Data Security, Firewall Installation, OSINT, Intrusion Detection
Resume:
Brian S. Harper
Evanston, IL 60202
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Summary
Highly experienced CTO and Network Engineer with over 25 years of experience in managing people, motivating teams, software development, and network / systems design. Expert in IT state-of-the-art technologies including Networking, Data Security, Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS Cloud systems. Adept at developing and implementing data security strategies and solutions to safeguard sensitive information and ensure industry compliance.
Cost-Efficiency & Savings
●Developed and managed an in-house software development team, achieving annual savings of $2.5 million.
●Managed internal redesign of The College's website without outside vendors, resulting in $1.5 million in savings compared to projected costs of external vendors.
●Managed an annual budget of $11.5 million, ensuring optimal resource distribution and consistent adherence to financial targets. Budgeting included management of vendor relations, capital and opX spending, quarterly projections, and vendor consolidation
Strategic Leadership & Execution
●Advanced and inspired a team of 80 IT professionals, overseeing network operations and spearheading cybersecurity initiatives, while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and results-driven performance. Team included network engineers, technical support staff, business analysts, project managers, business analysts, software developers, security engineers, compliance analysts, Microsoft Azure / Amazon AWS engineers, and AI / ML programmers
●Ensured cost savings by maintaining 0% (zero percent) staff attrition in the Information Technology Department compared to 20% attrition in eleven other departments
●Executed role of Data Security officer overseeing the data security team and providing hands-on assistance when needed
Network Excellence
Expertise in Cisco IOS, Meraki, Cisco switches and firewalls, router and switch configuration, DNS, DHCP, VLAN configuration, IDS and IPS integration, IP address design and implementation, LAN and WAN design, load balancers, and network WAFs.
Data Security Expertize
Implemented advanced security solutions such as 24/7 security monitoring, SIEMs, intrusion detection systems, and honeynets, reducing vulnerabilities and fortifying organizational defenses.
Expert in Barracuda, Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Sonicwall firewalls, AlienVault and Splunk SIEMs,
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Cloudstrike and Rapid7 IDS / IPS, Rapid7, Burpsuite, Qualys, Nessus, and NMAP scanners, Bitlocker and PGP encryption, Cloudflare / AWS WAFs.
Innovation & Strategic Transformation
● Provided strategic planning to meet the present and future needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Federal / State / Best-Practices Compliance
Transformed IT operations to achieve and maintain stringent compliance with a spectrum of critical data security and operation standards including HIPAA, PCI, NIST, COBIT, SOC2, and ITIL.
Employment
Stella Blue Networks
IT Cloud and Networking Consultant
●Provided Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS conversion and migrations to reduce corporate costs and ensure 100% uptime and availability
●Executed data security audits and fixes for corporate customers including Electronic Entry Systems
●Delivered firewall secure solutions for Cisco, Cisco ASA, Barracuda, and Checkpoint
The American College of Surgeons
CTO / Director of Information Technology
●Developed and managed an in-house software development team, achieving annual savings of $2.5 million.
●Managed internal redesign of The College's website without outside vendors, resulting in $1.5 million in savings compared to projected costs of external vendors.
●Managed an annual budget of $11.5 million, ensuring optimal resource distribution and consistent adherence to financial targets. Budgeting included management of vendor relations, capital and opX spending, quarterly projections, RFP development, and vendor consolidations to lower costs.
Network Security Assurance Group (NSAG)
Data Security Consultant / Managing Partner
●Directed successful data security consultancy, delivering top-tier solutions in penetration testing, “white hat” hacking, data security audits, and secure network design and implementations. Provided corporate training in data security.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Technical Writing, University of Illinois mChampaign
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