Cyber Security Access Management

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ANGELA FILIPPOPOULOU, BSEE, MSEE, MBA

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*** ** ****, **** *****, FL, 33432- M: +1-561-***-**** Senior Cyber Security Consultant - US Permanent Resident Green Card holder Exceptional record in international strategic cyber security consulting in design and architecture to improve the security posture of organizations. Extensive technical knowledge in the cyber security technology sector, such as vendor firewalls, XDR solutions, identity and access management. Proven ability to drive dramatic revenue growth, increase market penetration, and deliver new solutions to the market while simultaneously improving efficiency and capabilities, reducing costs, and mitigating risk. Recognized cyber security expert and exhibition speaker. Expert at building and leading top-performing teams. Adept at identifying technical IT needs, designing and proposing solutions like IAM solutions, preparing and delivering C-level security presentations, risk assessments, customer proof of concepts, implementing cost savings. Highly skilled in security diverse solutions Key Business Competencies:

Two Masters in Innovation Management and Electrical&Computer Engineering - 20+ years of experience in several areas of security such as identity and access management technologies -AWS Cloud Practitioner certified – Microsoft Azure and Active Directory and Microsoft Security - ISACA Data Privacy Certified – SASE, ZTNA certified - Advanced Technical Leadership and Competences - Revenue & Market Expansion - Sales and Marketing Strategy – Risk Management – Problem Solving - Change Management - Negotiation & Contract Management – Vendor Partnerships - Relationship Building & Stakeholder Management - Driving Direction, Path, Architecture - Troubleshooting- Operations Management and Process improvement - Leadership & Team Management - Cross-Functional Collaboration & Excellent Communication PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

America Movil-CLARO, AI & Cyber Security Services Executive 2024-currently

Working with Fortune 500 companies, assisting them in their digital transformation, providing managed security services solutions, collaboration security management (Microsoft IAM), cloud migration to Microsoft Azure, cloud backup, security.

Specializing in cyber security, specifically MDR services, CyberSOC managed services, VA and pen testing assessments, IoT and AI physical security software.

Working with major US public and private sector clients on various cyber projects. Actively shaping go-to-market strategy with the marketing team, sales strategy, technical presentations, and leading major proof-of-concepts.

Designing, consulting and presenting solutions to various customers in the East Coast region, with an extensive network of contacts in Miami, South East and the rest of US.

SOFTPROM Distribution, Cyber Security Director 2023-2024

Hired by Softprom, a leading cyber security distributor operating across 17 countries to lead and consult, fostering key relationships, implementing growth-focused practices. Directed the administration of a US funded Ministry of Defense (MoD) FMS program including a large security project in collaborations with Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft IAM.

Designed solutions, interfacing with clients to address concerns, issues and implementing and assessing security controls.

Devised strategies to combat public sector-focused threats and enhance cyber security programs across various domains. Interfacing with key stakeholders to address cyber security concerns via vendors such as Google Mandiant threat intelligence platform service across multiple security domains, enhancing the program's effectiveness with valuable threat detection capabilities.

FASTLANE, Security Consulting Services Director 2022- 2023

Provided comprehensive support across the project life cycle, from assessment and solution design to deployment and optimization for Fastlane, aligning technology with business objectives to propel digital transformation and innovation, through workshops to develop actionable roadmaps. Led the team through Azure and AWS cloud, security, wireless & mobility, storage

& data center, software-defined, and artificial intelligence as well as IAM solutions.

Developed/implemented a Google Cloud training program in collaboration with Google. This initiative resulted in the certification of over 400 IT professionals in Google Cloud technologies. Led the Microsoft Partnership in delivering security projects, including high availability and disaster recovery consulting.

Actively supported the Fast Lane Cyber Academy, that provided intensive training and mentoring and cloud webinars and hackathons, such as Hack the Cert and Cloud Hackathons.

Consulted customers in developing roadmaps for cloud security and governance, ensuring adherence to compliance standards such as GDPR, EU DORA and ongoing management of security protocols for regulatory compliance of customers. PALO ALTO NETWORKS, Cyber Security Consultant/Manager 2020 - 2022

Managed a team of partners and distributors through a diverse portfolio of projects, aimed at fortifying cyber defense capabilities.

Certified in XDR in Data Centers Palo Alto Networks solution, ZTNA advocate, cyber security expert presenter. 2

Spearheaded Prisma Access SASE projects, leveraging cutting edge technologies to bolster network security and optimize remote access functionalities. Built and led the team through executing over 25 Proof of Concepts in banks, service providers

(T-Mobile) and retail enterprises, focusing on X endpoint detection and response, Secure Access Service Edge and cloud incident response, attack surface management and Zero Trust solutions to address evolving threats.

Led a digital transformation project at T-Mobile implementation of Extended Security Orchestration, Automation and Response

(XSOAR) solutions to streamline incident response processes and enhance operational efficiency via automation. Orchestrated large firewall projects designing and deploying robust security measures, including CI/CD Automation Projects.

Excelled in cyber security consulting, channel development, devised and implemented tailored solutions for clients and delivering technical presentations. Drove notable revenue growth and achieved commendations for adeptly managing cross functional teams and delivering results.

Enabled success across diverse market sectors, securing projects with major banks, service providers and enterprises and increased sales revenue by 145%.

TREND MICRO, Cyber Security Consultant/Manager 2018 – 2020

Launched and managed regional offices, driving sales initiatives for cutting-edge cyber security AI solutions, overseeing channel development, partner development, new business creation, distribution selection and management, contract negotiations and delivering technical security presentations.

Doubled the regional turnover within the first year by establishing pivotal partnerships with industry leaders such as IBM and Deutsche Telecom.

Shaped a robust channel ecosystem and spearheaded a T-Mobile security initiative, covering XDR endpoint security SaaS, deep security AI SaaS for 15,000 seats and the Hellenic Police endpoint security and MS IAM project for 17,000 seats.

Provided expert guidance as a cyber security consultant, contributing to the company’s growth and success in the region. FORTINET, Cyber Security Consultant/Manager 2014 – 2018

Led the setup and expansion of a local office, crafted comprehensive go-to-market plans and sales strategies and positioned Fortinet as a leader in cyber security solutions across diverse vertical sectors. Secured high-value contracts such as Greece Cloud project interconnecting all public sector entities to the cloud with IBM, providing Infrastructure as Cloud project, including HA and DR strategies, designed the GrNet Universities Security Network and a large public hospital security network. Next to these large projects, was forging security for a new e-prescription project based on best practices according to HIPPA standards.

Conducted comprehensive cyber risk assessments for clients, utilizing industry leading practices to identify vulnerabilities and threats. Communicated risk findings to clients and collaborated with cross-functional teams to design tailored solutions addressing emerging threats.

Led the team from the number 4 to the number 1 position in the years 2016, 2017, and 2018, according to IDC reports for the region, driving growth and establishing market dominance in a highly competitive environment. INTRACOM TELECOM, Business Development Manager and BSS/OSS Program Manager 2007 – 2014

Established the enterprise business division for the start-up Enterprise Services department. Served in a dual sales and project management capacity and oversaw a multi-country territory.

Drove projects of over 40M of enterprise IT business in finance, telecom, energy, public sector projects in data center design, security protection, BSS/OSS (Microsoft Azure, Symantec, Fortinet, HPE, IBM), VMWare, Kubernetes, IAM (Microsoft, IBM, Cyberark), Cisco switches, IP telephony, wireless networks and smart meter energy networks. T-Mobile, GR-Broadband Services Product Manager, Wholesale Services Design 2005 – 2007 NOKIA NETWORKS, Germany 1999 – 2004

Center of Global Expertise for IP Network Solutions, Product Manager, Radio Access Network Solutions Expert.

For the launch of Europe’s first 3G network in 2000, drove the technical negotiations with the team for a 500M project with T- Mobile. Led the Center of Expertise architecting and designing responses to Telco Bids, securing over 250M of telecom projects. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

MBA in Business Strategy & Innovation Management, 2011, Athens Information Technology (AIT), GR MSc. in Electrical & Computer Engineering W.S.U. USA BSc. in Electrical & Computer Engineering Honors, Cum Laude, W.S.U., USA Certifications & Licenses: HPE Edge to Cloud certified, Palo Alto Networks SDWAN-SASE certified and Data Center Solutions Certified, CDPSE Data Privacy Certified, Silverpeak Aruba SASE Certified, Proofpoint AI Certified, AWS Cloud Practitioner Certified. Knowledge in Microsoft Azure, CI/CD Automation, Kubernetes, Terraform, Cloud Formation. Cisco sales, Fortinet sales certified. Trained in CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO27001, PCI-DSS, NIST 800-53, DORA, HIPPA, GDPR. The Art & Science of Negotiation (Harvard Kennedy School course), Telecom 3G/5G trained, Agile, CRM, Monitoring, knowledge of Cyberark, IBM, Microsoft IAM, VPN, VPC, IDS/IPS, Key Management, Cloud Cost Optimization (AWS, Azure, Calculators). ISACA Silver member & former SheLeadsTech, Guidepoint Technical Consultant.

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