Over twenty years of diversified management and security experience in various managerial, supervisory and project management positions.  Proven and extensive experience with industry and government  standard compliance, penetration tests and vulnerability assessments, analysis, design, implementation, support, securing, and management of Metropolitan, Local, and Wide Area Networks for Small Business, ISP's, Government and fortune 500 companies, providing services from management, budgeting, project design to implementation and support. Excellent organizational, inter-personal, and development skills.

 

Career Profile and Accomplishments

 

●             Experience as Director/Management and technical lead with a multi-server and hardware platform implementation of entire back office infrastructure including MAN/WAN/LAN, Email, Security, SIP, Database servers for multiple companies from 30 to over 7500 clients (employees/persons).

●             Executive duties over budgeting, personnel management, strategic planning, design, developed and implementation  over network infrastructure, security and compliance that helped grow the company from 150 to over 5000 clients (employees), to over $100M revenue and market cap of $1B.

●             Division Manager /Technical Lead in large scale (Fortune 500 data center) for equipment and service identification, decommission process planning, and decommission of outdated data centers while developing new infrastructure.

●             Managed several teams and projects that provide support for Multiple Managed Services Clients managing their Servers, UCS, Networking, and Data Center environments

●             Lead Manager and Technical lead for daily infrastructure operations, security, troubleshooting, capacity planning, migration, and deployment of security devices and policies for production and disaster recovery data centers.

●             Project Management and Technical Lead for regulatory compliance projects such HIPAA, PCI, SCADA, and Sarbanes-Oxley, including internal penetration tests and vulnerability assessments

●             Implemented and operated security systems and infrastructure to support both domestic and International locations, multiple network operation centers. (F5, Juniper, Checkpoint and Cisco)

●             Analyzed, designed and implemented various IT infrastructure project requirements, projections and funding for various DoS and Army groups (101^st Airborne, 404th, 416th, 4th ID, 1st Armor and Striker Brigade), Civilian Contractors (Bearing Point, Raytheon, SAIC, Bell South, KBR) and local Iraqi Ministries.

●             Developed and implemented Project Plan to repair, replace and create a Country Dual Fiber Optic Ring from Baghdad thru Northern Iraq (Kirkuk, Suli, DaHuk, Mosul, Tikrit, Arbil and BaQuba).

●             Regional Manager for Circuit City Stores, Inc overseeing 6 store locations, personnel, budget, planning and inventory.

 

Technical & Standards

Security design, administrator, migration, Security Reports and Log analysis · Network statistics and alerting including hotfix deployments, Solarwinds · Deploy, Support and migrate Checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto and Cisco ASA/PIX · RSA (Token and Event Management)· SSL VPN· Cisco Router, Switches, PIX, ASA Deploy, Management and migrations · Websense Triton· Bluecoat Reverse Proxy · Nessus · Cisco Unified Communications · Sourcefire · Tipping Point · SEM/SIM SIEM Syslog and Netflow design and support ▪ Security assessments conducted for fortune 500 companies based on individual compliances regulations (DISC, OFAC, FERC, SCADA, PCI, PCI-DSS, RISC, HIPAA and SOX)

 

Formal Education and Training

Masters of Science, Management Information Systems, Concordia University

Bachelors of Science, Management Information Systems, Concordia University

San Jacinto College: Chemical Processor Technology Certificate 1991

United States Air Force: graduated: masonry, construction, carpentry, industrial electric, computer electronics, and CAD.

Professional Experience

 

Data Center Architect / Senior Security Architect

Virima LLC / AWSODA Systems LLC, Phoenix, Las Vegas, West coast region (Support for Pennsylvania, Singapore and Macau)

June 2013 – Current

●       Data Center Architect, led several engagements with a variety of clients, both nationally and globally, providing these types of skills and expertise:

●       Development of vendor strategies and best practices within the information technology environment.

●       Provide technical pre-sales and customer relationship management for growing IT industry segment centered around data agility and private and public cloud architectures.

●       Development of data center transformation strategies and recommendations for clients looking to improve their data center operations

●       BCP and Disaster Recovery strategies, planning and implementation and testing of the implemented strategies.

●       Microsoft 365 Exchange deployments. Have done both internally hosted as well as cloud based implementations. 

●       Data network design and implementation for existing or new facility build outs.

●       Senior Security Engineer, redesign, build and support multi location VPN infrastructure.(Checkpoint, Cisco, Palo Alto and Juniper)

●       Increase stability of network; tune Firewalls to meet 10-gigabit infrastructure requirements.

●       Technical lead for the analysis, design, deployment and migration of substandard data center consisting of unknown variables to a modern and advanced data center and a new off site data center.

●       Technical Lead for vendor review and analysis for all software, hardware, and network requirements to meet Cable One requirements.

●       Reduced annual security hardware and software license renewal rate by 45% and created a scheduled upgrade process for a 3 year cycle.

 

Senior Security Engineer / Southwest Practice lead

OpenSky, Phoenix, Arizona

January 2011 – June 2013

Contract: Zero bench hours

●       Senior Security Engineer, assisting business development in growth of Southwest practice

●       Increased Southwest division profits by adding additional client for Arizona, California, Texas and Utah territories.

●       Manager/Technical lead for the analysis, design, deployment and migration of substandard data center consisting of unknown variables to a modern and advanced data center and a new disaster recovery center for several fortune 500 companies.

●       Technical lead for vendor review and analysis for all software, hardware, and network requirements to meet client needs.

●       Manager/Technical lead for the support of internal and external application / server / hardware decommission projects as needed.

●       Technical lead for security assessments in PCI and PII compliance, design, deploy and support for multiple client needs.

●       Screening candidates for Networking and Security positions, Contract and FTE. Reduced client interview time and turnover.

●       Project Manager/Technical lead for the deployment of  Splunk policy for corporate international monitoring of Events and Incidents (SIEM)

●       Project Manager/Technical lead for the deployment and migration of Security Firewalls and policy to Checkpoint R75, Netscreens, Cisco ASA

●       Project Manager/Technical lead for the deployment and migration of Load Balancers and policy to F5, Netscaler, and Cisco CSS

●       Project Manager/Technical lead for the support, planning, and migration of Cisco Networks including routing, switching, and IP management

●       Project Manager/Technical lead for multiple clients, assisting team members by making sure the client expectations are meet and consultants are productive.

 

Professional Experience Continued

 

Network Security Specialist / SCADA Team Lead

Triad Resources, Houston, Texas

August 2007 - January 2011

Contract: Spectra Energy, Houston, Texas

August 2007 - January 2011

●       Project Manager/Technical lead for the design, deployment, and maintenance of Websense Triton appliance, Bluecoat reverse proxy's for E-Commerce trading, web single sign in for several load balanced links and servers; Citrix password manager for all HR, Financial, and internal websites. US and Canada locations supporting 7500 users

●       Technical Lead for the deployment and migration of Cisco Unified Communications IP phone systems from Mitel PBX. Specialized on the CUPS migration from Microsoft IM solution to Cisco/Jabber open source solution. Migration planning from TDM to SIP

●       Technical lead for the deployment of RSA Appliances for external employee access and third party customer and vendors.

●       Technical lead for FERC compliance, Security Audits, SCADA and create budgeted solution to meet compliance.

●       Vendors review and analysis for all software, hardware, and network requirements.

 

Director of IT / IT Manager

Tidal Software, Inc. (Palo Alto and Pasadena, CA, Houston, TX, Camberley, England, Walldorf, Germany)

Houston, TX

December 2005 - August 2007

●       Management of IT personnel, financial planning and distribution, network planning, implementation and development for five (5) locations.

●       Manager and Technical lead of team for the planning, implementing, supporting and maintenance of Cisco switches, VPN concentrator and PIX, Windows, UNIX, Linux, AS400).

●       Manager/Technical lead for the support and maintenance of proper function of test domains to include PeopleSoft, SAP, and Microsoft CRM.

 

BAT (Biometrics Automation Team) Database Manager / Developer (Middle East) (GS-15/ Security Clearance held)

Oberon Associates, Inc. TMEC/LTO Lab; Deployments to Horn of Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan and Qatar. Ft. Huachuca, AZ

Jan 2005-Nov 2005

●        Project Manager and Technical lead for the build, development and support Biometric Networked solutions for ECP, HST and LEP Teams in theater Analyst. To allow collection for DoD entities, development, diagnose solutions in the for deployed environments.

●        Provided Latent fast search solution to CONOUS and OCOUNUS customers

●        Technical lead for the build, develop and support Biometric device system support for DoD entities, development network for TMEC LAB

●        Manager and Technical lead for the deployment, training and support fielded BAT system in Iraq, Afghanistan, Qatar and HOA

●        Manager and Technical lead for the deployment, training and train Server deployments in Middle east deployments, counterintelligence/Human Intelligence software, Integrate COTS and GOTS packages in a platform independent system environment.

●        Penetration and vulnerability testing of new software modules and regression testing the overall BAT system on multiple Microsoft Windows Platforms and a multitude of hardware platforms.

●        Technical lead for the deployment and testing of DITSCAP system and software IAVA and security requirements.

●        Provide software developers with current security guidance for best-business practice in code development.

●        Windows Server 2000/2003 – Active Directory, XP Pro XP Tablet, XP Embedded, Visual Studio .NET, SQL Server 2000/2005 Beta2, Exchange 2003, SharePoint 2003 Services, Symantec Live State Recovery and Ghost Solution Suite.

●        Provide feedback, reports and solution for new hardware, software and network solution for current and upcoming development.

 

Professional Experience Continued

S&K Technologies IT/Commo Computer Specialist III (GS-15E/Active Security Clearance)

S&K Technologies, Inc. Iraq / Houston, TX

Oct 2003-Jan 2005

●        Direct Report, Management and Lead for the analyzing, design and implementation of various IT infrastructure projects financials, technical requirements and projections for entire Northern Territories of Iraq, overseeing personnel from a collective of military and civilian contract from several different countries; approximately 35 direct reports with 200 subordinates not including individuals with ORHA, DOS, and 4 separate Army divisions.

●        Technical lead for the support of Windows 2000, 2003 Server farm in conjunction with UNIX and Linux servers

●        Direct Report and Manager, Project Manager, Information Security Specialist, Network Engineer Manager, Application Systems Design, Due Diligence, Firewall Maintenance, Implement and Maintain Quality Assurance Processes, Implement and Test New Technologies, Information Systems, Intrusion Detection Analysis, Local Area Network, MS Office, Microsoft Office Products, Network Design and Infrastructure, Networking, Penetration Analysis, Server Maintenance, Systems Analysis, Systems Application, Maintenance, Technical Compliance & Documentation, Telecommunications, Wide Area Network.

●        Direct Report and Manager and Technical lead for all radio, satellite, and Internet Communication in Northern region.

●        Gathered INTEL from Military, Civilian and NGO Sources and disseminated as appropriate

●        Direct Report, Project Manager and Technical lead for development and implementation: Project Plan to repair, replace and create a Country Dual Fiber Optic Ring from Baghdad thru Northern Iraq (Kirkuk, Suli, DaHuk, Mosul, Tikrit, Arbil and BaQuba); procedures for Internet usage and security implementation according to DoD suggested standards and security levels; and approximately 80 separate small LAN Internet groups (minimum of 24 Desktops, one server and one satellite with appropriate security and maintenance software, including documentation and training manuals) utilizing local IT resources for installation in Schools (College, Entry level - High School)

●        Direct Report, Manager and Technical Lead for the analyzing, design, implementation, and management: various IT infrastructure project requirements, projections and CPA financial funding for various Army groups (101^st Airborne, 404th, 416th, 4th ID, 1st Armor and Striker Brigade), Civilian Contractors (Bearing Point, Raytheon, SAIC, Bell South, KBR) and local Iraqi Ministries; project plans for microwave communication network allowing various Northern Governate Coordinates communication for an immediate problem resolution during telecommunication development, ultimately to assist in local emergency (ambulance, police, fire) communications; VHF back up (operational) solution with 7 Repeaters in the Northern Iraq region allowing CPA and contractors 90% coverage in vehicle or hand held radio's; various CPA - Iraqi Ministries project to include: rebuilding of Concrete plant, assessing damaged or obsolete equipment and provide recommendation for equipment decreasing overall production cost. Thus generating an increase in revenue, allowing less dependence on importing material; projects to rebuild, upgrade and repair telecommunications and local services, ultimately connecting all Northern cities as a long term goal.

●        Support for ORHA (US Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance) and CPA internal daily IT needs.

●        Direct Report, Manager and Technical Lead for the rollover from ORHA to CPA including the tracking of inventory, purchases and data support for projects, personnel and documentation for Northern Region (Kirkuk, Suli, Da Huk, Mosul, Tikrit, Arbil and Ba Quba).

●        Direct Report, Manager and Technical lead for the set-up, design and implementation of the operation centers for CPA staff from "ground-up" to include: furniture, Satellite internet, IP Phones, Secure Phones, Satellite phone for OPS offices and field support.

●        Hired and trained local Iraqi staff to support CPA and KBR needs. Worked with Kurdish, Assyrian and Sunni communities to improve technology equipment and knowledge to enable growth and education as the country develops.

●        Direct Report, Manager and Technical Lead for the design and implementation in coordination with KBR and OPS Centers to create a HF radio solution and Emergency travel kits for vehicles.

●        Technical Lead in obtaining and analyzing information for: site security, personnel checks, and travel route documentation, US Army and Air force in the collection of GPS coordinates and information, enabling the creation of accurate maps based on area threat levels, with alternate routes under hostile situations; DoS in the collection and analyses of data, Transportation and protection for IDP  (Iraqi Displaced Persons); CPA and US Army C6 in implementation of a 3 year GSM prepaid cellular service project by working with local in-place cellular systems to upgrade and compete with international providers building in Iraq.

●        Obtained Certification and assisted Personal Security Teams ("US" Air Force OSI, "UK" CRG, "UK" Global, "US" Black Water and "US" Triple Canopy) in fulfilling their responsibilities when personnel was limited, to obtain the appropriate security level for traveling delegates from various Coalition Authorities.

Professional Experience Continued

 

Director IT Operations,

Mongoose Tech, Inc. Houston, TX

April 2002-Sept 2003

●        Director IT Operations team who’s roll included the Analyzing, design, implementation and documentation of  LAN and the deployment of Windows 2000 Active Directory domain.

●        Tasks included but not limited to: Financial Planning, Project Management, approval and overseeing of the design of Active Directory Schema, Deployment and support of Network to client with remote office VPN support, documentation for IT personnel, technical support, design and implementation of Microsoft-related solutions such as Windows 2000, Exchange 2000, Policies, IIS servers for onsite and remote clients, creating procedures for Portal Studio connection and support documents to include Quality Control Process and Demonstrational Sale purpose of product functions and connection to the Network Services.

●        Migration and Merging of a Sun and Linux domain environment to Windows 2000 domain, Created Single Sign scripts for Samba shares to reduce support time of user support Developed a phone solution via VOIP to reduce Telephone's overall cost of remote offices and employees.

 

Network Security Administrator / Security Team Lead

Cyberonics Inc. Houston, TX

May 2000-April 2002

●        Technical lead for the support, design and implementation of Novel - NT4.0 Network to Windows 2000 Active Directory. Tasks included designing and support of Active Directory Schema, Deployment and support of Checkpoint Firewall with client and remote office VPN support documentation for helpdesk.

●        Technical lead for the analysis, design and implementation of Citrix XP, Windows 2000 Server, and Windows 2000 Advance Server cluster connected a Xiotech for support of Microsoft SQL 2000 Enterprise and Exchange 2000 Enterprise, Deployed Microsoft SMS 2.0 to server and clients, Deployed NETIQ Appserver and Webtrends for IIS 5 and Apache Server.

●        Technical lead for the creation and implementation of procedures for content filtering, security for LAN, WAN and remote clients via e-mail, http, removable media, and document for Avaya thru implementation of VOIP clients thru firewalls and integrated Voice mail into Exchange for all clients

●        Top-level support Windows 9x, 2000 and XP clients across dial up, LAN, WAN and VPN.

●        Developed live environment for Sales software data transfer from SalesLogix to Vaultus Mobile software.

 

Network Operations Supervisor

La Porte Independent School District La Porte, TX

July 1998-May 2000

●        Member of the Information Management & Networking Support Group. Engagements included roles as lead network Technician support in the design and implementation of Cisco ATM networks for La Porte ISD MAN.

●        Design and implementation of networks, test labs, Role out procedures, Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches & Cisco ATM backbone, Cisco PIX Firewall with Websense content filter, and Cisco Works 2000 network management systems, procedures and documentation for Helpdesk, Developed Ghost image to restore, create new workstations, and support 9x and workstation clients across MAN (Metropolitan area Network).

●        Design and implementation of Microsoft-related solutions such as Windows NT Server, Windows NT advance server cluster with Unisys SAN, Microsoft Exchange 5.5, Microsoft SMS 2.0, Microsoft Proxy & IIS 4 servers for 7500 clients.

●        Developed Mitel phone solutions to all clients thru fiber MAN with Email Voice mail connection.