Dave Scott
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Following are highlights of the key achievements that I attained :
► Drove 30% savings in software licensing by optimizing multiple security processes and procedures.
► Executed/effectively utilized overall security controls that reduced technology risks by 45%.
► Ensured a 90% reduction in global SOC manpower and time to discovery by leading security event processing.
► Accomplished 15% cost saving in overall security budget by consolidating and eliminating duplicate security products.
2019 : Present
Carnival Corporation
Chief Information Security Officer Consultant
As a Chief Technology Officer, I led application development, architecture, cybersecurity architecture, business intelligence, DevOps, DevSecOps, database, and testing groups for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. I created a vision and robust processes for the cybersecurity operations center (CSOC) while designing the architecture for the new auditing system and upgrading existing systems in collaboration with government customers. I delivered highly informative presentations to bureaucrats across the state government. I was successful in launching commercial blockchain applications to achieve organizational goals.
Selected accomplishments include :
► Replaced Oracle databases with more reliable services, including Kafka Streams, Cassandra, microservices, Hadoop, Apache Spark, and Angular, which resulted in a more than 40% reduction in operating expenses.
► Designed auditing and revenue recovery system to process 100 financial transactions per second.
2018 : 2019
Florida Department of Transportation
Chief Technology Officer Consultant
As a Senior Director, I spearheaded an enterprise information security framework and directed cross-functional teams to enhance overall technical services. One of my key accomplishments was to execute multi-tenant, scalable, and encrypted database strategies. I accomplished the company’s mission by rendering expert services as an agile coach and transformation leader. I served as a key member of the DevOps Steering Committee and several working groups. I implemented comprehensive PII protection strategies in compliance with GDPR and PCI DSS. I oversaw key changes to agile, CI/CD, security, and testing processes to build high-quality products and improve stakeholder relationships. I led agile software development and automated security testing while managing continuous integration/delivery, IaaS, PaaS, infrastructure automation, TDD/BDD, and highly available, secure cloud solutions.
Key achievements for this role :
► Introduced effective patterns, products, and procedures to minimize cloud computing budget by 40%.
► Guided development managers and mentored business unit leadership in agile processes to successfully drive the transformation to DevOps/CI/CD culture.
► Lowered costs, improved communication, and encouraged resilient and loosely knitted architectures by creating requirements for API contracts.
2017 : 2018
World Fuel Services
Senior Director, Solution Architecture
1998 : 2009
IBM
Senior Software Engineering Manager
1996 : 1998
Oracle
Senior Practice Manager
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Architecture, CDC, Cloud Computing, Consulting, Corporate Governance, Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity, Databases, Data Science, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Software, Go-to-market Strategy, Healthcare Information Technology, Hospitality, Information Security, Integration, Internet of Things (IoT), java, Management, mobile applications, OOP, Performance Tuning, requirements analysis, Risk Management, SaaS, Security, Security Management, service-oriented architecture (soa), SOA, SOC, Software Architecture, software as a service (saas), Software Development, software development life cycle (sdlc), Software Engineering, Software Project Management, solution architecture, technical leadership, testing, Virtualization, Software Project, Healthcare Information
About
I have a proven track record of strengthening cyber security, improving compliance, and minimizing risk exposure across multiple organizations by developing comprehensive programs and establishing robust governance procedures.
► I am instrumental in translating cyber security vision into executable strategies and roadmaps while building, leading, and developing high performing teams to achieve key goals/objectives. I am instrumental in administering MM$ budgets, allocating/utilizing resources, and managing roadblocks to ensure completion of projects within scope and timelines.
► I have aligned geographically dispersed security teams in six countries with European GDPR and CCPA. Demonstrated ability to secure both IT and OT systems/devices in collaboration with regional CISOs across their global brands.
► I have credible history of executing security policies/procedures to safeguard information assets, mitigate threat of misuse, and ensure data confidentiality. I have executed/delivered agile processes, AppSec cybersecurity techniques, and test-driven development (TDD).
► I am a strong communicator, negotiator, and a problem-solver with an ability to build consensus with key stakeholders to drive strategic, cohesive operations.
Key Highlights:
Carnival Corporation (3/2019 – Present)
► Minimized technology risks by 45% through effective execution/utilization of security controls.
►Drove 90% reduction in global SOC manpower and time to discovery by leading security event processing.
Florida Department of Transportation (2/2018 – 3/2019)
► Achieved more than 40% reduction in operating expenses by replacing Oracle databases with more reliable services, including Kafka Streams, Cassandra, microservices, Hadoop, Apache Spark, and Angular.
► Devised auditing and revenue recovery system for processing 100 financial transactions per second.
Employers recognize me for my expertise in developing cyber security programs and implementing robust policies/controls to enhance security posture of the organizations.
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