Herbert Helzer
Details
Management Information Systems and Services
Lawrence Technological University
1998 : 2001
Bachelor of Science - BS
Journalism
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1982 : 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Journalism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1982 : 1986
Self-employed
Clever Cybersecurity Analyst
For SBD : Co-wrote, researched, developed best-selling “Cybersecurity in the Software-Defined Vehicle” white paper intended for automotive and cybersecurity customers.
UNECE WP.29 R155 Vehicle Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist
Brought into Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Product Cybersecurity Group (PCG) to build a Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) consistent with the certified CSMS in use at Toyota Motor Company (TMC-Japan).
• Supported PCG in creation of TMNA’s CSMS “Playbook” to document TMNA processes, compare them to certified TMC processes, perform gap analyses, and improve in-Vehicle and Out-Vehicle team acceptance. Developed Playbook from strawman concepts to polished draft form.
• Organized four (4) cross-functional working groups to review TMC’s CSMS documents, offer feedback and input for the TMNA CSMS, devise questions conveyed to TMC-Japan cybersecurity teams, and review drafts of the TMNS CSMS Playbook that will be used to achieve R155 compliance in 2024.
• Leveraged expertise in cybersecurity analysis, project administration, meeting facilitation, presentation and communication, template creation and technical writing.
• Created and administered SharePoint and Teams spaces for working groups to collaborate and move project forward.
2023 : 2023
SBD Automotive
Cyber Security Analyst
Consistent performer in cyber consultant roles -- skilled in clever use and continuous improvement of Business Analysis, Technical Writing (policies, standards, procedures, presentations), Internal Website and Project Management/Administration, Governance, IT and Cybersecurity Compliance (including ISO 21434 and UNECE WP.29 R155), Threat Modeling, Metrics Development and Implementation, and cybersecurity tool APIs and user interfaces.
Contributor to ISO/SAE 21434 standard (Cyber Security in Road Vehicles) in risk management and governance sections. Edited large sections of draft versions for internal consistency between changes submitted by multiple OEMs in multiple countries.
Facilitated Cybersecurity Maturity compliance, documenting and presenting continuous improvement in Vehicle & Connected Cybersecurity organizations maturity level across ten broad categories and 300+ specific findings.
Improved Cybersecurity Governance -- wrote Governance Charter for Director-level committee to adjudicate issues and disputes between Cybersecurity and Business organizations, including Vehicle Programs and Mobile applications. Facilitated monthly Governance Committee meetings -- set Agendas, arranged for SME speakers, solicited and built presentations, maintained metrics dashboard of maturity complaince progress. Was universally complimented by Committee members for improvements that make their Governance tasks easier.
Improved Vendor Engagement relationships, from Proofs of Concept to Audits to Joint Ventures, by desighing, developing and implementing new external-facing SharePoint site, with containerized sandbox sites customized for each Vendor. Site became essential part of Vehicle & Connected Cybersecurity operations, with more than 20 Vendor-specific containers built and managed. Successful PoCs led to mutually-beneficial contracts, while limitations and challenges were surfaced that allowed the Company to avoid other ventures.
2015 : 2022
Ford Motor Company
Cyber Security Specialist
Nine years' experience in Business Analysis, Documentation, Site Administration, Internal Corporate Compliance, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BC/DR), Team and Meeting Facilitation, Continuous Improvement Training, composing/editing Run Books and Procedures.
Delivered 100+ Ford Global IT Operations (ITO) documents and procedures on deadline using existing resources, saving the Company money, and avoiding greater complexity.
Led ITO internal compliance activities, including annual file reviews, Sarbanes-Oxley (S-Ox) compliance, BC/DR testing and documentation and monthly Business Process Reviews.
Created and maintained multiple SharePoint sites supporting IT Operations, enhancing team collaboration, documentation storage and retention. Oversaw two transitions to new SharePoint versions, without data loss or site compromise.
Promoted ITO mission and performance by researching and reporting multiple articles published to Company-wide internal website. Received dozens of positive comments and hundreds of Likes.
2006 : 2015
Ford Motor Company
Business Process Re-engineering Specialist
Performed IT Business Analyst and Technical Writer roles in multiple locations. Delivered results, improved processes, advised senior management and worked closely with technical subject matter experts. Wrote/edited RFPs, incident reports, news releases, presentations, compliance documentation and procedures.
1996 : 2006
Various
Information Technology Business Analyst
Skills
Analysis, Automotive, Business Analysis, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Change Management, Climate Change, Climate Change Mitigation, Continuous Improvement, Creative Writing, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, Editing, Editorial, Information Management, Information Technology, Lean Manufacturing, Messaging, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, News Writing, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Political Consulting, Politics, PowerPoint, Presentation Skills, Press Releases, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Program Management, Progressive, Progressive Thinking, Project Management, Quality Management, Report Writing, Requirements Analysis, Security, SharePoint, Six Sigma, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Software Documentation, Strategy, Technical Writing, Text Editing, Troubleshooting, Visio
About
History of delivering results for Cybersecurity processes, maturity, and management.
Completed successful eight-month vehicle cybersecurity contract assignment at global vehicle parts maker and automotive industry consulting firm.
Co-wrote, researched, developed best-selling “Cybersecurity in the Software-Defined Vehicle” white paper intended for automotive and cybersecurity customers.
Contracted to North American (NA) subsidiary of Global Automotive OEM as a UNECE WP.29 R155 Vehicle Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist, to help build a Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) for the subsidiary. Supported NA cybersecurity team to develop a CSMS “Playbook” to document local processes, compare them to already-certifiied parent CSMS processes, perform gap analyses, and improve NA team acceptance. Moved Playbook from strawman concept to polished draft form. Organized four (4) cross-functional working groups to review current-state documentation, offer feedback and input, devise questions conveyed to parent company cybersecurity teams, and review Playbook drafts to serve as the basis for UNECE R155 compliance in 2024. Leveraged expertise in cybersecurity analysis, project administration, meeting facilitation, presentation and communication, template creation and technical writing. Created and administered SharePoint and Teams spaces for working groups to collaborate.
Seven years of Cybersecurity experience at a major Automotive OEM -- skilled in clever use and continuous improvement of Business Analysis, Technical Writing (policies, standards, procedures, presentations), Internal Website and Project Management/Administration, IT and Cybersecurity Compliance (including ISO 21434 and UNECE WP.29 R155), Threat Modeling, Metrics Development and Implementation, and cybersecurity tool APIs and user interfaces.
Nine years of Business Analyst and Process Reengineering experience at a major Automitive OEM -- skilled in Business Analysis, Documentation, Site Administration, Internal Corporate Compliance, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BC/DR), Team and Meeting Facilitation, Continuous Improvement Training, Development of Runbooks and Technical Procedures.
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