Mike B.
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Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
El Paso Community College
Network and System Administration/Administrator
Cisco Networking Academy
Master Resiliency Trainer
University of Pennsylvania
2010 : 2010
Gainwell Technologies
Senior Information Security Leader
Provides an in-depth study of information security courses comprised of security management practices, ethical hacking, network security, and operating system security. Students learn to guard vital information systems vigilantly while fighting identity data theft, hacking, and invasion of privacy. Instruction in network security training provides students with the ability to handle web and network security exploits, intrusion prevention, network traffic analysis, cryptography, and encryption.
• Created study groups for the Security+ certification resulting in 4 students obtaining their certification.
• Effective teaching and coaching resulted in a 91% class average across the 12 courses.
2018 :
El Paso Community College
Adjunct Faculty
Led teams of 11 staff providing application security testing and access control certification to meet key objectives of business partners, including end-to-end oversight of projects and initiatives. Supervised monitoring and reporting on key controls as well as the overall health of projects. Managed a portfolio of 6 capabilities within Application Security and SOC functions. Accountable for the overall performance and results of the team’s projects.
• Effective people management led to 7 employees selected for recognition and 1 named Employee of the Year.
• Fostered supportive relationships with 5 U.S. & international business units through designated security champions, timely completion of SAST and DAST projects, and reduction in vulnerable code.
• Integrated transformational efforts by adopting Business Intelligence (BI) tools to provide dynamic dashboards representing the workforce and operations.
• Responsible for the INFOSEC Academy initiative providing skills & certifications to 5 site employees.
2020 : 2021
Prudential Financial
Manager, Information Security
• Received exceptional ratings for the 2020 performance review.
• Selected by Senior Leadership Team as the 2019 Inspirational Leader with contributions in 4 categories : customer-obsessed, collaboration, talent development, and innovation.
• Facilitated development of team culture and norms during a 2019 team growth of 221%.
• Team building efforts encompassed the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to careerist.
• Gained executive support for planning & executing cybersecurity awareness training for over 300 employees.
• Responsible for the INFOSEC Academy initiative providing skills & certifications to 19 site employees.
2018 : 2020
Prudential Financial
Team Lead, Information Security
Provided system and network administration for a small business comprised of over 50 Apple workstations, servers, and mobile devices.
• Established policies and procedures incorporating industry recognized best practices in INFOSEC (Information Security) and network security to include writing the organization’s AUP, BCP, and DRP.
• Developed and reviewed BCP (Business Continuity Plan) utilizing risk management processes to include threat-vulnerability assessments, change control management, and patch management.
• Implemented security measures encompassing all facets of business infrastructure to include WLAN/LAN networks, business properties, and data compiled by the organization.
• Designed, tested, and implemented the organization's network infrastructure to including selecting networking equipment, cabling, router and switch configurations, and benchmarking network throughput.
• Deployed Apple macOS Server to facilitate account management, MDM, VPN services, remote management capabilities, and secure cloud integration for the organization.
2016 : 2018
Taxes 4 Tips
Network and System Administrator
Skills
business continuity, cisco networking, cisco routers, classroom instruction, Cloud-Native Architecture, Cloud Administration, Cloud Security, computer hardware, computer security, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Information Assurance, Information Security, Intelligence Analysis, it management, Leadership, Leadership Development, linux, Management, microsoft office, Military Operations, network administration, Networking, network security, Operational Planning, Operations Management, Organizational Leadership, Physical Security, Program Management, Project Management, risk management, Security, Security Analysis, Security Clearance, security management, Security Metrics, SharePoint Administration, system administration, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Mentoring, technical support, Threat Management, Training, Training & Development, virtual private network (vpn), Vulnerability Management, windows, cisco security, apple software, apple servers, apple hardware, wireshark, Military Experience, Exercises, Command, apple remote desktop, microsoft excel, microsoft word, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft outlook, os virtualization, network troubleshooting, nmap, Organizational, Weapons, Force Protection, Military Training, Marksmanship, Counterinsurgency, Readiness, Military Decision, DoD, SharePoint, Military Decision Making Process, U.S. Department of Defense
About
Decorated military veteran with over 20 years experience leading and managing teams as a Senior Operations Manager and Training Director. Proven and demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies that support business and financial objectives. Strong leader who builds motivated teams with a focus on achieving goals. Analytical thinker with strategic planning skills in process improvement, identifying deficiencies, and developing efficiencies.
I am passionate about information technology and working with teams to make it a secure part of our lives.
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