Roy Bene - IT Executive, Bene’-Ficial IT Solutions

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Work Background

City of IrvingInformation Technology Infrastructure Manager

Apr. 2022Irving, Texas, United States

Bene-Ficial IT SolutionsOwner and Founder

Nov. 2021Fort Worth, Texas, United StatesI provide IT services, including cybersecurity and infrastructure design and management

PCI not the big companyDirector Of Information Technology

Jun. 2021 - Nov. 2021I led a team of 7 who managed IT and cybersecurity operations across multiple company locations. During my tenure, I improved the company's IT operations and security by: • Creating a 5-year strategic IT plan to restructure and upgrade the IT and security infrastructure. • Revamping all IT policies, processes, and procedures. • Designing the company’s IT risk management and vendor management programs. • Developing and implementing the company’s first business continuity/disaster recovery plan.

NexBankVP Director IT | Information Security Officer

Jun. 2015 - Jun. 2021I oversaw all company IT operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. Additionally, I supervised 4 direct reports. In this role, I: • Enabled the bank’s growth from $1.5B to $10B in assets over 5-years, by planning and executing a 5-year strategic IT plan, including system, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization and maturation. • Drove over $14M in savings by redesigning IT policies, processes, and procedures • Reduced the bank’s operational and IT risk by architecting and implementing its first SIEM response system and DRaaS platform. • Consistently achieved top scores in FDIC, FDICIA, GLBA, ABA, Federal Reserve audits/inspections.

KidKraftIT Manager/Senior Systems Engineer

Jan. 2014 - Jun. 2015I directed the design, implementation, upgrade, and operation of operating systems (Windows & Mac) and network/wireless infrastructure. Additionally, I managed infrastructure security, BC/DR, and help desk operations. In this role, I • Enabled the company’s global expansion by leading the design and installation of network infrastructure for facilities in Europe, China, and Australia. • Improved operational efficiency by creating standardized IT policies and procedures, including change management, help desk, business continuity, and backup policies. • Reduced IT operating costs by implementing VMware and transitioning from on-premises servers to virtual stacks. • Reduced IT security risk by implementing multiple network security tools, including endpoint protection, anti-virus/malware software, firewalls, and intrusion prevention and detection systems. • Increased system redundancy by designing and implementing a 4-layer data backup strategy and infrastructure, including tape, VSS, DFS, and cloud-based replication.

Grindstone Group, LLCBHS Commissions project manager at Grindstone Group, LLC

Oct. 2012 - Jan. 2014 I oversaw the design, installation, and commissioning of baggage handling systems (BHS), including operating systems, network/wireless infrastructure, security, and BC/DR at airports in the U.S., Japan, and China. I also supervised up to 30 project staff. During my tenure, I led the successful installation and commissioning of the BHS system at 2 DFW airport terminals, including deploying over 54K endpoints.

LANSourceNetwork Engineer

Nov. 2008 - Sep. 2012Plano, TX I directed the architectural design, deployment, upgrade, security, and maintenance of customer networks. While in this role, I led the end-to-end design and installation of corporate LANs at 10 major financial services, healthcare, and legal clients. I also managed multiple wide-scale rollouts of workstations, laptops, and operating systems.

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