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Ismail Himmetoglu
Information Security | Asset Management | Security + | Network + | Microsoft Sentinel | Splunk | QRadar
Houston, TX, United States
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Experience:
- Manages electronic equipment inventory systems for all HPS campuses, HPS districts, and Central Office.
- Design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures.
- Developing and implementing legal strategies to reduce risk exposure to assets
- Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
- Provides support, guidance, and training to staff to build awareness of inventory.
- Conducts research on inventory programs and procedures for the purpose of achieving compliance with all relevant state, federal, and local policies and administrative procedures.
- Prevent financial loss through internal and external theft or fraud
- Identify inventory database inconsistencies
- Communicate with management or law enforcement officials as necessary and perform analysis of log files of Firewall, IPS, IDS, Server, and Proxy via Splunk SIEM solution.
- Create and track incidents and requests with an integrated ServiceNow (SNOW) ticketing and automation system.
- Analyze Pcap files for Malware analysis and find details of the infected hosts and write IOC on executive summary reports.
- Identify, track, and investigate high-priority threat campaigns, malicious actors with interest, capability, and TTPs (Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures).
- Document all activities during an incident and provide management with status updates during the life cycle of the incident.
- Utilize the ServiceNow tool for the management of incidents and ticket tracking.
- Take an active role in the creation of Document Repositories
2021 : Present
Harmony Public Schools
Information Security & Asset Management
- Plan, initiate, and manage all aspects of the information technology (IT) projects lifecycle from initiation to closure.
- Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage.
- Coordinate project assignments with staff, outside contractors, and vendors.
- Serve as district representative with architects, engineers, and other design professionals in preparing short- and long-range facility plans.
- Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
- Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
- Develop or update project plans for information technology projects including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing.
- Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
- Assist in preparing low voltage SOW for new and expansion projects. Coordinate meetings, materials procurement, and other related activities as Project Manager.
- Provide coordination in the use of technology including voice, data, and video.
- Evaluate proposals for changes in district use of technology.
- Enter data into project management tools to keep projects up-to-date
- Provide for the development, implementation, and support of local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
- Research and evaluate new/emerging technologies and make recommendations to the team regarding the integration of these technologies into the existing architecture.
- Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
- Establish and document standards and procedures, maintain inventory of technological devices, and maintain backup systems.
- Coordinate E-RATE Grant with campuses, purchasing department, and other related staff
- Interact with vendors and company personnel in order to facilitate purchases.
2019 : 2021
Harmony Public Schools
Information Technology Project Coordinator
-Provide effective leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating co-curricular activity and athletic programs in the District.
-Lead and direct the organization and management of co-curricular programs to ensure student skill development.
-Direct the planning and implementation of parent engagement programs and services such as home visit, parent activities and trips
-Develop and coordinate co-curricular and educational student opportunities that attract, engage, and encourage student participation.
-Interpret, implement, and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures pertaining to co-curricular programs.
-Develop eligibility criteria and maintain records for student participation in co-curricular programs.
-Develop professional development opportunities and leadership development for co-curricular staff.
-Collaboratively work with District Program Leaders to promote fine arts performances and events.
-Collaboratively work with the District Office to provide the media with information regarding co-curricular programs.
2014 : 2019
Harmony Public Schools
District Admin - Activity Coordinator
-Takes responsibility for managing campus operations and business programs, initiatives, and procedures including, but not limited to, facilities, student attendance, child nutrition, student health, transportation, HR, purchasing, budgeting, accounting, payroll, timekeeping, reimbursements, etc.
-Oversees registrars in the admission of new students, re-enrollment of current students, maintenance, and timely processing of student records at campuses that don’t have a student recruitment coordinator.
-Oversees the school’s purchasing/procurement process (requisition, purchase order, receiving goods and services, invoice processing) by following HPS purchasing guidelines.
-Assists campus and district leadership in the development of the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP)
-Manages purchase orders for the campus. Cleans up canceled/unused items and fulfills used ones in order to help with accurate forecasting of future expenditures.
-Oversees daily attendance at the campus.
-Oversees child nutrition programs at the campus and ensures that they are implemented according to regulations
-Oversees timely and accurate processing of free/reduced lunch applications
-Manages activity fund for the campus. Oversees the deposits, withdrawals, and monthly reconciliations.
-Encourages campus-wide fundraising activities. Oversees uniform sales. Prepares monthly activity fund reconciliation according to HPS guidelines
-Maintains time and effort documents and submits them timely to the district / central office
-Coordinates correction/reclassification of grant expenditures with the grants department
-Informs grants department immediately regarding position/duty changes of employees paid by the grant fund.
-Prepares reports and presentations.
2012 : 2014
Harmony Public Schools
Assistant Principal of Operations
- Primary Helpdesk Support Agent
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues for employees
- Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks
- Manage user accounts and permissions
2008 : 2012
Harmony Public Schools
IT Specialist
- Design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures.
- Developing and implementing legal strategies to reduce risk exposure to assets
- Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
- Provides support, guidance, and training to staff to build awareness of inventory.
- Conducts research on inventory programs and procedures for the purpose of achieving compliance with all relevant state, federal, and local policies and administrative procedures.
- Prevent financial loss through internal and external theft or fraud
- Identify inventory database inconsistencies
- Communicate with management or law enforcement officials as necessary and perform analysis of log files of Firewall, IPS, IDS, Server, and Proxy via Splunk SIEM solution.
- Create and track incidents and requests with an integrated ServiceNow (SNOW) ticketing and automation system.
- Analyze Pcap files for Malware analysis and find details of the infected hosts and write IOC on executive summary reports.
- Identify, track, and investigate high-priority threat campaigns, malicious actors with interest, capability, and TTPs (Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures).
- Document all activities during an incident and provide management with status updates during the life cycle of the incident.
- Utilize the ServiceNow tool for the management of incidents and ticket tracking.
- Take an active role in the creation of Document Repositories
2021 : Present
Harmony Public Schools
Information Security & Asset Management
- Plan, initiate, and manage all aspects of the information technology (IT) projects lifecycle from initiation to closure.
- Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage.
- Coordinate project assignments with staff, outside contractors, and vendors.
- Serve as district representative with architects, engineers, and other design professionals in preparing short- and long-range facility plans.
- Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
- Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
- Develop or update project plans for information technology projects including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing.
- Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
- Assist in preparing low voltage SOW for new and expansion projects. Coordinate meetings, materials procurement, and other related activities as Project Manager.
- Provide coordination in the use of technology including voice, data, and video.
- Evaluate proposals for changes in district use of technology.
- Enter data into project management tools to keep projects up-to-date
- Provide for the development, implementation, and support of local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
- Research and evaluate new/emerging technologies and make recommendations to the team regarding the integration of these technologies into the existing architecture.
- Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
- Establish and document standards and procedures, maintain inventory of technological devices, and maintain backup systems.
- Coordinate E-RATE Grant with campuses, purchasing department, and other related staff
- Interact with vendors and company personnel in order to facilitate purchases.
2019 : 2021
Harmony Public Schools
Information Technology Project Coordinator
-Provide effective leadership in developing, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating co-curricular activity and athletic programs in the District.
-Lead and direct the organization and management of co-curricular programs to ensure student skill development.
-Direct the planning and implementation of parent engagement programs and services such as home visit, parent activities and trips
-Develop and coordinate co-curricular and educational student opportunities that attract, engage, and encourage student participation.
-Interpret, implement, and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures pertaining to co-curricular programs.
-Develop eligibility criteria and maintain records for student participation in co-curricular programs.
-Develop professional development opportunities and leadership development for co-curricular staff.
-Collaboratively work with District Program Leaders to promote fine arts performances and events.
-Collaboratively work with the District Office to provide the media with information regarding co-curricular programs.
2014 : 2019
Harmony Public Schools
District Admin - Activity Coordinator
-Takes responsibility for managing campus operations and business programs, initiatives, and procedures including, but not limited to, facilities, student attendance, child nutrition, student health, transportation, HR, purchasing, budgeting, accounting, payroll, timekeeping, reimbursements, etc.
-Oversees registrars in the admission of new students, re-enrollment of current students, maintenance, and timely processing of student records at campuses that don’t have a student recruitment coordinator.
-Oversees the school’s purchasing/procurement process (requisition, purchase order, receiving goods and services, invoice processing) by following HPS purchasing guidelines.
-Assists campus and district leadership in the development of the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP)
-Manages purchase orders for the campus. Cleans up canceled/unused items and fulfills used ones in order to help with accurate forecasting of future expenditures.
-Oversees daily attendance at the campus.
-Oversees child nutrition programs at the campus and ensures that they are implemented according to regulations
-Oversees timely and accurate processing of free/reduced lunch applications
-Manages activity fund for the campus. Oversees the deposits, withdrawals, and monthly reconciliations.
-Encourages campus-wide fundraising activities. Oversees uniform sales. Prepares monthly activity fund reconciliation according to HPS guidelines
-Maintains time and effort documents and submits them timely to the district / central office
-Coordinates correction/reclassification of grant expenditures with the grants department
-Informs grants department immediately regarding position/duty changes of employees paid by the grant fund.
-Prepares reports and presentations.
2012 : 2014
Harmony Public Schools
Assistant Principal of Operations
- Primary Helpdesk Support Agent
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues for employees
- Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks
- Manage user accounts and permissions
2008 : 2012
Harmony Public Schools
IT Specialist
Company:
Harmony Public Schools
About
I am a certified cybersecurity professional with over 10+ years of proven IT experience within which administrative, physical, and technical information security controls are applied. I specialize in analysis and solution implementation with monitoring and analysis of potential and active threats, vulnerabilities management, runtime defense, compliance, stopping intruders, and securing networks and applications using the best practices, tools, and technologies, and currently working towards obtaining CEH and CISSP certification.
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