Brian W.
Details
Nash Community College
2018 : 2020
Cisco Networking Academy
2018 : 2020
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Nash Community College
2018 : 2020
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Nash Community College
2018 : 2020
Dipolma
General Studies
Hillsboro High School
1991 : 1995
Truist
Cybersecurity Program Lead Strategist
• Supports Consumer Technology Business Information Security Managers (BISM) in their mission to optimize cyber delivery and risk mitigation across the Consumer Technology Division by :
◦ Supports internal business and technology clients with their Cybersecurity related projects, requirements, and initiatives by working with Cybersecurity teams, external vendors, and internal IT service providers
• Building strong relationships with business and technology partners
• Remaining aware of the corporate technology, infrastructure, standards, processes, and strategic direction and use these tools to help guide the client in accomplishing their business goals
2020 : 2022
Truist
Information Security Officer
· Create comprehensive sales analysis report – detailing gross sales, promotional expenditures and net margin by customer
· Enhanced and maintain sales forecast for selling regions
· Install and configure computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners
· Responsible for management and maintenance of computer systems and networks
· Repair and replace equipment, as needed
· Respond in a timely manner to service issues and requests
· Manage and maintain VOIP (Voice Over IP) phone system
· Monitor network video security system
· Provide technical expertise and support across the USA location
· Provide subject matter expertise for the testing and implementation of new technology
· Assume the lead in IT system selection and requirements.
· Calculate broker commissions monthly using a custom database program.
· Initiate and maintain data synchronization process utilizing third party providers for USA and Canadian customer base
· EDI (Electronic Data Interface) responsible for new customer set-up, updates, and troubleshooting
2017 : 2020
Poppies International, Inc.
IT Manager
Purchasing Manager
· Developed relationships and negotiated price, program and payment terms with vendors for packaging
· Purchased packaging for all products manufactured in the USA location
· Analyzed inventory on a weekly basis to maintain optimal stock levels
· Reviewed inbound receipts vs invoices and purchase orders for accuracy
· Approved suppliers and maintained quality records in collaboration with QA Manager
· Handled troubleshooting and led corrective action initiatives
· Reviewed and streamlined purchasing process to provide the lowest cost
· Managed packaging development process from concept to final product
· Instituted an annual review of suppliers and pricing by items
IT Manager
· Installing and configuring computer hardware, software, networks, printers, and scanners.
· Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks.
· Responding in a timely manner to service issues and requests.
· Monitor network video security system
· Repaired and replaced equipment, as needed
· Provided technical expertise and support across the USA location
· Testing new technology.
· Take the lead in IT system selection and requirements.
· Calculate broker commissions monthly using a custom database program.
2011 : 2017
Poppies International, Inc.
Purchasing Manager & IT Manager
· Provided high level customer service to external clients
· Processed merchant product orders
· Performed accounts receivable and accounts payable responsibilities
· Provided various sales analysis reports to members of the sales staff or back office staff
· Coordinated shipment from production facility to forward warehouses
2007 : 2011
Poppies International, Inc.
Operations Administrator
Skills
Access, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Active Directory, Authentication, Cisco, Cisco Networking, Cisco Routers, Cisco Systems Products, Computer Hardware Installation, Computer Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ethical Hacking, Global Data Synchronization, Information Security, Information Technology, Internet Troubleshooting, IT Operations, Linux, Local Area Network (LAN), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, Network Administration, Network Configuration, Networking, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Router Configuration, Routers, Routing, Security, Servers, SharePoint, Splunk, Subnetting, Switches, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Troubleshooting, VLAN, Vulnerability Scanning, Wide Area Network (WAN), Windows Security, Windows Server
About
Experienced information technology professional with a continuous focus on improving my IT and Cybersecurity knowledge.
Knowledgeable in evaluating business requirements by incorporating data-driven analytics and developing comprehensive strategy and implementation plans.
Proficient: Archer, ServiceNow, Windows 10, Windows Office 365, Cisco Routers/Switches, LAN, WAN, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Intermediate: PowerShell, Wireshark, Nmap/Zenmap, Linux, Windows Server 2016, SQL, Tableau, Python, SharePoint
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