Resume

EXPERIENCE
Major Telecommuncations Company
2001-Current
Cyber Security Compliance Manager

  • Implemented vulnerability management process and tools supporting Sarbanes-Oxley key controls.
  • Drove project deployment decisions by analyzing security risks on dozens of technologies including Solaris, Linux, Windows 2000, Web Applications, and WiFi.
  • Directed security incident response across 5 nationwide networks to protect $45 million in daily services revenue.
  • Consulted senior management and led 10 person team to outsource large Intrusion Detection System (IDS).
  • Championed more efficient security policies across multiple business units achieving $150,000/year in savings.
  • Investigated illegal and unauthorized activity through computer forensic analysis, reducing exposure to lawsuits and assisting law enforcement in case resolution.
  • Managed security audit expected to increase revenues.
  • Deployed centrally managed desktop firewall to all desktops.

2000-2001 DELOITTE AND TOUCHE, LLP
Seattle, WA
Consultant – Enterprise Risk Services

  • Analyzed performance and reliability issues for a B2C web site at a Fortune 100 financial services company resulting in a 700% reduction in downtime.
  • Led effort to redesign infrastructure for 200 US offices to be fully Internet-based as a part of initiative to save $120 million/year in annual IT costs.
  • Developed and implemented Internet security model to protect sensitive financial data for companies such as Microsoft, General Motors, and Washington Mutual.

1998-1999 FIRSTCITY FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Waco, TX

Internet Engineer / Internet Projects Manager

  • Enabled cost savings of $250,000/month by implementing a secure infrastructure of Firewalls and IPSEC Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to international locations.
  • Architected and deployed secure thin-client solution using Citrix MetaFrame and IIS resulting in applications being deployed in 1/10 the time.
  • Implemented corporate Internet sites to support Investor Relations.

1997-1998 TEXAS HYDRAULICS, INC
Temple, TX
Technical Support Specialist

  • Increased productivity by resolving computing and networking issues for 200 users.
  • Launched first corporate website to drive increased sales and recruiting.

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR
Belton, TX
Bachelor of Arts, May 1999

  • Computer Science Major / History Minor – GPA: 3.2 / Major GPA: 3.6
  • Editor of student newspaper.

ADDITIONAL

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – 2002-2006
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – 2001- 2004
  • Member of FCC’s NRIC Homeland Security Focus Group (Cyber Security) – 2003-2005
  • Charter Member UMHB Computer Science Curriculum Advisory Board – 2002-2006
  • Community Group Website Project Lead - Mars Hill Church, Seattle, WA – 2004

Note: some information removed to protect confidentiality of employers.