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LKCM Headwater Investments Chief Information Security Officer
Feb. 2024Houston, Texas, United States- Responsible for assessing, evaluating and improving the security posture of multiple portfolio companies to ensure compliance with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
- Designed and built security scorecards to provide Board and Executive leadership actionable visibility
- Convene meetings with IT leadership to discuss and prioritize identified security gaps and propose solutions for remediation - Aid in identifying and evaluating configuration changes and security solutions to enhance the overall security stance.
- Track remediations and grow cybersecurtiy scores for multiple companies by over 130% in 12 months - Collaborate with organizational leadership to formulate policies and procedures that reinforce adherence to NIST compliance standards.
- Provide oversight for initiatives aimed at increasing vulnerability awareness and strengthening incident response capabilities.
- Review, select and recommend security tooling solutions
- Develop MSP relationships with selected vendors by taking advantage of cost reductions across twenty portfolio companies
- Conduct third party risk reviews
- Participate in incident response for cyber attacks that may have or could lead to a data breach
ERIKS North AmericaCorporate Info Sec Officer - Security Architecture, Incident Response, Security Awareness
Jan. 2023 - Feb. 2024Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesAs Corporate Information Security Officer (CISO), my mission is to ensure the protection and security of all sensitive data and information systems for 900 employees and over 60 locations within our North America footprint. With a background in information security, risk management, and compliance, I have a proven track record of designing and implementing effective security strategies and policies to safeguard against cyber threats and data breaches. My expertise includes developing and leading security programs and security architectures that encompass all aspects of information security, including data protection, identity and access management, network security, application security, divestitures, and incident response. I also possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling me to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive and holistic approach to security. While at ERIKS I served as the security lead on our carveout team during the carveout and stand up of five separate entities from one Global parent. I stay current with the latest industry trends and best practices, and I am always looking for ways to improve and innovate our security posture. If you're looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to elevate your organization's security program, please don't hesitate to connect with me.
ERIKS North AmericaInformation Security Officer - Compliance, NIST, ISO and SOGP, Security Hardening, Incident Response
Jun. 2021 - Dec. 2022United StatesServed as Information Security Officer for ERIKS Global managing all aspects of security for over 90 ERIKS North America locations. Security architecture design and improvement, network security divestiture planning, security incident response, third party risk review and mitigation, network threat and vulnerability management, data loss protection and prevention, security gap analysis, security compliance for ISF SOGP, NIST 800-53, SOC2, ISO27001, security policy development, security standard operating procedure development, create, modify and approve security architecture technical design drawings, SLA adherence. Closed over 10 critical IT Audit findings in 6 months, designed network changes to prevent the Log4j threat on our internal networks. Orchestrated over a dozen hardening activities for browsers, desktips, servers and mobile devices with global impact for over 9,000 employees across four continents.
Geneva CollegeAdjunct Faculty
Aug. 2017 - Apr. 2018Beaver Falls, PA
Bethel Park School DistrictDirector of IT Services
Mar. 2006 - Jun. 2021Greater Pittsburgh AreaActive Directory and Azure AD design and management, Network security architecture, including Cisco networking and wireless, Palo Alto and Fortinet NGFW firewall network designs and management, SPF, DMARC and DKIM, Fortimail, wide-area network design and governance, DDoS mitigation and prevention, IT service framework establishment, adherence to required service levels. Designed and redesigned Bethel Park School District's network and wirelss environment to support 4,000 students and 750 staff with access to over 5,000 devices. Created the district's first one to one laptop program in 2013 and by 2019 Bethel Park School District was uniquely prepared to weather the pandemic with learn from home education technologies using cloud first tools and programs.
Reyer's Greene AcresFarm Owner
Sep. 2002 - Dec. 2008Holbrook, Pennsylvania, United StatesPurchased an old 149 acre farmstead, moved my family, rehabbed the property, repaired 4 1/2 miles of fence, repaired several out buildings, ran a small beef operation and sold the whole operation for a profit in six years.
California Area School DistTechnology Coordinator
Jan. 2000 - Feb. 2006Greater Pittsburgh Area
R/Squared Services, IncManager of Technical Services
May. 1996 - Dec. 1999Ohiopyle, PA
Highlands HospitalComputer Network Analyst
Jan. 1993 - Dec. 1996Connellsville, PA
Forbes Road Career and Technology CenterElectronics Teacher
Jan. 1991 - Dec. 1993Monroeville, PA• Develop curriculum to teach electronics and computer servicing to high school career and technical education and adult reeducation students. • Support Forbes Road early organizational technology use and integration efforts.
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