SUMMARY

• A highly experienced technology and security executive with 20+ years’ experience in various industries. Led teams of 65+ personnel and managed budgets in excess of $20M. Experience in building and operating Information Technology and Information Security departments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential - Greensburg, IN

Director, Information Security

Responsibilities:

• CISO role for Regional Bank during multiple Mergers and Acquisitions
• Interact with executive staff and members of the Board of Directors to advise and educate on risk related matters
• Set strategy and put in motion steps to align organization with NIST framework Hired to enhance the overall security posture of the organization Oversight for all data compliance requirements (PCI, Privacy, HIPAA, etc)

Confidential - Fort Collins, CO

Director, Information Technology and Information Security

Responsibilities:

• CIO and CISO role for various global companies within a private portfolio Continuous oversight of $1B company (Otter Products) security and risk management program Served as Interim Otter Products CIO during transition period
• Interact with executive staff and members of the Board of Directors to advise and educate on risk related matters
• Managed team of 65+ personnel
• Built various security and risk management programs from the ground up Ensured the technology, integrity and security of multiple companies Redesigned the support infrastructure processes Managed budget of over $20M
• Implemented ITIL processes and leveraged ISO framework where applicable Oversight for all compliance requirements (PCI, Privacy, HIPAA, etc)
• Created a culture of leadership and accountability Provide global leadership on technology and security related items

Confidential- Fort Collins, CO

Information Security Manager

Responsibilities:

• CISO responsibility for $1B global retail and manufacturing company
• Oversight included physical, data, litigation support, IA, privacy, policy and incident handling Built the security and risk management program from the ground up
• Interacted with executive staff and members of the Board of Directors to advise and educate on risk related matters
• Developed and implemented IT and security policies and procedures Oversight for all compliance requirements (PCI, Privacy, HIPAA, etc)
• Ensured the integrity and security of digital assets within the company Supported various mergers and acquisitions from a security and integrations stance Implemented ITIL processes around risk management where applicable

Confidential - Loveland, CO

Network Security Manager

Responsibilities:

• Provided leadership for all aspects for networking and information security reporting to the CIO Advised executive team of risks to digital assets and infrastructure
• Set goals, design strategic plans and monitor current business process for continual improvement Provided project management for all networking and security projects that cross various business lines Redesigned network to provide better security and network segmentation

Confidential - Fort Collins, CO

Sr Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provided contract leadership and guidance around information security Evaluated and piloted all network security products including AV, HIPS, SIEM and NAC
• Managed, implemented, configured and troubleshot multiple Confidential ASA/PIX firewalls, Juniper Netscreen firewalls, Confidential VPN devices, Juniper Secure Access VPN devices, Confidential IPS/IDS, Web Proxies, Confidential MARS, Confidential routers and switches
• Ensured NIST guidelines were followed per government requirements Member of technology review and security boards

Confidential

Sr Network Security Architect

Responsibilities:

• Provided leadership and guidance around information security for a local ISP Evaluated and piloted all network security products including AV, HIPS, SIEM and NAC Ensured PCI compliance
• Managed, implemented, configured and troubleshot multiple Confidential ASA/PIX firewalls, Juniper Netscreen firewalls, Confidential VPN devices, Juniper Secure Access VPN devices, Confidential IPS/IDS, Web Proxies, Confidential MARS, Confidential routers and switches
• Developed IT network and security policies and procedures.
• Member of technology review and security boards.

Confidential

Sr Network Security Architect

Responsibilities:

• Engineered multiple high level projects for oil and gas companies as a consultant
• Securely re-architected AK HQ office for major oil and gas client with minimal down time and service impact
• Provided consulting leadership and guidance around information security
• Managed, implemented, configured and troubleshot multiple Confidential ASA/PIX firewalls, Juniper Netscreen firewalls, Confidential VPN devices, Juniper Secure Access VPN devices, Confidential IPS/IDS, Web Proxies, Confidential MARS, Confidential routers and switches
• Member of technology review and security boards

Confidential

Network Services and Security Manager

Responsibilities:

• Led and developed global network and security teams for a $1B federal contracting company reporting to the CIO
• Provided budget insight, personnel management and architectural decisions for all areas of security and networking.
• Oversaw all aspects of data security Redesigned HQ network for major move Implemented security policies and controls