Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture. Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) with proven expertise in technical project management, stakeholder management, and leading cross-functional teams. Adept at leveraging emerging technologies, data analysis, and developing innovative solutions. Experienced in coding, technical troubleshooting, and AI/machine learning. Passionate about driving strategic growth and improving customer experience.
Professional Experience
- Lead veterans-corporate CBCP thinktank and action group in US analyzing and helping companies, including four Fortune 150 companies and nonprofits prepare, respond and recover from manmade and natural disasters.
- Created Enterprise Resilience Office architecture aligning senior leaders to understand the need for a resilience program consisting of BC, CM, IT operations, Information Security and Physical Security
- Developed and implemented BC and CM program planning focused on business resiliency with significant supplier base providing critical business functions.
- Created programs to align against regulatory mandates requiring extensive coordination with primary functions and compliance offices.
- Deployed technology solutions for cost-effective corporate crisis communication across geographically dispersed workforces.
- Provided strategic IT consulting services with a focus on EHR optimization, integration, and security.
- Led architectural and design discussions, translating complex business needs into scalable technical solutions.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to tight deadlines and delivering efficient IT solutions.
- Developed and maintained customer relationships, providing IT support and guidance.
- Led the research and development of new methods for integrating micro-services, cloud ops.
- Emphasized a data-driven approach and user feedback to drive product development.
- Developed and taught courses in cybersecurity, system analysis, software engineering, and cloud computing.
- Partnered with Carnegie Mellon University on grant collaborations, securing funding and ensuring curriculum relevance.
- Integrated emerging technologies into academic curricula, focusing on cloud security and cybersecurity.
- Led development sessions for educators, incorporating cloud computing concepts and cybersecurity best practices
- Established strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Microsoft and Google, enhancing educational offerings
- Led the design and development of enterprise-level software solutions, focusing on edge computing infrastructure and satellite systems integration.
- Managed and empowered a team of engineers to deliver exceptional results.
- Partnered closely with design, engineering, and other internal teams to drive product and delivery success.
- Explored and implemented machine learning techniques and novel database schemes to improve data processing.
- Contributed to defining and tracking KPIs and metrics to develop data-driven decision-making.
- Managed active-duty enlisted members at a Coast Guard clinic, providing comprehensive medical support.
- Led the operations of the Coast Guard Academy's laboratory.
- Demonstrated leadership in mission-critical projects.
- Developed and delivered training programs, improving the competency and readiness of medical teams.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.
Leadership Expertise
👥 Team Building & Management
🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration
⚖️ Conflict Resolution
📈 Business Development
🧭 Organizational Strategy
🔄 Digital Transformation
📊 Portfolio Management
📜 Regulatory Compliance
Technical Proficiency
Domains
- Software Development
- Systems Engineering
- Cloud Engineering
- Solutions Architecture
- Enterprise Architecture
- Security Architecture
- DevOps
- DevSecOps
Development
- SDLC
- Continuous Improvement
- Network Programming
- Cloud Migration
- Distributed Systems
- Microservices
- Containerization
- CI/CD
- IaC
- Automation
Programming Languages
- Python
- C
- C++
- Java
- JSON
- YAML
- Shell Scripting
Cloud & Infrastructure
- GCP
- Azure
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Puppet
- Azure DevOps
- GitHub
Databases & Architecture
- NoSQL
- SQL
- MongoDB
- Cosmos DB
- Azure SQL
- Postgres
- OOD
- Cloud Native
- SOA
- TOGAF
- ITIL
Business Continuity
- Risk Assessment
- Business Impact Analysis
- Disaster Recovery
- Crisis Management
- Incident Response
- Business Continuity Planning
- ISO 22301
Awards & Recognition
- Coast Guard Achievement Medal (Gold Star)
- Coast Guard Unit Commendation Ribbon (x2)
- Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commendation Ribbon (Silver Star)
- Commandant Letter of Commendation (x2 Gold Stars)
- Coast Guard Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon
- Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon
- Saint Leo 5-year Service Award, 2019
