SUMMARY:

Detailed oriented and focused Cyber Security Analyst with technical background and ability to perform both automated and manual vulnerability checks to ensure security of IT resources. Adaptable, productive and smart enough to collaborate with key organizational personnel to identify unique system characteristics and map complex technical requirements and functionality to standard security controls, policies, and practices. Possess the analytical abilities and critical thinking skills necessary to deliver superior project management and value - added IT services.

CORE COMPETENCES:

• Knowledge of the capabilities associated with the security monitoring products across various IT platforms
• In-depth understanding of standards and requirements outlined
• Experience in performing cyber related tasks, and engineering
• Outstanding ability to work in cross-functional and team-oriented environment with multiple disciplines
• Ability to monitor compliance and conducts periodic reviews of policies
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize and organize activities to meet deadlines while working under intense pressure
• Excellent organizational, people and time management abilities with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional work ethics with ability to function independently with minimum or no supervision
• Highly developed independent judgment and sound decision-making abilities
• Proficient in the use of computer applications like MS Office Suite
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Upper Marlboro, MD

Substitute Teacher

Responsibilities:

• Follow the lesson plan left by the teacher in accordance with district's philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Establish and maintain order in the classroom.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and School Board Policies.

Confidential, Washington, DC

Director

Responsibilities:

• Improve students’ performance through the development of innovative course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
• Cultivate and implement interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials.
• Perform student background reviews to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
• Create, administer and correct tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
• Initiate positive communication with student to understand their needs and design lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
• Schedule visitations by representatives from local colleges; organize, coordinate and publicize career-related events and other opportunities for students to learn about higher education and vocational training and preparation.

Confidential, Largo, MD

Manager, Educator

Responsibilities:

• Determined staffing requirements and interviewed, hired and trained new employees.
• Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.
• Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner.
• Referred students to other educational facilities in the community for higher learning information.
• Acted as a role model for students by exhibiting positive behaviors.
• Conferred with parents and guardians, teachers and administrators to help students develop an academic plan for the future.

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Research Scientist

Responsibilities:

• Served as liaison to improve communication and mitigate risks.
• Conducted analysis to address biometric security issues.
• Helped develop new processes to improve security standards.
• Provided editing and quality assurance review for documents and project deliverables.
• Worked face-to-face with multiple stakeholders to interview, plan, or participate in a team effort to bring multiple complex projects to fruition in a highly motivated, fast paced environment.

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Patent Examiner

Responsibilities:

• Reviewed patent applications to assess compliance with legal requirements.
• Improved customer satisfaction by identifying and responding to client issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Determined scope of intellectual property protection for patent applicants.
• Researched relevant technologies to compare with invention claims in patent applications.
• Communicated findings to patent practitioners/inventors with reasons for patentability.
• Maintained the quality, productivity, and timely processing of patent applications.
• Reviewed technologies related to Confidential and ancillary components.
• Communicated with attorneys/clients about patent applications.

Confidential, Flint, MI

Quality Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Increased product quality, improved process flow and reduced costs while maintaining and improving safety for large motor manufacturer.
• Collaborated with administrative and financial teams to establish viable support of safety standards.
• Boosted and maintained production efficiency through the provision of ongoing production support and troubleshooting.
• Improved overall plant productivity and performance through the provision of effective leadership and direction to the daily plant operations.
• Learned QS9000, a process quality control model.
• Updated QS9000 rules for quality and safety.
• Increased safety awareness and reduced injury costs by implementing training and safety programs using power point presentations and videos, leading to an impeccable safety record.
• Implemented standard policies to maintain overall safety and appearance of an assembly plant environment.