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I'm creating a short presentation about "The Power of Mentoring." What are your top tips for (1) Building a mentorship program and (2) Being a…
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10 Tips to Protect Your Data [Infographic]
10 Tips to Protect Your Data [Infographic]
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How to Create an Airbnb Welcome Book and Why All Hosts Should Have One
How to Create an Airbnb Welcome Book and Why All Hosts Should Have One
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Experience & Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Leader in Cybersecurity Workforce Research & Development
Whole Cyber Human Initiative Inc. 501(c)(3)
- Present 3 years 11 months
Science and Technology
As a CISO and advocate for cybersecurity workforce development, I have pioneered innovative strategies and research methods to bridge the talent gap in the cybersecurity field. My leadership focuses on developing a robust security workforce for large and small organizations, catering to professionals at various career stages.
Strategic Workforce Development: I have spearheaded initiatives to cultivate a skilled cybersecurity workforce, addressing the industry's critical talent gap…As a CISO and advocate for cybersecurity workforce development, I have pioneered innovative strategies and research methods to bridge the talent gap in the cybersecurity field. My leadership focuses on developing a robust security workforce for large and small organizations, catering to professionals at various career stages.
Strategic Workforce Development: I have spearheaded initiatives to cultivate a skilled cybersecurity workforce, addressing the industry's critical talent gap. My approach involves identifying emerging skill requirements and implementing targeted training and development programs.
Collaborative Partnerships: An essential aspect of my leadership has been forming strategic partnerships with hiring companies, government entities, and non-profit organizations. These collaborations are aimed at synergizing efforts to enhance the quality and availability of cybersecurity talent.
Impactful Research and Development: My commitment extends to research and development in workforce strategies, where I lead efforts to analyze and understand the evolving landscape of cybersecurity careers. This research informs the development of effective training programs and career pathways.
Enhancing Industry Talent Pool: The programs and partnerships I have developed are instrumental in filling the current talent gap and preparing the cybersecurity workforce for future challenges. This work contributes significantly to strengthening organizational security postures across sectors. -
President of the Board of Directors
InfraGardNCR
- Present 8 years 4 months
Science and Technology
President of the Board of Directors (2023-2026), InfraGard NCR
As the President of the Board of Directors at InfraGard NCR, I have fostered a robust public-private partnership dedicated to protecting the national capital region's critical infrastructure. My tenure is marked by strategic leadership, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders in infrastructure protection.
Strategic Vision and Collaboration: Under my leadership, InfraGard NCR has expanded its mission to…President of the Board of Directors (2023-2026), InfraGard NCR
As the President of the Board of Directors at InfraGard NCR, I have fostered a robust public-private partnership dedicated to protecting the national capital region's critical infrastructure. My tenure is marked by strategic leadership, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders in infrastructure protection.
Strategic Vision and Collaboration: Under my leadership, InfraGard NCR has expanded its mission to enhance information sharing, which is crucial for safeguarding critical infrastructure. My focus has been strengthening the collaboration between U.S. businesses, private individuals, and the FBI to address our region's national security challenges.
Community Engagement and Outreach: I have played a pivotal role in organizing and coordinating monthly meetings on various infrastructure-related issues. These sessions, crucial for developing relationships and communication pathways, are instrumental in preventing attacks against our region’s critical infrastructure.
Special Initiatives and Events: Beyond regular meetings, my leadership has extended to orchestrating special events such as tours of the FBI Academy, new member/networking sessions, and supporting various programs and events throughout the year. These initiatives have significantly contributed to the chapter's growth and impact.
Volunteer, Information Technology Co-Sector Chief (2016-2023), InfraGard NCR
During my tenure as IT Co-Sector Chief, I volunteered my expertise in technology to elevate InfraGardNCR's capabilities in protecting critical infrastructure. My role involved leading efforts in information technology, contributing significantly to the chapter's resilience and preparedness against potential threats.
InfraGardNCR represents a critical link in our nation's defense, and my leadership roles within this organization reflect my commitment to national security and infrastructure resilience. -
Administrator
Rotary International
- Present 1 year 11 months
Science and Technology
I help support the local Haymarket/Gainesville chapter with IT and Technology needs.
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Tinkerer
Security Tinkerers
- Present 4 years 9 months
Science and Technology
Crowdsourced research and professional development in cybersecurity leadership, grounded in experience by a diverse tribe of experts. We believe in the power of community to help us all accomplish more. Part of the next generation of Tinkerers.
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CORE Organizer - Career Village
BSidesNoVA
- Present 5 years 9 months
Science and Technology
Organizer - Building and developing a cybersecurity career track
Moderator - Hiring for today, tomorrow, and the future. What are your cyber colors? (red, blue, purple, white, and more from the infosec color wheel).
Coach - resume review, mock interviews
Presenter:
Breaking Into Cybersecurity - https://www.slideshare.net/chris_foulon/bsidesnova-breaking-into-cybersecurity
Understanding Cyber Resilience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVfVggmUIrI…Organizer - Building and developing a cybersecurity career track
Moderator - Hiring for today, tomorrow, and the future. What are your cyber colors? (red, blue, purple, white, and more from the infosec color wheel).
Coach - resume review, mock interviews
Presenter:
Breaking Into Cybersecurity - https://www.slideshare.net/chris_foulon/bsidesnova-breaking-into-cybersecurity
Understanding Cyber Resilience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVfVggmUIrI https://www.slideshare.net/chris_foulon/understanding-cyber-resilience-134280855
I drove the Career Village's creation, development, and organization at BSidesNoVA 2022 (Back to Root). I helped to promote and organize with sponsors to drive their engagement and support of the candidate hiring activities. I spearheaded and moderated panels with hiring managers and individual contributors to highlight the skills and competencies demanded and how teams collaborate daily. -
Founder/Podcaster
Breaking Into Cybersecurity
- Present 6 years 3 months
Education
I co-host Breaking into Cybersecurity with Renee Smalls where we interviewed individuals who have transitioned into the cybersecurity industry within the past 5 years. We aim to gain tips and tricks from the challenges which they might have faced in their journey and how to over come those challenges.
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-into-cybersecurity/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BreakingIntoCybersecurity
Spotify:…I co-host Breaking into Cybersecurity with Renee Smalls where we interviewed individuals who have transitioned into the cybersecurity industry within the past 5 years. We aim to gain tips and tricks from the challenges which they might have faced in their journey and how to over come those challenges.
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-into-cybersecurity/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BreakingIntoCybersecurity
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingintocybersecurity
Website: https://www.cyberhubpodcast.com/breakingintocybersecurity
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Academic Mentor
SecurityStudio
- Present 2 years 9 months
Environment
Help provide free CISSP mentorship services on YouTube for thousands of people for years!
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Career Village Volunteer
The Diana Initiative
- 1 month
Panelist in Career Village, helped with mock interviews and resume reviews
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New Speaker Coach
GRIMM (SMFS, Inc.)
- 1 month
Science and Technology
Provided coaching and guidance to a new speaker presenting at GRIMMCon
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Volunteer
BSidesCharm Hiring Village
- Present 5 years 8 months
Science and Technology
Helped in various ways in keeping the conference go smoothly, engaging with participants and networking with great people.
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CISO & IT Systems Director (Volunteer) (Part-Time Consulting)
AIESEC Alumni International
- 6 years
Science and Technology
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION | PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS | GLOBAL VIRTUAL TEAM
Advised on process improvements and efforts to digitize manual processes. Ensured Information and Data Security for European-based Non-profit with global users.
• Supported technology for the Global Virtual Team that makes up AIESEC Alumni International (AAI) for their online collaboration platform through Office365, Sharepoint, Yammer, Lync, and more.
• Shaped guidance on information assurance and data integration…DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION | PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS | GLOBAL VIRTUAL TEAM
Advised on process improvements and efforts to digitize manual processes. Ensured Information and Data Security for European-based Non-profit with global users.
• Supported technology for the Global Virtual Team that makes up AIESEC Alumni International (AAI) for their online collaboration platform through Office365, Sharepoint, Yammer, Lync, and more.
• Shaped guidance on information assurance and data integration projects.
• United information security policies for the web portal, mobile devices, and other assets.
Skills: Threat Modeling · Cyber-security · Cloud Computing · Office 365 · Process Improvement
Publications
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understanding-your-digital-supply-chain-risk
Capital One
TL;DR
Understanding your digital supply chain risk is becoming one of the major challenges many businesses face today, especially with the move to cloud and globalization of the computing behind those services. Recommendations on addressing the additional detailing of the supply chain which might be part of any major applications
Ensure that COTS/Third Party Suppliers/SaaS are documented on the security context diagram, threat model, CMDB and any other sources of record, as…TL;DR
Understanding your digital supply chain risk is becoming one of the major challenges many businesses face today, especially with the move to cloud and globalization of the computing behind those services. Recommendations on addressing the additional detailing of the supply chain which might be part of any major applications
Ensure that COTS/Third Party Suppliers/SaaS are documented on the security context diagram, threat model, CMDB and any other sources of record, as well as potential platforms which might support them as part of their digital supply chain
Ensuring that these dependencies are captured will help to better identify supply chain risks, threat model potential mitigations for them, as well as a myriad of other detection and response activities -
Developing Cyber Leadership
Medium
Developing today's cybersecurity leaders to be prepared to lead the next generation.
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Hack the Cybersecurity Interview: A complete interview preparation guide for jumpstarting your cybersecurity career
Packt
Get your dream job and set off on the right path to success in cybersecurity with expert tips on preparing for interviews, understanding cybersecurity roles, and more.
* Get well-versed in the interview process for cybersecurity job roles
* Prepare for SOC analyst, penetration tester, malware analyst, digital forensics analyst, CISO, and more roles
* Understand different critical areas in each role and prepare for them
This book is a comprehensive guide that helps…Get your dream job and set off on the right path to success in cybersecurity with expert tips on preparing for interviews, understanding cybersecurity roles, and more.
* Get well-versed in the interview process for cybersecurity job roles
* Prepare for SOC analyst, penetration tester, malware analyst, digital forensics analyst, CISO, and more roles
* Understand different critical areas in each role and prepare for them
This book is a comprehensive guide that helps entry-level and experienced cybersecurity professionals prepare for interviews in various career areas.
Complete with the authors' answers to different cybersecurity interview questions, this easy-to-follow and actionable book will help you get ready and be confident. You'll learn how to prepare and form a winning strategy for job interviews. In addition, you'll also understand the most common technical and behavioral interview questions, learning from real cybersecurity professionals and executives with years of industry experience.
By the end of this book, you'll be able to apply the knowledge you've gained to confidently pass your next job interview and achieve success on your cybersecurity career path.
What you will learn:
* Understand the most common and essential cybersecurity roles
* Focus on interview preparation for key cybersecurity areas
* Identify how to answer critical behavioral questions
* Become well-versed in the technical side of the interview
* Grasp critical cybersecurity role-based questions and their answers
* Develop confidence and handle stress like a pro
This cybersecurity book is for college students, aspiring cybersecurity professionals, computer and software engineers, and anyone looking to prepare for a job interview for any cybersecurity role. The book is also for experienced cybersecurity professionals who want to improve their technical and behavioral interview skills. Recruitment managers can also use this book to conduct interviews and tests.Other authorsSee publication -
Understand, Manage, and Measure Cyber Risk: Practical Solutions for Creating a Sustainable Cyber Program
When managing cybersecurity in an organization, most organizations tussle with essential foundational components. This practitioner’s guide lays down those foundational components with real client examples and pitfalls to avoid.
A plethora of cybersecurity management resources are available―many with sound advice, management approaches, and technical solutions―but few with one common theme that pulls together management and technology, focusing on executive oversight. Author Ryan Leirvik…When managing cybersecurity in an organization, most organizations tussle with essential foundational components. This practitioner’s guide lays down those foundational components with real client examples and pitfalls to avoid.
A plethora of cybersecurity management resources are available―many with sound advice, management approaches, and technical solutions―but few with one common theme that pulls together management and technology, focusing on executive oversight. Author Ryan Leirvik helps solve these common problems by providing a clear, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-deploy foundational cyber risk management approach applied to your entire organization.
The book provides tools and methods in a straight-forward practical manner to guide the management of your cybersecurity program and helps practitioners pull cyber from a “technical” problem to a “business risk management” problem, equipping you with a simple approach to understanding, managing, and measure cyber risk for your enterprise.
What You Will Learn
Educate the executives/board on what you are doing to reduce risk
Communicate the value of cybersecurity programs and investments through insightful risk-informative metrics
Know your key performance indicators (KPIs), key risk indicators (KRIs), and/or objectives and key results
Prioritize appropriate resources by identifying program-related gaps
Lay down the foundational components of a program based on real examples, including pitfalls to avoidOther authorsSee publication -
Develop your Cybersecurity Career
CISO Desktop Reference Guide
For those that want to explore a career in cybersecurity, we first want to say, “Welcome, we need the help!” A job in cybersecurity is dedicated to a mission to protect. At the same time, it is very rewarding—both in knowing that what you do makes a difference and, frankly, unmatched job security. The cybersecurity field has many more positions available than qualified candidates.
In the CISO Desk Reference Guide: Develop Your Cybersecurity Career Path, we’ll show you how to break into…For those that want to explore a career in cybersecurity, we first want to say, “Welcome, we need the help!” A job in cybersecurity is dedicated to a mission to protect. At the same time, it is very rewarding—both in knowing that what you do makes a difference and, frankly, unmatched job security. The cybersecurity field has many more positions available than qualified candidates.
In the CISO Desk Reference Guide: Develop Your Cybersecurity Career Path, we’ll show you how to break into cybersecurity at any level. Whether you are just starting and are looking for an entry-level position or want to translate many years of experience to the right level, this book will help. We start at the beginning of your journey and help you determine if this is the right field for you. Then we give you’re the tools to conduct a self-assessment to see how you stack up to the requirements of the field. After the self-assessment, we transition to your human network, the job search itself, and then guide you through the transition into your cybersecurity career.Other authorsSee publication
Courses
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AWS Cloud Ptractioner Essentials
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AWS Security Speciality
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CISSP (Continuing Education)
ITPro.TV
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CRISC (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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CTCA LEAP (Leadership Excellence and Advance Program)
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Certified Ethical Hacking (Continuing Education)
Stackskills.com
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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CompTIA CAS (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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CompTIA Cloud+ (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Computer Law, Crime, and Investigation
ITEC 6630
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Computer Networking and Operating Systems
ITEC 6115
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Computer Security: Investigation and Response (Continuing Education)
Lynda.com
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Corporate Cybersecurity Management (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Cryptography (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Data Modeling and Database Design
ITEC 6140
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Emerging Trends in Threat Intel (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Essentials of Cryptography and Network Security (Continuing Education)
Lynda.com
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Foundations of Cybersecurity (Continuing Education)
Lynda.com
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Fundamentals of Information Assurance
ITEC 6170
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HIPPA Training (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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IPS/IDS Micro Certification (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CSSP) (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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ISC2 Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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IT Governance and Management Micro Certification (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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IT Security Governance Micro Certification (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Incident Response and Advanced Forensics (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Information Assurance and Risk Management
ITEC 6610
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Information Technology in the Organization
ITEC 6111
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Information and Systems Security
ITEC 6620
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Intro to Cyber Threat Intelligence (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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John Maxwell Coach Certificate
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Microsoft Azure Administrator (Pluralsight Learning Path)
Pluralsight
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Microsoft Azure For Developers (Pluralsight Learning Path)
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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Storage, Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks
Microsoft
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Microsoft Azure Solutions (Pluralsight Learning Path)
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MySQL Essential Training with Bill Weinman (Continuing Education)
Lynda.com
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NIST 800-171 Controlled Unclassified Information Course (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Office 365 Web Content Management / SharePoint (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Operating System and Network Architecture
ITEC 6120
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PCI / DSS (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Practical Cybersecurity (Continuing Education)
Lynda.com
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Principles of Programming
ITEC 6030
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Relational Database Design with FileMaker Pro (Continuing Education)
Lynda.com
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Risk Management Framework (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Risk Management Micro Cert (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Social Engineering and Manipulation (Continuing Education)
Cybrary.it
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Topics in High-Assurance Computing
ITEC 6640
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Windows Server 2012 Active Directory: Management and Implementation (Continuing Education)
Lynda.com
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Windows Server 2012 R2: Manage Group Policy (Continuing Education)
Lynda.com
Projects
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Threat Modeling
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Spearheaded the project management of a threat modeling project of a significant Crypto Wallet with 3-4 other security researchers.
Drove the project documentation using the Trike Threat modeling approach to identify all the potential uses and threats to resources within the project.
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Azure Gov Operations - Managed Services
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o Leading Ops SRE 30+ team to provide 24/7 Incident and Problem Management support for Microsoft Azure Government cloud.
o On-board, train and ramp up new operators within CJIS/FedRAMP/DoD space
o Onsite leadership and resource management for the Avanade Azure Cloud Operations team
o Drive innovation and process improvements of day to day operational activities. Project Management activities like financial, resources and strategic planning.
o Assess Operations, Security and…o Leading Ops SRE 30+ team to provide 24/7 Incident and Problem Management support for Microsoft Azure Government cloud.
o On-board, train and ramp up new operators within CJIS/FedRAMP/DoD space
o Onsite leadership and resource management for the Avanade Azure Cloud Operations team
o Drive innovation and process improvements of day to day operational activities. Project Management activities like financial, resources and strategic planning.
o Assess Operations, Security and Compliance processes for vulnerabilities, while providing appropriate mitigating and remediation
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Coordination of Relocation of Corporate Office (Schaumburg)/ CTCA
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Helped lead the project of our Headquarter Relocation, from the aspect of Desktop Support. Arranged the logistics of the desktop equipment, ensured that everything was properly configured and functioned after the move. Planned the optimization of the printer and their utilization in the new space.
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Coordination of Relocation of Headquarters / CTCA
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Helped lead the project of our Headquarter Relocation, from the aspect of Desktop Support. Arranged the logistics of the desktop equipment, ensured that everything was properly configured and functioned after the move. Planned the optimization of the printer and their utilization in the new space.
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ISP Deployment/Integration / Grosvenor
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I planned the deployment of an upgraded ISP infrastructure and integration into the environment.
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ISC West Project 2014 / Grosvenor
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Lead the coordination and planning of items needed for the booth and displays at ISC WEST 14 booth, as well as ensuring that the technology functioned as needed for sales demos and presentations. Provided onsite pre-sales technical support.
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Relocation and HQ setup / Grosvenor
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Lead the office and inventory relocation, logistics, setting up of location infrastructure and technology.
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Orcale Integration / FCB
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Lead Enterprise Application Analyst on the Project. Help coordinate the rollover, testing and correction of issues.
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Office 365 Upgrade / FCB
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Lead Analyst on the Project. Help coordinate the rollover, testing and correction of issues.
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Headquarter Relocation /Printer Optimization / FCB
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I helped lead the project of our Headquarter Relocation, from the aspect of Desktop Support. I arranged the logistics of the desktop equipment, ensured that everything was properly configured and functioned after the move. I planned the optimization of the printer and their utilization in the new space.
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Security Camera Visibility/Intigration / FCB
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Aided with the integration and configuration for viewing 44 different branch locations on 5 different security systems remotely and at strategic locations.
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First National Bank Conversion / FCB
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Helped with the final conversion of users, data and systems from legacy bank to current bank systems.
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Office 365 Integration / FCB
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Lead Enterprise Application Analyst on the Project. Help coordinate the rollover, testing and correction of issues.
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Deployment of Aramark Commissary Banking System / Aramark
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Onsite Project Management, Risk Management, and liaison with County and Developers to ensure issues were being communicated properly.
Honors & Awards
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Stakeholder 2 Stakeholder Award
CTCA
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Unsung Hero
Florida Community bank
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Car Sales MVP
Enterprise Car Sales
Languages
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French
Professional working proficiency
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Thinkers360
Author, Contributor, Speaker, Member
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Readitfor.me
Business Partner
- PresentEasy access to book summaries facilitates continuous learning and education of cybersecurity and business leaders. The #1 Book Summary Service for Executives and Entrepreneurs “It’s like Cliff’s Notes for Business Books” Join my community at https://community.cpf-coaching.com
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John Maxwell Leading Coaching
CERTIFIED JOHN MAXWELL COACH
- PresentI strive to shine a light on the value of others so they can see it in themselves. This is done in order help develop the leaders of today, for the generation of tomorrow. Coaching is an ongoing conversation where we provide encouragement, guidance, and honest feedback, as YOU pursue YOUR personal and professional goals. We fully expect you to grow your business, by attaining your goals! In today’s competitive environment, some of the most successful business leaders have experienced…
I strive to shine a light on the value of others so they can see it in themselves. This is done in order help develop the leaders of today, for the generation of tomorrow. Coaching is an ongoing conversation where we provide encouragement, guidance, and honest feedback, as YOU pursue YOUR personal and professional goals. We fully expect you to grow your business, by attaining your goals! In today’s competitive environment, some of the most successful business leaders have experienced tremendous benefits from coaching. Results have included increased revenue and productivity, career advancement, higher employee retention, and the development of more effective business strategies. YOU will define the agenda. YOUR results will vary depending on how long we work together and what actions YOU take. Our clients are expected to and have experienced a measurable return on investment, increased productivity, and up to 200% revenue growth. For more information on my coaching https://cpf-coaching.com Reach out to me for speaking fees https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/46502
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Whole Cyber Human Initiative
CISO & Executive Board Member - Workforce Research & Development
- PresentI spearhead security workforce development and research development methods for large and small organizations and candidates at various stages of their careers. We have developed partnerships with hiring companies, government bodies, and other non-profits with a similar aim of improving the talent gap.CISO and CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT I spearhead security workforce development and research development methods for large and small organizations and candidates at various…
I spearhead security workforce development and research development methods for large and small organizations and candidates at various stages of their careers. We have developed partnerships with hiring companies, government bodies, and other non-profits with a similar aim of improving the talent gap.CISO and CYBERSECURITY WORKFORCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT I spearhead security workforce development and research development methods for large and small organizations and candidates at various stages of their careers. We have developed partnerships with hiring companies, government bodies, and other non-profits with a similar aim of improving the talent gap. Skills: Generative AI · Cyber-security · Leadership · Information Security · Sales · Management Consulting · Team Building · Team Leadership · Security Consulting · Business Resilience
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BSidesNoVA
Core Organizer (Volunteer)
- PresentOrganizer - Building and developing a cybersecurity career track Moderator - Hiring for today, tomorrow, and the future. What are your cyber colors? (red, blue, purple, white, and more from the infosec color wheel). Coach - resume review, mock interviews Presenter: Breaking Into Cybersecurity - https://www.slideshare.net/chris_foulon/bsidesnova-breaking-into-cybersecurity Understanding Cyber Resilience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVfVggmUIrI…
Organizer - Building and developing a cybersecurity career track Moderator - Hiring for today, tomorrow, and the future. What are your cyber colors? (red, blue, purple, white, and more from the infosec color wheel). Coach - resume review, mock interviews Presenter: Breaking Into Cybersecurity - https://www.slideshare.net/chris_foulon/bsidesnova-breaking-into-cybersecurity Understanding Cyber Resilience https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVfVggmUIrI https://www.slideshare.net/chris_foulon/understanding-cyber-resilience-134280855 I drove the Career Village's creation, development, and organization at BSidesNoVA 2022 (Back to Root). I helped to promote and organize with sponsors to drive their engagement and support of the candidate hiring activities. I spearheaded and moderated panels with hiring managers and individual contributors to highlight the skills and competencies demanded and how teams collaborate daily.
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ISACA Greater Washington DC Area
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Breaking into Cybersecurity
Founder/Podcaster
- PresentINSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS Spearheaded "Breaking into Cybersecurity" with Renee Smalls where we interviewed individuals who have transitioned into the cybersecurity industry within the past 5 years. Interviewed hundreds of stakeholders to gain tips and tricks from the challenges that they might have faced in their journey and how to overcome those challenges. Over the years we have had hundreds of people that have commented on how much these podcasts have…
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS Spearheaded "Breaking into Cybersecurity" with Renee Smalls where we interviewed individuals who have transitioned into the cybersecurity industry within the past 5 years. Interviewed hundreds of stakeholders to gain tips and tricks from the challenges that they might have faced in their journey and how to overcome those challenges. Over the years we have had hundreds of people that have commented on how much these podcasts have helped their careers and transitioning to cybersecurity. This provided tremendous value to those candidates and hiring managers who are interesting in changing the industry for the better. Monitored industry trends for changes in technology stacks as well as demands from hiring managers. Devised findings from hiring both from the hiring, as well as the applicant side, to see with the disconnects potentially lay, as well as ways to remediate the issues. - Website: https://www.cyberhubpodcast.com/breakingintocybersecurity - Podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakingintocybersecurity https://feeds.sounder.fm/19701/rss.xml - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BreakingIntoCybersecurity - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-into-cybersecurity/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/BreakintoCyber Reach out to me for speaking fees.
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ISSA NOVA Chapter
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Infragard NCR
InfraGardNCR Board of Director
- PresentInfraGardNCR Board of Directors (8/23-Present) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO-SECTOR CHIEF (5/18- Present) • Design and curate Cyber Security Webinar Series for prompting prominent areas of interest for members gathering Subject Matter Experts to speak based on their expertise. • Increase chapter engagement through tailoring communication, educational sessions, and meetups
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HIMSS
Organizational Affiliate
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AIESEC
Alumni
- PresentDIGITAL TRANSFORMATION | PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS | GLOBAL VIRTUAL TEAM Advised on process improvements and efforts to digitize manual processes. Ensured Information and Data Security for a European-based Non-profit with global users. • Supported technology for the Global Virtual Team that makes up AIESEC Alumni International (AAI) for their online collaboration platform through Office365, Sharepoint, Yammer, Lync, and more. • Shaped guidance on information assurance and data integration…
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION | PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS | GLOBAL VIRTUAL TEAM Advised on process improvements and efforts to digitize manual processes. Ensured Information and Data Security for a European-based Non-profit with global users. • Supported technology for the Global Virtual Team that makes up AIESEC Alumni International (AAI) for their online collaboration platform through Office365, Sharepoint, Yammer, Lync, and more. • Shaped guidance on information assurance and data integration projects. • United information security policies for the web portal, mobile devices, and other assets. aiesec.org Skills: Threat Modeling · Cyber-security · Cloud Computing · Office 365 · Process Improvement
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Belleue University
Adjnuct Professor
-Thought of up to 50 students on undergraduate and graduate-level courses, including Introduction to Cyber Threats, Technology and Security, Network Security, Risk Management Studies, and Cybersecurity Governance. • Recognized and sought out for infusing real-world situations into coursework to prepare students for delivering services and communicating within an enterprise.Thought of up to 50 students on undergraduate and graduate-level courses, including Introduction to Cyber Threats…
Thought of up to 50 students on undergraduate and graduate-level courses, including Introduction to Cyber Threats, Technology and Security, Network Security, Risk Management Studies, and Cybersecurity Governance. • Recognized and sought out for infusing real-world situations into coursework to prepare students for delivering services and communicating within an enterprise.Thought of up to 50 students on undergraduate and graduate-level courses, including Introduction to Cyber Threats, Technology and Security, Network Security, Risk Management Studies, and Cybersecurity Governance. • Recognized and sought out for infusing real-world situations into coursework to prepare students for delivering services and communicating within an enterprise. Skills: Threat Modeling · Generative AI · Cyber-security · Risk Management · Leadership · Information Security · Security · Strategic Planning · Disaster Recovery · Technical Support · Information Technology · Cloud Computing · Information Assurance · IT Audit · Vendor Management · Integration · Analysis · IT Service Management · System Deployment · IT Operations · System Administration · Strategy · Management Consulting · Enterprise Software · Management · Negotiation · Team Building · Training · Coaching · Mentoring · Team Leadership · Training Skills · Process Improvement · Networking · Security Consulting · Security Risk · Business Resilience · Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) · Data Privacy
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That interviewer was rude to me. The interviewer acted like they didn't want to be there. The company is taking way too long to get back to me. I…
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One of my highlights this year was being down in the DC Metro area for BSidesNoVA, where I was able to contribute on a panel with Conor Sherman and…
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Passed! Terraform Certified Associate -003 Making it the last cert for me this year after earning these certs this year + AWS Security…
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Over the summer, I decided to step back from writing and posting on LinkedIn. Instead, I spent more time outdoors, indulged in some hobbies, worked…
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