Project Management Information Security

Cara Camping, Resume Page *

Cara Camping, MBA, PMP, CISSP, CEH 970-***-****

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Professional Profile

Over 30 years with top Fortune 500 Corporations and start-up firms. Emphasis on Engineering, Consulting, Project Management, Product/Software Development and Process Definition in highly technical security, telecommunications and information technology industries. Extensive practice in North America, Europe, Asia and South America. Received Nortel President’s Award for Innovation. Expert in information security threat analysis, information security regulations and audits, Security and Event Management (SIEM) and incident response. Consistently identified as a Leader who inspires respect and trust, reacts well under pressure, motivates others to perform well and shows the courage to take action. Known to superiors and peers as the person who “Gets the Job Done”. Skills

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Number 401671

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Number ECC03114827322

• Certified Project Management Professional, (PMP) Number 1416572

• Certified in McAfee Email and Web Protection Cloud SaaS Services

• Certified Splunk User

• Certified FireEye Systems Engineer

• Certified LogRhythm Platform Administrator

• NERC CIP Certification

• Received Nortel President’s Award for Innovation

• Nominated for Executive Women’s Forum “Women of Influence Awards” 2014

• Colorado Real Estate License FA40027712

Accomplishments

Consultant/Engineer, Novacoast May, 2018 – Present

• Project Management of merger and acquisition teams for global Third-Party Insurance Administrator.

• Project Management of Security Audit preparation and execution.

• Documented End-to-End Health and Workforce Insurance processes.

• Wrote Standard Operation Procedures and Service Level Agreements for Security Operations Center (SOC).

• Conducted installations and rules optimization of LogRhythm and Splunk SIEMS.

• Developed User Manual and Training for custom McAfee security tool, which was distributed across all Air Force Reserve installations.

• Created Microsoft application usage recommendations for the LAPD. Information Security Advisor, Trustwave Sept, 2014 – May, 2018

• Customer educator and interpreter for Trustwave Managed Security Services including SIEM, FIM, HIDs, Log Monitoring, WAF, Firewall Services, IDS/IPS.

• Customer liaison to internal Operations Teams to move issues to resolution.

• Extensive analytics and correlations on SIEM threat analysis and correlation. Director Product Management, Level 3 Communications June, 2013 – June, 2014

• Responsible for profit and loss for Managed Secure Access Service, Managed Email and Web Defense Service and new Security Intelligence Service. Includes budget plans, projections, sensitivity analysis, staffing plans, reporting and resolution of conflicts with other programs and other management priorities. Cara Camping, Resume Page 2

• Launched Secure Access Mobility Serviced based upon the Juniper platform with advanced NAC functionality including network visibility, network provisioning (Role-Based-Access Control), device profiling, endpoint compliance and centralized administration. The technology provides broad control over who can sign into the service as well as granular control down to which authenticated users may access a particular URL or file.

• Developed the strategy for a revolutionary security service that will greatly assist in the identification and mitigation of network cybersecurity attacks. Service will analyze Big Data containing information on threats, vulnerabilities and risk risks across enterprise networks. Director Product Management, SunGard Availability Services April, 2012 –June, 2013

• Led effort to evolve SunGard from a small security player into a Leader in Managed Security Services.

• Responsible for full product lifecycle of all Managed Security Services including Firewall, VPN, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Protection, Vulnerability Scanning, Web Application Firewall, Distributed Denial of Services. This included conception, strategy, goal-setting, project plans and reporting procedures for management and success metrics across a matrixed environment.

• Developed new policies and procedures for evaluation and maintenance of Managed Security Services.

• Provided Security Summits with intensive product training to all customer-facing personnel. Product Manager, Cisco Systems (Contractor) Oct, 2010 –April, 2012

• Built requirements for Identity Management/Network Access Control application that managed customer access to Technical and Advanced Support Services.

• Integrated Network Change and Configuration Management (NCCM) across portfolio of Enterprise Advanced Services, including subscription and transactional services.

• Identified roadmap and requirements for Security and Regulatory Compliance Reporting.

• Managed the revamp of all Security Services communications and marketing collateral. Sr. Manager, Program Management, Intrado Sept, 2008 – Mar, 2010

• Executed deployment of $14M emergency communication data center infrastructure, including mission- critical data migration for Verizon to Frontier divestiture. This was a high-profile project with visibility from local government authorities.

• Supported Company’ largest account at $22M as the Program Manager, responsible for new product features, identification of improvements to processes and support issues. Director, Program Management, Level 3 May, 2007 – Mar, 2008

• Directed IT projects, integrating systems from six legacy Companies while optimizing the end-state solution. Utilized MS Project, RUP, Stage-Gate and Primavera. Completed six Executive Review milestones in less than five months.

• Built the budget, plan and team to deploy a $7M equipment and transport network in six months. Turned- up multiple equipment types across 25 markets for Internet Access and Private Networking products.

• Provided vision to improve the existing Product Development Process. Acquired Executive buy-in to overhaul the process, while directing the change management strategy. Conducted extensive interviews across Business Units and Functional groups to assess the environment and adapt the process. Sr. Product Manager, Carrier Access Corporation Aug, 2006 – April, 2007

• Led business analysis for cost reductions of 30% for leading product lines.

• Drove investments in legacy products to improve manufacturability. LFR Consulting Services May, 2002 – Aug, 2006

• Developed strategic marketing campaigns for professionals through extensive analysis of market data. Cara Camping, Resume Page 3

• Expanded construction office by doubling revenues in one year, acquiring three new projects worth over

$200K, reducing operational costs by 50% and reducing Accounts Receivable by 75%.

• Redesigned telecommunication plans for construction, land title, hospitality and government clients. Sr. Product/Project Manager, Cisco Systems Dec, 2000 – May, 2002

• Designed first 3-year Strategic Plan for Cisco Systems Wireless Data Billing solutions. Delivered initial product in 8 months. Generated $1M in revenue after first month of Product Launch.

• Developed and delivered training worldwide to Account Directors, Sales Engineers and customers. Sr. Product Manager, General Dynamics Aug, 1999 – Dec, 2000

• Led General Dynamics (traditionally a military contractor) into the Commercial Telecommunications space, generating new clients in less than three months.

• Conceptualized, promoted and gained approval to establish a new Product Management Organization and Lifecycle Process, addressing entirely new markets.

• Hired and trained seven new Product Managers, while driving the technical and marketing organizations through major changes associated with a new business and new administrative procedures. The new business needed policies that covered budget, financial analysis and solvency.

• Led RFP development and vendor selection process for an end-to-end Operational Support System for telecommunication service providers. Worked with a Systems Integrator to pull ten different vendor products into an operational outsourcing service for our customers. Sr. Product Manager, Nortel Networks Feb, 1995 – Aug, 1999

• Led Nortel Networks International Team to develop Multimedia Carrier Switch in ten months. Instrumental in Team growth from 5 to 150 and first year revenues of $25M.

• Led the team that won the President’s Award for Innovation, based on a record time-to-market and achievement of first year financial goals.

• Drove geographically diverse cross-functional teams to develop project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, risks, contingency plans and resource allocation.

• Directed entry into North America and management of all Sales and Marketing Operations after many executive briefings that were required to support the expansion. Consultant/Program Manager, Kodak/Hercules Aerospace May, 1979 – Feb, 1995

• Managed Kodak’s $40M film development program. Product recaptured 20% market share. Developed requirements for product, educated technical resources on requirements, oversaw development, and led the launch team to market.

• Directed Hercules Aerospace’s Program Management Organization for $100M top-secret program. Full responsibility for budget, schedules, executive reporting and management of the team. Education

• University of Rochester Rochester, NY February, 1983 MBA Marketing and Management Information Systems - Graduated with Honors (3.0)

• University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA April, 1979 BS Industrial Engineering; Minor in Computer Science - Graduated with Highest Honors (3.9) Cara Camping, Resume Page 4

Testimonials

“Your technical innovation epitomized the concept of reduced time to market. Moving from concept through prototype into general availability in ten months is a significant achievement. By seizing the opportunity to develop and deliver a product in an entirely new way, you have not only created competitive advantage for Nortel, but also created a new corporate standard for collaborative leadership…You have demonstrated the commitment to excellence…" Jean C. Monty, President & CEO, Nortel Networks

"…Nominations are submitted to this office for the MCS President's Awards of Excellence. The individuals and teams nominated present the 'best-of-the-best' within our global organization." Rick Faletti, President Carrier Switching, Nortel Networks

“I just reviewed the latest Business Case Packet. Wanted to let you know that I recognize the effort you have put into this and the overall business plan. I know that what we have is a direct result of your diligence in pulling this all together…I found it a very complete road map of the project…It will prove invaluable to reduce confusion as to needs or intentions of the program…"

Carl Kotlarchik, Sr. Commercialization Manager, Eastman Kodak

“Great work Cara. Thank you for taking the initiate to fine-tune our communication process with this important customer and keeping the customer's needs/view in mind while doing so.” Teri DePuy, VP/GM Wireline Business Unit, Intrado, Inc.

"Thank you, Cara…You are a terrific / super intelligent / thoughtful / team player / determined / committed / dynamic person. It is indeed my pleasure to work with you and 'make it happen'…" Harold Stepney, Director Marketing Technical Support, Eastman Kodak

"My compliments to you and your team on the preparation and presentation…in your Gate 2 Review. After participating in many Gate Reviews over the years…your presentation of technical, marketing and cost information was as well done as any I have been associated with." Joseph Weisner, Manager Photographic Equipment, Eastman Kodak

“Cara, again, I am really impressed with where you have taken this. Thanks for your analytics and your persistence.”

Dick Fowler, Customer Team Director, Intrado, Inc.

"On behalf of the whole team, I want to thank you for the outstanding job you did during the 18 months we have worked together. Thank you also for your open mind, the enthusiasm you brought to all of the tasks and your ability to create close relationships."

Jean-Romain Mejane, French Labs Development Director, Nortel Networks

“This is AWESOME. With your permission, I would love to use this as a guide for the process the next time we have an opportunity to facilitate a session such as this. You were a great partner in this process - let us know how we can help throughout the next phase of discussions/planning.” Ellen Hartman, Director Business Programs, Intrado Inc.

“You did a great job of pulling the team together and keeping things moving even when things were difficult. You are an awesome program manager and I look forward to working with you again.” Kerri Fielder, VP Delivery Operations, Intrado Inc.

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