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My Goal

My goal is to implement and operate a strategic Cyber Security Framework that Identifies, Manages and Mitigates the risks of Cyber Threats.

Award Winning Strategy

Provided leadership and guidance in the development of a Strategic Information Security Portfolio for Maricopa County, AZ as the Chief Information Security Officer. 

 

  • Identified cultural and capability gaps in order to establish a baseline of ability for the County. 

  • Defined goals and objectives, which achieved measurable success over subsequent years. 

  • Implemented Policy, Process, and Technology, that produced measurable results in the identification, management and mitigation of Cyber Security Risks.

Maricopa County was designated as having the best Cyber Security Strategy in the United States by the NACo and the Center for Digital Government.

Excellence in Education

Assessed, documented and developed a full Associates Degree Program for Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, AZ. 

 

  • Determined the degree program scope through analysis of the qualifications necessary to enter the IT Power Systems Security career. 

  • Documented the functional needs of the program based on analysis of the necessary qualifications. 

  • Structured an AD program that met all of the criteria established defined by multiple government agencies.

The Community College was awarded the designation “National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the NSA and the DHS.”

Education

  • Masters of Science – Computer Information Systems

  • Bachelors of Arts – Political Science

  • Project Management Professional

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional

  • Enterprise Chief Information Security Officer, Maricopa County, AZ (Current)

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection Manager, PwC

  • Security Compliance Manager, Salt River Project

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection Practice Lead, SAIC

Positions

High Quality Delivery

Demonstrated the benefits of Cyber Security to Senior Executives, in order to gain executive support for implementation of a Cyber Security Portfolio. 

 

  • Developed an Strategic Plan that demonstrated measurable results through metrics and reporting mechanisms. 

  • Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and accountability while achieving budgeted results. 

  • Demonstrated strategic value by decreasing the number of Security and Compliance Incidents.

Recognized as a finalist for SC Magazines “Best CISO”

Most Aware Award

Developed Cyber Security Awareness protocols, which were used to educate employees on the merits associated with Cyber Security. 

 

  • Defined a strategic program to educate employees, through targeted delivery of awareness materials. 

  • Conducted a multitude of presentations to make employees aware of Information Security Risks. 

  • Established measurements that demonstrated knowledge and accountability among employees as it relates to Cyber Security Awareness.

Maricopa County was recognized by MS-ISAC as the most Cyber Aware Local Government in the United States

Qualifications

  • Technical and business visionary, adept at managing complex challenges and promoting pragmatic solutions that can be digested across organizational verticals through relationship management.

  • Creates clear goals and objectives that are designed to further the mission of the company by harmonizing skills and capabilities, then aligning them in a manner that garners organizational effectiveness.

  • Expert in utilizing organizational resources to address complex cultural issues in establishing programs and practices that leverage Information Technology to promote effective communication.

  • Passionate about strategic problem solving which entails analyzing the situation, creating a remedy and implementing the solution until completion.

  • Adept at solving organizational cultural issues through relationship building and management so that the organizational mission can be accomplished through connected departmental policies, processes and procedures.

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