PROFILE

* Highly experienced Information Systems Professional with proven expertise lead

ing the design and implementation of advanced technology solutions to exceed cha
llenging business needs.
* Combines expertise in strategic planning with strong technical qualifications.
* Practiced in formulating strategies for technology acquisition, integration an
d implementation in support of large-scale and fixed price contracts.
* Exceptional analytical and communication skills, demonstrated by effective int
eraction with management, vendors, customers and staff.
* Excellent qualifications in cross-functional team leadership, resources manage
ment, project planning/management and customer service.
* Extensive experience in government systems and practices.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Program Manager/Senior Project Manager
* Directly responsible for team development, technical leadership, and managemen
t of three separate departments and an overall staff of 18 personnel that suppor
t Information Security for a $116 billion loan portfolio for USDA-RD. This cons
ists of more than 670,000 loans or loan guarantees through a network of 47 state
offices and approximately 700 field service centers covering 50 states, plus th
e Pacific Trust territories, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
* Directly managed the IT security support for 14 major financial applications a
nd a portfolio consisting of over 100 systems built on a variety of hosting plat
forms, system technologies, and database software. The IT security support are
as included User Access Management, Disaster Recovery, Certification and Accredi
tation, and Security Policies/Standards.
* Managed Scope and Change Management on contract related items.
Program Manager/Senior System Engineer/Security Architect
* Assisted in the writing of a successful proposal and subsequent award for Merl
in International for the 250 million dollar A&AS IDIQ contract.
* Led a team of 12 personnel during the complete SDLC cycle in the design, devel
opment, and production of a metadata software application for USTRANSCOM.
* Created certification and accreditation (C & A) packages for the Department of
Homeland Security (USCIS and TSA) following NIST standards and using Risk Manag
ement System (RMS) and Trusted Agent FISMA (TAF) tools.
* Performed as consultant in the design and development of technical solutions f
or USTRANSCOM in support of 20 military ammunition distribution and transportati
on systems.
* Analyzed system network and security architectures (including hardware, softwa
re and network interfaces) for Net Centric operations, reviewing security docume
ntation for DITSCAP compliance and evaluating the implementation of security mec
hanisms (i.e. firewalls, intrusion detection systems and security network commun
ication protocols) for ammunition procurement, expenditure reporting and asset v
isibility throughout the life cycle of transportation and shipment procedures.
Information Systems Security Manager
* Managed the implementation of over 175 information assurance advisories, invol
ving Windows NT and UNIX operating system software patches, Symantec Anti-Virus
and Microsoft Office 2000 product updates, resulting in 0% down-time and preserv
ing the integrity, confidentiality and availability of over 200 desktop and serv
er assets.
* Initiated, developed and implemented information security plans and vulnerabil
ity assessments for accreditation and certification, involving 30 classified and
170 non-classified Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) hardware systems and 5
military diversified software database programs.
* Engineered revisions of automated information systems security program instruc
tions; highlighting specifically: security incident reports, intrusion detection
, firewall, anti-virus and local area network policies and procedures.
Program and Operations Manager
* Directed 10 occupational analysis workshops for the U.S. Navy's transformation
of its human resources and manpower enterprise infrastructure, resulting in the
development of a flexible workforce and alignment with the Department of Labor
standards.
* Developed and engineered revolutionary prototype installation of electro-optic
al/infrared sensor and imagery transfer system for S-3B aircraft. In-house insta
llation resulted in unique warfare capabilities throughout three major fleet and
air wing exercises and overall cost savings of $3,000,000.
Logistics Analyst
* Served as lead project technician for evaluation and installation of a digital
flight data computer resulting in 50% reduced maintenance troubleshooting and r
epair time efforts.
* Coordinated, reviewed and submitted over 300 corrections for S-3B aircraft sof
tware user technical manuals resulting in a cost savings of $500,000.
Training Specialist
* Developed an 80-hour leadership-training course. Conducted training and evalua
ted the course content through knowledge comprehension and performance testing.
* Developed and presented organization-wide training programs to over 277 milita
ry and civilian employees for equal opportunity training courses.
WORK EXPERIENCE
06/2007- Present
Program Manager/Senior Project Manager
IMTAS Inc., St. Louis, MO
* Used PMBOK principles and knowledge of information assurance technologies, pro
cesses, and federal regulations to manage an IA support services contract which
covered the following areas:
* Network Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
* Vulnerability Management
* Enterprise Risk Analysis
* Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
* Policy Development and Federal Information Security Management Act Support
* Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and Site Security Reviews
* Inspector General Audit Response Coordination and Tracking
* Information Security Training
* Intrusion Detection, Incident Handling, and Incident Response
* Computer Forensic Investigations
* Data Center and Storage Area Network Management
* ISSO Helpdesk and Correspondence Coordination
* Prepared and presented all weekly and monthly reports for customer and IMTAS D
irector. Created and presented all quarterly reports to FEDSIM and customer in c
onjunction with IMTAS Senior Management. The interface with the Government Contr
acting Officer (CO), the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), government
personnel and customer agency representatives.
* Responsible for all milestones/deliverables of the project. Managed the team i
n achieving all goals, milestones/deliverables as defined in the "scope of work"
of the contract.
* Directly responsible for the management of the entire project and the assigned
staff, ensuring appropriately skilled and trained personnel. Responsible for ma
intaining technical currency of staff. Responsible for all hiring, firing, and p
erformance evaluations.
11/2004- 06/2007
Project Manager/Senior System Analyst/Security Architect
Merlin International Inc., Fairview Heights, IL
* Developed financial, technical, and schedule performance reports in support of
multiple USAF programs.
* Directed the performance or project functional task elements such as procureme
nt, manufacturing, quality control, logistics and administrative functions durin
g SOA UDDI registry project.
* Primary DoD customer contact and works with all functions and subcontractor or
ganizations to support ROMs and proposal.
* Performed security baseline testing of Reactivity equipment, which provides se
curity for XML language technology in web service oriented architectures, using
information security evaluation tools (i.e. Nessus).
* Developed operational test bed, in support of network centric operations, for
military transportation systems. Configured Solaris SunFire v120 and v240 server
s using AmberPoint and Systinet software for management of UDDI registries and W
SDL files for future service oriented architecture and web service development.
08/2004-11/ 2004
Information Security Consultant/ Technical Writer
ISYS Technologies, Scott AFB, O'Fallon, IL

* Served as information security auditor in support of managing both test-bed an

d operational firewalls and servers on military command and control systems, usi
ng CENTAUR and Intruder Alert monitoring systems.
* Served as information security technical writer for classified and non-classif
ied military programs. Prepared Systems Security Authorization Agreements (SSAA(
s)) for accreditation and certification in compliance with DITSCAP procedures.
09/2001- 08/2004
Information Systems Security Manager/ Program Manager
Navy Manpower Analysis Center, Millington, TN
* Served as information security consultant for 3 years in support of DoD and IN
FOSEC compliance standards for classified and non-classified system operations f
or over 200 desktop and server assets.
* Managed and streamlined information awareness training on digital signature en
cryption, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and biometric Common Access Card (CAC)
policies for 150 DoD and military personnel over 7 departments.
09/1997-08/2001
Operations Manager, Avionics Department
Sea Control Squadron Thirty One, Jacksonville, FL

* Managed 30 staff employees in the day-day operations of maintaining 25 separat

e avionics systems in support of flight missions while maintaining a 30-year saf
ety record.
* Instituted an employee cross-functional training plan and a 360-degree counsel
ing program. Despite a first year turnover rate of 60%, increased operational pr
oductivity by 25%.
06/1994-08/1997
Training Specialist / Logistics Analyst
Force Warfare Test Squadron, Patuxent River, MD
* Developed and facilitated 22 leadership classes, training 380 officers, enlist
ed and DoD civilian personnel, stressing the importance of teamwork and self awa
reness in one's ability to successfully motivate and lead personnel.
* Served as logistic analyst and liaison between Navy and Lockheed-Martin Corpor
ation in development of computer, navigation and communication equipment modific
ations.
TECHNOLOGY SKILL SETS
* Security - IDS, firewalls (Juniper Netscreen, Cisco), log analysis, perimeter
security, VPN, INFOSEC, Human Factor, facilities/physical, social, asset, person
al, etc. Audit (Intruder Alert), planning, risk mitigation, vulnerability assess
ment, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, policy production & enfor
cement. PKI, biometric devices (SMART cards). Data recovery, logging/monitoring/
tracking. Experienced with INFOSEC tools such as: Nessus, nmap, ISS scanning too
l, HFNETCHK, SNORT, AirSNORT, IPTables, application scanning tool AppScan 6.5 an
d C & A Doc Writer.
* Microsoft - Windows NT, 2000, XP, 2003, SQL, IIS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Out
look, Access, Project.
* Open Source - Apache, web collaboration systems (Open Groupware).
* General Networking - TCP/IP (routing, security/VPN/cryptography), routers (Cis
co and Juniper).

* Protocols - Working knowledge of ATM, IP, OSPF, RIP, SNMP, NTP, and SMTP proto
cols.
* Hardware platforms - IBM, Sun, Dell, Compaq, Network Appliance.
* Technical Security Standards knowledge - NIST, DITSCAP and DIACAP.
* Service Oriented Architecture knowledge - Systinet, Reactivity (XML analysis),
and AmberPoint.
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Information Technology, (3.6 GPA)
University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD (Graduated 08/2004)
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, (3.2 GPA)
University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL (Graduated 04/89)
Completed the following courses for PMP certification through the University of
Iowa:
Project Management Process Groups
Create Work Breakdown Structure
Defining and Sequencing Project Activities
Initiating a Project and Preparing the Project Plan
Elements of Project Time Management
PROFESSIONAL
"Active" TS Security Clearance (2006 08 30 DoD CAF; SSBI, 2006 03 01, OPM)