George Prater
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Professional summary
Results-oriented Senior Principal Hardware/Software Systems Engineer with extensive experience in threat modeling and vulnerability analysis. Successfully led security initiatives at Dell EMC, enhancing product security and integrating cloud solutions. Committed to advancing secure hardware and software systems.
Employment history
DELL/EMC Senior Principal Security Systems Engineer Virtual
Mar 2019 - Mar 2024
• Executed security projects, obtaining executive approval
• Developed strategies, enhancing multi-company environments
• Conducted vulnerability analysis, using advanced tools
• Managed integrations, utilizing SAFe methodologies
• Developed hardening controls for secure development
Quantum Corp Consulting Cloud-First Strategy & Architecture Program Manager
Jan 2018 - Sep 2018
• Created cloud security strategies – Evaluated Okta, Jumpcloud – Developed BI dashboards
• Led selection of security tools – Analyzed Palo Alto logs – Integrated Microsoft threat protection
• Implemented threat protection – Used CrowdStrike, Qualys – Improved security systems
Alaskan Airlines Consulting Security Architecture Program Manager
Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
• Managed Azure migrations, setting security standards
• Conducted firewall audits, enhancing compliance
• Safeguarded data, overseeing network access
T-Mobile Consulting Cyber Security Systems Engineer
Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
• Managed applications through SDL
• Implemented data protection measures
• Participated in daily scrums
• Conducted security assessments
Intel Labs Consulting Systems Engineer & Platform Cloud Infrastructure PM
Dec 2016 - Jun 2017
• Created security solutions for AWS PaaS
• Conducted threat modeling for IoT products
• Completed SDL compliance for security
• Collaborated with AWS security experts
Boeing Cloud Systems Engineer Lead / Sr. IT PM
Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
• Ensured compliance with multiple regulations
• Led team to maintain 99.99% uptime
• Directed disaster recovery and incident management
• Managed AWS PaaS operations and service
• Coordinated with Microsoft on architecture
Boeing Airline Customer Portal System Critical Incident Manager
Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
• Authority on DR, failover for aviation portals
• Managed security, performance, network incidents
• Developed SLA targets, monitored compliance
• Led recovery, incident action plans
• Maintained uptime for digital aviation platforms
Boeing Customer Systems Engineer Program Manager IT Architect
Mar 2006 - Dec 2012
• Managed application security – Oversaw project management – Developed 3D light geometry – Led IT tools for new products – Architected data warehouse
Microsoft Program Manager III
Mar 2005 - Mar 2006
• Facilitate app onboarding
• Ensure server security
• Deploy 64-bit systems
• Coordinate server relocations
• Integrate ITIL MOF and CRM
Intermec Consulting Program Manager
• Spearhead $700M proposal efforts
• Demonstrate equipment capabilities
• Improve system efficiency
AT&T Wireless Equipment Engineer
1997 - 2003
• Design RF frame relay systems
• Oversee $500mil NRE projects
• Integrate Cisco solutions
Education
University of Denver MS Systems Engineering Management
University of Utah BS Geological Engineering
ABET Accredited
University of Utah BS Economic Geology
Courses
FAA Commercial Instrument Pilot SEL & Helicopter
US Navy Pilot School Helicopter and Airplane Wings
Boeing Systems Engineering Academy for 787, 797
Additional information
Certifications
CISA Exam SOX certified information systems auditor exam
Military Service
Tactical Action Officer on Aircraft Carrier - Commanded ALL C4I Systems, EW Sea Air Radars
Naval Air Systems Command Officer NAS Whidbey Is.
SKILLS
Vulnerability detection
Systems Integration
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Technical Leadership
Systems Engineering
Security Architecture
Project Management