Courtney Hans, MBA
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Marketing and General Management
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Arts
Literature in English
University of California, Berkeley
Cybersecurity Engineering, Networking, and Foundations of Software Development
Cybersecurity, Networking, Software Development
Code Fellows
2020 : 2020
An immersive leadership experience for the next generation of outdoor industry ambassadors and game-
Outdoor Industry Association Skip Yowell Future Leadership Academy
2017 : 2017
Instructor Course, Mountaineering
Administrative Risk Management
NOLS
CareRev
Director of Information Security & Business Technology
Inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through immersive, hands-on workshops
Topics explored :
How do attackers find weaknesses and exploit them
Learning to think like a cybercriminal, using tools like social engineering, cryptography, and brute-force attacks
Trying out hacking techniques in a safe “cyber range”
Researching and reporting on real-world exploits
Career pathways to in-demand jobs in pen-testing and cybersecurity
2021 :
Code Fellows
Lead Instructor
Assist with cybersecurity lab and scripting instruction, one-on-one and in small groups
Grade labs, scripting challenges, career development assignments, and project submissions, providing individualized feedback, guidance, and encouragement to students
2021 :
Code Fellows
Teaching Assistant
Security is a growth strategy.
Not only does the proper prioritization and resourcing of a security team help mitigate organizational risk, but can and should fuel company growth by removing unnecessary friction in the sales and development process. As a security leader, I am cognizant of the tension between business needs and security requirements, and I work cross-functionally as an internal advisor and consultant to navigate daily decisions about risk and mitigation.
At CareRev, I build and lead teams of security-focused professionals and IT specialists to serve the business as advisors and resources, fostering commitment to strong security posture and culture through governance, risk, and compliance.
When you're a small team, you wear many hats. Some (but not all) of the hats I wear are listed below :
Advise, formalize, implement, and audit company security policy and risk management
Work directly with the executive team on risk assessment and mitigation
Application security and vulnerability management
3rd party vendor management
User education and security awareness training creation and implementation
Incident response
System Administration and asset management
2021 : 2023
CareRev
Security and IT Manager
Security and compliance analysis, strategy, and implementation.
CareRev is a technology company that works with healthcare systems, hospitals, and outpatient centers to create a more flexible, efficient workforce. We help our customers transform their workforce by lowering premium labor costs, filling empty shifts quickly, and building a reliable pool of local professionals through modern, mobile-friendly technology.
2021 : 2021
CareRev
Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Analyst
Skills
Adventure Travel, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Budgets, Business Analysis, Business Development, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Cloud Security, Competitive Analysis, Compliance Management, Consulting, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Cyber Policy, Cybersecurity, design thinking, Employee Training, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Event Planning, Information Security, Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Network Security, New Business Development, Operations Management, Outdoor Industry, Outdoor Recreation, Product Development, Program Management, Project Management, Public Speaking, Risk Assessment, Sales, Security Training, Staff Development, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Building, Team Leadership, thinking outside the box, Training, Time Management, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Travel Management, CRM, E-commerce, Travel Writing, Cross-functional Team, Leisure Travel, Sustainable Tourism, Product Marketing, Social Networking
About
I synthesize all manner of data to simplify complexity and drive decisions. I'm an insatiably curious network and cybersecurity professional with a passion for business strategy. I possess a unique combination of technical and business skills, and am able to combine technical proficiency with adaptability, collaboration, and problem-solving acumen in highly dynamic industries, protecting lives and livelihood through innovation and best practices.
As an adventure travel guide, I traveled the world delivering bespoke, life-changing experiences. The flexibility, curiosity, and relentless customer-focus required have shaped my professional choices and achievements ever since.
I am a graduate of the UC Davis Graduate School of Management (Marketing and General Management), and am a confident and competent public speaker, educator, facilitator, and leader. Through my years of joyously varied experience, I've built a vast network of personal and professional contacts that help me examine the many viewpoints and opportunities inherent in new challenges.
Currently I'm looking for a technical program management, networking, or security role where I can integrate security operations with business needs, bridge gaps in communication, and shepherd initiatives from ideation to implementation.
My areas of interest and expertise include:
- Cybersecurity
- Networking and secure system architecture
- DevOps automation and efficiency
- Cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
- Coding: Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash, HTML, CSS
- Product design, management, and strategy
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Team building, people and culture development
- Financial planning, analysis, and P&L management
- Outdoor recreation and adventure travel
I thrive in ambiguity, love meeting new people and learning new things (a definitive asset in cybersecurity!); if you’re up for a chat, want to hear some crazy guiding stories, or would like to discuss global cybersecurity concerns for the coming months and years, please reach out at courtneyhans@gmail.com.
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