Mount Vernon, New York, United States
CYBERSECURITY STATEMENT I am a cybersecurity leader and Chief Development Officer specializing in governance‑aligned training, curriculum architecture, and workforce‑development strategy. My work centers on building scalable, scenario‑driven cybersecurity programs that prepare learners for real‑world environments while meeting the needs of employers, universities, and government partners. At Cyber RST Corporation, I design and lead the development of enterprise‑grade courses—including GRC+ Foundations, Social Engineering & Attacks, and Post‑Quantum Cryptography—while overseeing LMS implementation, instructor training, and quality‑assurance standards. My approach blends hands‑on technical experience with a strong foundation in governance, ethics, and secure‑data workflows. Before stepping into executive leadership, I gained practical experience in vulnerability management, SIEM log analysis, endpoint security, and incident response support. Across roles in cybersecurity, compliance, financial services, and regulated environments, I’ve built a reputation for clear documentation, thoughtful problem‑solving, and strengthening operational processes. I value truth, transparency, and doing things the right way the first time. Whether developing curriculum, mentoring teams, or improving workflows, I focus on measurable impact, ethical decision‑making, and building programs that help people grow into confident cybersecurity professionals. If you’re interested in cybersecurity education, workforce partnerships, or building training pipelines that actually prepare people for the field, I’m always open to connecting. K. Brand
Development of Business operations, sales, mentor, training, software and network development, team organization and emerging technologies.
Defended against live threats in CyberRange Completed Cybersecurity Skill Assessment Participated in One-on-One Resume Review and Enhancement Optimized LinkedIn profile for recruitment Practiced PowerShell scripting Learned Endpoint Detection and Response Engaged in Incident Response Conducted Tabletop Exercises Studied Computer Networking Managed Vulnerability Management and Remediation Developed Essential Windows Skills for Cybersecurity Enhanced Cybersecurity Soft Skills Attended Mentee Conference Calls Twice Per Week
Customer Service Specialist and New Hire Trainee. Inbound and India Calls from shareowner's around the world. Providing account information for shares, market value, price quotes from different companies of stock. Buying, Selling, Dividend Investment, Corporate Actions, Document mailings & emails. Inter-office communication regarding corporate issues and shareowner account maintenance. Following correct Authentication and Verification policies regarding shareowner information and account access.
Delivered personalized customer service relating to questions and promptly resolved basic problems on customer accounts. Developed strong customer relationships and loyalty through effective communication. Met daily customer service quotas with a focus on quality. Developed and maintained working knowledge of internal policies, procedures, and services to appropriately address customer issues. Greeted customers by name and displayed respectful attitude, helping develop rapport with customer base and build lasting relationships. Investigated and researched issues to
Responded to telephone inquiries and complaints following standard operating procedures. Maintained knowledge of company products to provide helpful suggestions and recommendations to customers. Delivered personalized customer service relating to questions and promptly resolved basic problems on customer accounts. Maintained logs and documentation to detail key information regarding incoming and outgoing calls. Developed and maintained working knowledge of internal policies, procedures, and services to appropriately address customer issues. Greeted customers by name and displayed respectful attitude, helping develop rapport with customer base and build lasting relationships.