California Fair Plan AssnDirector of IT
Apr. 2000 - Aug. 2024Greater Los Angeles AreaLead cross functional IT team in successful implementation of AWS Cloud technologies and transformation project to SaaS based Insurance Management systems resulting in 40% reduction in IT budget costs. Implemented technology transformation strategy to increase efficiencies, improve security and effectiveness.
Designed and managed the migration of on-prem sandbox environment to the AWS Cloud (20+ Servers).
Responsible for Cybersecurity Initiative and program development, implemented CIS framework.
Architect and implemented AWS Disaster Recovery solution which reduced expenditures by 25%
Establish and execute IT team and individual goals, training and professional development. Oversee change management process for applications, security and infrastructure objectives.
Manage IT Audit/Assurance: Compliance program support (CCPA/CPRA)
Oversee Infrastructure management, monitoring and operations.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure, Security and Service desk SLAโs and process improvement.
VoIP Management: Mitel Cloud, Enterprise Contact Center, IVR and call recording.
Infrastructure Management: Cloud, IaaS, SaaS, Citrix VDI, VMware, SAN, Windows Servers, and SD WAN
Cyber Security Management: Vulnerability scanning/remediation, PEN testing, IPS, WAF, AI Autonomous Response System, Security awareness and patch management programs. Key Competencies:
Private / Public Cloud Infrastructure Management IT Budgeting / Vendor Management
IT Team Leadership and Development Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery
Cyber Security Initiatives and Infrastructure Business Process Analysis / Improvement
Business Analysis / Integration IT Strategic Planning
Business / IT Operations Technology Solutions