity Management Engineer General Electric Mar 2018 – Oct 2020

• Implemented Agile framework for GE’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) team using Kanban via Rally, demonstrating proficiency in SDLC lifecycle.

• Facilitated SCRUM, groomed work backlog, drove requirement crafting, defined user stories & acceptance criteria.

• Automated MFA team data and BI capacity via Sisense to gain visibility on strategic targets for RSA token users.

• Partnered with Finance to strengthen cost management tools, designed and implemented a weighted vendor selection process to ensure budget alignment, demonstrating strong capital allocation and budget governance skills. Sr. Build & Release Engineer General Electric Oct 2014 – Oct 2018

• Implemented GE’s Highly Privileged Account (HPA) build & release strategy and led the authentication solutions team in enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) for 200k+ RSA token users across the enterprise.

• Spearheaded CyberArk integrations, securing thousands of shared privileged accounts in the enterprise vault, enhancing overall cybersecurity posture.

• Led GEHC CyberArk Vault Migration, eliminating duplicate licensing and achieving substantial cost reduction for the organization.

Cybersecurity Consultant GE Aviation Oct 2012 – Oct 2014

• Configured, deployed, and maintained IT assets in secured, classified SAP/SAR computing environments.

• Ensured JAFAN compliance, performed security audits, and investigated security breaches.

• Launched the WASP IT asset management solution across all classified programs to meet JAFAN requirements. Information Security Administrator Lakeland Regional Medical Center Sep 2011 – Oct 2012

• Led security breach investigations, analyzing risks, and presenting remediation strategies to leadership.

• Implemented robust security measures for HIPAA compliance via security audits and risk assessments. Special Investigator Office of Personnel Management, Washington, DC Sep 2011 – Nov 2013

• Conducted comprehensive background investigations, analyzing complex data sources to ensure national security compliance and mitigate potential risks.

Proprietary Systems Specialist Pentagon Veterans Affairs Office, Washington, DC Dec 2010 – Sep 2011

• Deployed and maintained IT assets in a classified environment (SAP/SAR) NCO (E-5) DoD, U.S. Army National Guard, Washington, DC Oct 2001 – Oct 2010

• Awarded ‘Honor Graduate’ for superior proficiency in multiple military specialties: 14J Air Defense Operator, 14S Air and Missile Defense, 19K M1 Abrams Tank Armor Crewman.

• Led mission-oriented military teams, maintaining top-secret clearance. Demonstrated exceptional proficiency across diverse defense roles, earning 'Honor Graduate' recognition in multiple specialties. Virginia College

University of Cincinnati

(anticipated) 11-2024

2024

2023

2015

2013

2010

2010

Education

Master of Science (MS) – Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Business Administration (BA) – Marketing & International Business Certifications

Generative AI for Business with Microsoft OpenAI M.I.T. No Code AI & Machine Learning: Building Data Science Solutions M.I.T. Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) P.M.I.

CyberArk University Privileged Account Security Essentials CyberArk University Data Transfer Agent (Cipher/Stenography) Black Hat vs. White Hat Security+ (CE) Certified CompTIA

A+ Essentials Certified CompTIA

Competencies

GenAI for Business Information Security Risk Frameworks (NIST, ISO, JAFAN) Program Management Cybersecurity Identity

& Access Management Intrusion Detection & Prevention No-Code AI & Machine Learning Data Analytics DoD Regulatory & Compliance Business Intelligence Agile Methodology Vulnerability Assessments SIEM Security Policy Development Compliance Management Cross-Functional Collaboration Security Risk Assessment Security Hardware & Software Management Network Security Endpoint Security Cloud Security Encryption & Cryptography Business Administration

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