Curriculum Vitae
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Professional Profile
· Consummate security information officer passionate about the impact of technical innovation.
· Pioneering architect of encrypted security and disaster recovery systems.
· Demonstrated expert in global security accomplished through effective project leadership.
· Investigate, collect, analyze, and mitigate risks associated with security and safety in multiple areas of business, capital, human, physical, and intellectual asset protection.
· Decisively advise and create solutions focused on continuity of operations including the first ED IS evaluation process used to institute hardware and software security products incorporating RFI/RFP processes, LAB testing, and secure systems design.
· Detail oriented master wood worker and violin maker.
Key Accomplishments
· Directed the Alliance Data Systems program for guaranteed privacy compliance with Graham Leach Bliley Act (GLBA).
· Redesigned the aviation network controlling all commercial airline traffic in North and South America.
· Authored security and access control white papers for a Vinson & Elkins HIPAA consortium.
· Regularly advise companies such as Airinc, City of Hope and Halliburton in security strategy, secure architecture development, and forensics and intellectual property investigations.
Education
· Ph.D. in Computer Science, Kennedy-Western University, Thousand Oaks CA
· Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Memphis State University
· Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Kennedy-Western University
Highlights of Professional Experience
Enterprise Security Architect, Electronic Data Systems (EDS), 2003-Present
· Oversee and provide direction on all enterprise network solutions.
· Head the HIPAA project for secure remote access, accomplishing initiation 6 weeks ahead of drop dead compliance date of April 20, 2005 and installation at 5 SMCs, with roll over to production on April 19.
· Manage the Processing Card Industry (PCI) project responsible for securing encrypted application access with 2-factor authentication for all EDS credit card processing services; one SMC in production in 2005, with 3 scheduled for 2006.
Directory, IS Security, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, Alliance Data Systems, 2001-2000
· Directed all IS Security activities through Server and Network architecture planning, risk assessment and mitigation, and working with the SAS 70 and OCC auditors for continued certification.
· Guided development and implementation team associates in design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of all Disaster Recovery efforts for compliance to Graham Leach Bliley Act (GLBA).
· Established and developed the IS Security Policies, operating procedures.
· Oversaw the implementation of new security devices and processes.
· Fostered dynamic relationships with senior executives and Board of Directors.
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Chairman and CEO, Securely Hosted, Inc., 2000-2001
· Created the strategic business plan for company growth, and provided guidance and support to engineering and production entities.
· Built lucrative relationships with clients, successfully negotiated contracts, and performed network security audits and forensic investigations for clients of Vinson & Elkins, LLC in line with compliance and intelligence security issues.
· Integral to the provision of Vinson & Elkins client support services as the author of 2 white papers covering Information Access Control and Security Assessment.
Chief Security Officer, Data Return Corp., 1999-2000
· Originated and established the IT and physical security programs including planning, SOPs, specifications and requirements, development oversight, testing and evaluating and analyzing security products, and training security personnel in forensics.
· Evaluated and assisted clients in designing tailored security programs in line with assessed security requirements.
Senior Networking and Information Security Consultant, Network-1 Security Solutions, 1998-1999
· Collaborated with the FBI to track down and prosecute cyber criminals, as well as conducted security surveys and audits to identify and close security gaps for major clients.
· Contributed to Network-1 strategic growth by designing secure solution products for Enterprise Networks, redesigning a major aviation network serving the Americas, and managed all large consulting contracts.
Senior Security Architect, EDS, 1998 (PLEASE CHECK DATES)
· Selected to represent Electronic Data Services senior management as a consultant and advisor to EDS WAN and Internet Engineering groups in the United States.
Information Security Technical Leader, EDS, 1996-1998 (PLEASE CHECK DATES)
· Charged with responsibility for identifying and implementing Enterprise VPN and Firewall solutions that provide secure VPN sessions through all EDS VPN hardware and soft activities.
· Successfully piloted the security technical team evaluating risks and providing effective Firewall and VPN solutions.
· Signoff authority for securing Internet and WAN connections, remote access and connectivity between EDS and customer Intranets.
· Proactively identified and closed a process gap by developing EDS IS evaluation processes.
· Explored, enhanced and integrated processes including RFI/RFP, LAB, testing, design, installation, configuration, administration, reporting and technical support, providing a value added, comprehensive solution serving overall profitability.
Wide Area Network Design Engineer, EDS, 1996 (PLEASE CHECK DATES)
· Designed the WAN utilizing Cisco routers, NT Clients and Servers, Frame Relay, and 56K-T3 circuits.
· Conducted all Firewall testing to ensure system security against infection and infiltration.
· Successfully migrated all workstations and peripherals from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95.
Lead Engineer, EDS, 1993-1996
· Applied project planning, coordination and administration talents toward spearheading, planning and delivering reengineering projects.
· Demonstrated superior leadership skills in leading the newly formed R&D group, setting up the test labs for all hardware and software testing, and training all personnel in product development and test procedures.
· Designed the hardware and developed all software for the MT-2000 automated motherboard tester that quadrupled production time without adding personnel.
· Wrote and implemented the monitor repair course, significantly improving quality and productivity.
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Prior Position Highlights
· Consultant, Analytical Technical Consultants, 1993: Consulted with clients on various monitors.
· Manager Electronic Engineering, National Presort, 1989-1993: Negotiated winning proposals and oversaw multiple projects including a contract valued at $30M.
· Programmer, Various companies, 1985-1989: Designed proprietary software solutions.
· President/Chief Engineer, Micro-Watt Designs, 1981-1985: Launched a successful security SW firm.
Security Expert Engagements (partial)
· Oil & Gas Industry: Identified and secured digital and investigative evidence in a forensic investigation for Fortune 500 companies covering a possible $150M breach and theft of proprietary databases, resulting in immediate and appropriate recovery actions.
· Health Care: Produced forensics evidence in a case before the U.S. Attorney General in support of a security breach at a cancer research hospital.
· Credit/Debit Transaction Processing: Investigation helped a major firm seal vulnerabilities and take corrective action in updating Information Security Policies.
· Aviation Industry: Update of a communications system from SNA to IP with extensive security and recommended state of the art technology upgrades corrected extensive vulnerabilities in North American ground to air and air to ground communications.
Technical Training
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· MS Project |
· Access |
· Excel |
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· PowerPoint |
· Windows |
· Cisco Router Configuration |
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· Networking Theory |
· Networking Architecture |
· LAN Protocol |
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· Distributed Applications |
· Network Security |
· Network Troubleshooting |
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· ATM |
· UNIX, LINUX |
· C/C++ |
Certifications
· Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)/Instructor
· Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
· National Security Agency, Information Assessment Methodology (NSA IAM)
Professional Memberships
Advisory Board Member, Information Assurance, University of Dallas
Honored Professional, National Who’s Who in Business and Professional, Ed. 2001-2002
Military Service
United States Marines, Honorable Discharge
Meritoriously promoted through the ranks to Sergeant
Presentations
· Author and Presenter, “Article Title”, Pub Name.