SUMMARY:

• 20+ Years of professional experience Leveraging Network Technology to drive Organizational Growth, Performance & Profitability. Demonstrated ability to Architect, Manage and Deliver Multi - Vendor Technology Solutions i.e., D Confidential Center
• Infrastructure, Network Security and Business Process. Senior IT Architect and Program Manager with Key experience in Next Generation Global Solution Design, IT Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Network Transformation i.e., Process Improvement while providing Value, Vision, Direction, Customer Relationship Building and Hands on Leadership in heterogeneous work environments. Experienced at managing IT Project/Program Portfolios, IT/Financial Portfolios and
• Global PMOs that encompass a myriad of Products and Professional Services. Key Business Strengths in leading and managing Large Scale Global Teams across National, International Geographies. Subject Matter Expert with a professional background as a Senior Network Architect in D Confidential Center Design i.e., Voice/Video/D Confidential, Broadband
• Transport Design, SONET/DWDM/MPLS Design, IOT/IOE, Application Security, FW Perimeter Security and Software Defined Networking (SDN). IT Business Leader that delivers, drives and manages strategic priorities i.e., Core Infrastructure, Core Security, D Confidential Integrity, Identity & Access Management, Risk Management and Disaster Recovery.
• Effective Organizer, Planner, IT Architect and Program Manager (Hybrid) with experience Securing and Managing On/Off
• Shore IT Infrastructure Investments/Assets. Lead Network Designer and Planner of D Confidential Security, D Confidential Privacy, Resiliency, Scalability, Cost Effectiveness i.e., Security Compliance. Consultative approach in developing comprehensive
• IT Business Roadmaps in the areas of Network Design, IT Security to deliver maximum ROI results while Mitigating Risk and producing value across an Organization. Discern ability to assess, mitigate and minimize Financial Risks associated with the management, procurement and provisioning of Large Scale Global Deployments. Further experience in
• Managing Large budgets i.e., Programs, PMO’s and IT Resources to achieve timely and cost effective delivery of
• Complex Global Technology Projects. Results oriented Team Player with a diligent, conscientious and calculating work ethic to manage Project Work Flows to effectively accomplish corporate client goals and projected revenue objectives.
• Network Architecture
• Program Management
• Security Architecture
• Transition/Transformation
• D Confidential Center Design
• Process Improvement
• Capital Investment Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Information Security
• Technology Assessments
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Financial Cost Analysis
• Portfolio Management
• Asset Management
• Policy Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Security Architect/Senior Program Manager

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Senior Security Architect and Program Manager to deliver quantifiable results as part of the Information Security Program
• Program Manage and Design High Level Network Topologies and IT Security Roadmaps for the Zebra/Motorola Merger & Acquisition
• Lead the Zebra/Motorola Global Security Initiative to upgrade the Zebra Global Perimeter Security Network and bring to Compliance
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise in Security & IT Risk Management, Network Operations, Security Operations, WAN/LAN Design
• Serve as a Technical Subject Matter Expert utilizing Security Best Practices and the best approach to assure Global Network Security
• Manage and oversee simultaneous Security Infrastructure Projects and report Monthly Program status into the office of Zebra CISO
• Consult and Interface with Zebra/Motorola Clients to determine specific Security Roadmap Initiatives that directly affect the CIO/CISO
• Manage Several Ongoing Security Projects to assure the timely delivery of DMZ Network Security and Information Security Projects
• Determine areas of Improvement within the Global Zebra Organization later reporting to Senior Executive Management with Solutions
• Assess the feasibility of Infrastructure Security Projects to determine the associated Risks and the best course of direction for Zebra
• Perform an IT Security Risk Assessment and detailed Analysis of the Zebra Security Portfolio and identify any potential Key IT Risks
• Assess the current Global Infrastructure Perimeter Firewall DMZ and identify any potential Risks for IT Network Security Breaches
• Effectively collaborate with various Technology Vendors to provide Infrastructure Security Solutions that provide Global IT/IS Security
• Conduct a Global Firewall Perimeter Security Assessment of the Zebra Network i.e., 100+ Remote Locations to assure Compliance
• Manage a Web Sense Security Project to deploy a Global Hybrid Solution that encompasses the Zebra Global Network of 7k Users
• Oversee Zebra/Motorola Project/Program Managers ongoing Security Projects, review Project Plans, Call out Risks, Manage Process
• Conduct Weekly i.e., daily Checkpoint Calls to achieve the desired Project Timeline Outcome, manage deliverables and Key IT Risks
• Remediate over 150+ Firewalls, streamline the Template Configuration process i.e., ACLs, Rule Sets, Policies and Security Controls
• Manage Security Risks to Remediate and Upgrade the current Global Security Network to a Cisco Next Generation Secure Network
• Hold Client/Vendor Meetings to provide an Information Security Roadmap to secure Intellectual Property while assuring Compliance
• Maintain lines of Communication open amongst Key Project Stakeholders, Senior Executive Management and IT/IS Consulting Staff
• Conduct High Level Technical Presentations to a Senior Executive Audience utilizing Web Conferencing Tools i.e., Cisco Web Ex

Senior Security Architect | Senior Program Manager

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

• Deliver and present a Monthly Program Status into the Office of the Confidential CIO/CSO Executive Team for 36 Consecutive Months
• Provide Architectural Support and Risk Mitigation on a Series of Security Projects that impact the Office of the Confidential CIO/CISO
• Manage, Support, Track and Monitor a Series of Confidential Essential Practices (EP) Projects as part of the Confidential Global Security Portfolio
• Lead and Support Confidential Essential Practices i.e., Network Access Control, Incident Response, Secure Engineering, Cloud Security
• Oversee, Transition and Manage a 3 Year Security Roadmap of Complex Global Security Projects for the Office of the Confidential CIO/CISO
• Transition a Total of 50 Highly Complex Security Projects during a 3 Year Tenure in the U.S., Canada, CALA, CEE, UAE, APAC
• Program Manage a Security Investment Portfolio of IT Security Projects, oversee the Program at a High Level assuring success
• Collaborate to Design a Global Secure Infrastructure using Bluecoat Proxies, Network DLP, TAP and DNS Monitoring for Security
• Manage a Global Deployment of Enforced Registration using Active Directory, LDAP and Radius to assure MAC Address Registration
• Manage Global Network Security Solutions that reside in Most of World i.e., India, Japan, China, Australia, Columbia, Ecuador, Chile
• Manage a Global Deployment of 10 Gig Infrastructure, IP Device Discovery, Remote Access Compromise and Network DLP/TAP
• Collaborate and Lead Team Meetings to strategize on the Project Transition of VSL, DLP, DNS, Web Content Filtering Solutions
• Collaborate with AT&T & Confidential Chief IT Architects to Redesign the Confidential Internal Legacy Network Systems Infrastructure to Cisco SDN
• Conduct Weekly Checkpoint Calls on Confidential High Priority Projects circumventing any associated Risks and Security Project Failures
• Collaborate with AT&T Principal Architects to Redesign the Confidential Enterprise Cloud Architecture for a Commercial Prod Environment
• Maintain lines of Communication open amongst Key Project Stakeholders, Senior Executive Management and IT Consulting Staff
• Oversee Senior Confidential & AT&T Program Managers ongoing Security Projects, review Project Plans, Call out Risks, Manage Process

Solution Architect | Transition Program Manager

Confidential, Dallas, TX

Responsibilities:

• Assist with a Transition of 2.5 Bil in Hardware/Software Infrastructure Acquisitions i.e., Lead, Manage and provide inherent direction
• Deliver Technical Program Management and Network Architecture expertise to Transition Global Security Infrastructure Projects
• Serve as the Network Tower Core Technical Team Lead to Transition a Network Infrastructure Environment from Top to Bottom
• Provide leadership and direction relative to the execution of projected milestones, objectives, timelines and PM Transition Initiatives
• Deliver the ongoing Technical Project/Program Management to ACS, Xerox North America Employees i.e., Senior Management
• Assess and Design High Level Network Topologies and IT Security Business Roadmaps for ACS, Financial Payment Solutions
• Conduct High Level Technical Presentations to ACS, Xerox Senior Management and CTO/CIO/VP Level Senior Network Executives
• Determine the project network planning requirements of the migration/transition i.e., documentation and technical requirements
• Provide Architectural Leadership and Design of an MPLS Network of a Core, Distribution, Access Layer Global Secure Network
• Program Manage and assist with the Architectural Integrity and Transition of Infrastructure Projects through recent IT Acquisitions
• Assume Project/Program Leadership to streamline ongoing Security Infrastructure Project Management Infrastructure Life Cycles
• Conduct Technical Deep Dive discussions to accomplish Technical Project Targeted Milestones relative to the Network Tower
• Collaborate and Lead Team Meetings to strategize on the seamless Transition of Multiple Network Locations in Canada and U.S.
• Collaborate with Confidential to assist with a Server Transition of ACS to SunTrust Network Connectivity for multiple locations
• Collaborate with BMO/Harris to Transition Several Server Farms and Cloud Computing Environments as part of the overall Transition
• Lead the Symcor to ACS, Xerox Voice Transition and Migration of all Cisco Unified Communications Voice Hardware Equipment
• Lead the Symcor to ACS, Xerox Network Transition while Leading Network Teams to provide input relative to the overall Transition

Security Architect | Security Program Manager

Confidential, Armonk, NY

Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide support at the Global Security Program Management Level for the Delivery of CISO IT Security Investments
• Provide Strategic Technical Project/Program Management Initiatives for the Confidential CIO/CISO Office and IGA Global Delivery Team
• Manage Multiple Infrastructure Projects for Office of the Confidential CIO/CISO Investment Portfolio of Security Infrastructure Investments
• Serve as a Global Program Manager Subject Matter Expert in the Delivery of D Confidential Privacy, Business Continuity & Risk Management
• Report into the CIO/CISO Management Office to provide existing Project Status of Confidential IGA Internal Security Infrastructure Portfolio
• Manage efforts to implement strategic network security design, planning, transition and execution of Confidential Internal IGA CISO Projects
• Determine any and all associated IT Project Risks, Contingency Planning and Secure Integration of Security Infrastructure Projects
• Manage a Team of Employees i.e., Engineers, Architects and Developers to bring a CISO Project to full Target Project Completion
• Assume a Leadership role in Budget and Financial Forecasting using Confidential Rational Portfolio Management System/Software (RPM)
• Conduct daily and weekly Conference Calls to discuss Project requirements, Project Plans and Statement/Scope of Work (SOW)
• Provide Financial Forecast for CIO IT Security Investment Projects for the Confidential CISO Team of Project and Program Managers at PMO
• Deliver the ongoing Project Planning, Execution and Confidential Phased requirements gathering for CISO Security Infrastructure Projects
• Work for the Confidential IGA CIO Office to deliver Integral Secure Business Practices and Processes at the Program Management Level
• Provide the support of Confidential Internal process for IGA Security Infrastructure Investment Portfolio Projects i.e. Financial Risk Mitigation
• Utilize Project Portfolio Management Tools and Best Practices to Manage an Investment Portfolio of Confidential IGA CISO Security Projects
• Manage and Track the progress of Secure Integration Project Investments i.e., Hardware and Software Development Projects for Confidential
• Assure the adherence of Confidential IES and ITCS 104, ISEC Security Standards and Best Practices for all Confidential Global Business Solutions

Solution Architect | Transition Program Manager

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

• Engaged to assist with the Architectural Integrity and Management of the ADT MPLS Core Network Migration i.e,251 Offices
• Assist with the successful Infrastructure Integration of a (PMO) for the integration of 2 Bil in Infrastructure Acquisitions
• Provide strategic Technical insight relative to Infrastructure, D Confidential Privacy and Financial Project Forecasts for a 4.8 Bil Org
• Manage an MPLS Network Migration Project consisting of 8 D Confidential Centers, 251 Remote Locations, 8 OC Level Circuits
• Manage and oversee simultaneous Infrastructure Projects that are part of the Project Portfolio i.e., Financial Forecasts
• Responsible for providing Network Transition Planning i.e., Program Management for ADT Global Security Services/Tyco
• Participate in the Final MPLS Design of a Cisco Core, Distribution and Access Layer Routed, Switched and Secure WAN
• Deliver technical knowledge transfer to ADT relevant to AT&T Global Infrastructure Design and IT Procurement process
• Maintain lines of Communication open amongst Key Project Stakeholders, Senior Management and IT Contracting Staff
• Collaborate with Infrastructure Teams to include Server Team, Network Team, Security Team, Cloud Team and Operations
• Manage the Infrastructure Acquisition of Canada AI Intercon, Broadview, SST, Simplex Grinnell, TSP BU’s for ADT NA
• Manage and oversee simultaneous Infrastructure Projects that are part of the Project Portfolio i.e., Financial Forecasts
• Responsible for providing Network Transition Planning i.e., Program Management for ADT Global Security Services/Tyco
• Participate in the Final MPLS Design of a Cisco Core, Distribution and Access Layer Routed, Switched and Secure WAN
• Deliver technical knowledge transfer to ADT relevant to AT&T Global Infrastructure Design and IT Procurement process
• Maintain lines of Communication open amongst Key Project Stakeholders, Senior Management and IT Contracting Staff
• Manage the Infrastructure Acquisition of Canada AI Intercon, Broadview, SST, Simplex Grinnell, TSP BU’s for ADT NA

Solutions Architect

Confidential, Armonk, NY

Responsibilities:

• Provide Strategic Technical Project/Program Management i.e., Transition/Transformation Management to Confidential & Clients
• Responsible for providing Network Transition Planning i.e., Program Management for Confidential Global Technology Clients.
• Manage a Network Transition of a Financial Services Company consisting of 2 D Confidential Centers, MPLS, OC Level Circuits
• Project Manage the Network Transition of a Global Infrastructure estimated at 500 Mil in Cisco Hardware for a Trading Org
• Assume a Leadership role in Securing D Confidential i.e., Servers, Routers, Switches, IPS, IDS and Firewalls for Confidential Clients
• Assume Project/Program Leadership to streamline ongoing Network Infrastructure Project Management Life Cycles
• Manage daily and weekly conference calls to manage and provide direction on all ongoing Network Infrastructure Projects
• Determine the project network planning requirements of the migration/transition i.e., documentation and project definition
• Assume leadership and provide direction relative to the execution of milestones, objectives, timelines and PM initiatives
• Mentor and share Technical Knowledge to AT&T Senior Project Managers for the Fulfillment and Execution of IT Projects
• Design Network Technology Roadmaps i.e., Network Architecture, Security and Management of Infrastructure Projects
• Architect a Core, Distribution and Access Layer Hardware i.e., DWDM Rings, Cisco 6500, 7200, 7600’s, ASA 5500’s.
• Deliver technical knowledge transfer to Confidential relevant to AT&T Global Network Design and Hardware Procurement process
• Provide a Network Technology Roadmap i.e., Network Architecture, Security, Process and Project Management for Confidential
• Create detailed Visio Network Drawings that depict current and future state of Local/Global Enterprises for Confidential Accounts
• Design, Procure and Transition a Financial Services Organization to a Newer more robust, resilient and secure WAN/LAN
• Assure the adherence of Confidential IES and ITCS 104, ISEC Security Standards and Best Practices for all Confidential Global Solutions