Senior information systems professional with more than 18 years of experience in information management and cyber security. Motivated and personable, with a record of successful professional achievement, notably introducing and integrating technology into the legislative branch of the federal government within Congressional leadership. Talent for quickly mastering new technology and improving processes, improving professional relationships and managing expectations. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at management and executive levels. Accustomed to handling classified information, as well as sensitive and confidential records.
There is no substitute for hard work.
- Thomas Edison -
Experience at a Glance
18years of experience
6570days managing IT
157680hours on the job (24/7)
100percent committment to security
Resume
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Education
Sep 2017
Political Leadership Development Program
Sorensen Institute
Ph.D Candidate, Government and International Affairs-PGG
Virginia Tech University
Sep 2017
May 2017
Cyber Leadership (Cyber-L) Program
National Defense University
Comprehensive Cyberterrorism Defense Certificate
Cyberterrorism Defense Analysis Center (DHS-Certified)
Aug 2016
May 2016
Coursework – Defense Strategy
U.S. Army War College
Security+ Certification
CompTIA
Apr 2016
May 2014
Masters of Arts: Nat. Security (Cyber)
American Military University
National Security Studies
(Concentration: Cyber Security)
Graduate Certificate: Leadership, Joint Military & Cyberspace
Air Force Command and Staff College
May 2013
May 2007
Masters of Science: Information Management
Marymount University
Experience
Jan 2007
Director of Information Technology
Architect, maintain, troubleshoot and support information systems infrastructure for a 175-person office. Train technical and general staff in support processes and troubleshooting techniques. Attend security briefings and brief staff on Information Security best practices. Select, install, configure, and test PC and server hardware, software. Maintain system performance by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning. Troubleshoot system hardware, software, networks and operating and system management systems. Design and run system load/stress testing and escalate application problems to vendor. Establish and test disaster recovery policies and procedures. Design and conduct training programs for Information Security awareness and disaster recovery. Perform system upgrades to include development, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software. Submit information for budgets and monitor expenses.