Imperial, California, United States
Cybersecurity Program Leader and Agile Technical Project Manager with over a decade of experience driving enterprise technology transformation, security delivery, and operational excellence across regulated and private-sector environments. Scrum Master and Product Owner certified, I specialize in leading cross-functional teams through complex cybersecurity, risk, governance, and software delivery initiatives. My background includes building mature delivery organizations through Agile, Kanban, and DevOps adoption, implementing structured process frameworks such as CMMI, and improving product quality, stakeholder alignment, and execution predictability. These foundations now directly support my work in cybersecurity governance, audit readiness, evidence management (RSA platforms), and security standards ownership—where I translate security and compliance requirements into executable delivery roadmaps. I partner with engineering, infrastructure, product, and vendor teams to ensure cybersecurity initiatives align with business objectives, scale effectively, and remain audit-defensible. My experience as a subject matter expert for virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi and vCenter) allows me to bridge security governance with real operational environments. I am now focused on advancing into private-industry cybersecurity leadership, where strong program execution, risk-based decision making, and enterprise-scale delivery define success. Career focus: Cybersecurity Program Leadership · Technical Program Management · Security Governance · Risk & Compliance · Director-track Security Roles. Reach out to me at [email protected].
Computer Systems & Application Specialist I - NERC CIP Cybersecurity & Compliance Performs system engineering and administration for SCADA/Distributed Energy Management System (EMS) platforms that support Transmission and Distribution operations. Implements hardware and software improvements, prepares system administration records to meet NERC, FERC, and WECC compliance requirements, and provides technical assistance to operational teams. -Implemented Scrum to manage the Tripwire baseline deployment, establishing sprint cadence, backlog management, and stakeholder reviews to improve delivery and change control. -Designed and introduced BPMN process models to document and standardize cybersecurity and compliance workflows, improving clarity across teams. -Acts as primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for multiple NERC CIP standards and provides backup SME coverage for additional standards. -Oversees BIOS hardening and firmware update processes for servers to maintain a secure, compliant infrastructure. -Administers vCenter and ESXi environments, handling VM lifecycle, performance tuning, and patch management for virtualized systems. -Automates routine operational tasks and reporting using PowerShell and Python to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort. -Maintains and supports RHEL systems and RSA SecurID for secure access management. Tools & Technologies: MS Project, MS Visio, BPMN, PowerShell, Python, vCenter, ESXi, RHEL, RSA SecurID
In my role as a Brand Reputation Analyst, I spearheaded the analysis of guest feedback for 13 properties, orchestrated financial data management, and ensured adherence to brand standards. My multifaceted responsibilities contributed to enhancing operational efficiency across various domains. I innovatively utilized Medallia to refine the process of guest feedback analysis, achieving both accuracy and efficiency. This approach facilitated remote access to four Property Management Systems (PMS), negating the need for cumbersome email communication with general managers, and empowering the proactive handling of service delivery challenges. Through the development of an automated spreadsheet system, I dramatically cut expense report preparation time in half and reduced payroll report preparation from a week to mere hours. This automation, coupled with the migration of 200 pages of manual data to Excel, led to a 90% reduction in housekeeping overtime, optimizing labor costs and boosting overall team performance.
As a Technical Project Manager & Product Owner, I led the coordination of client meetings, oversaw QA and UX team activities, and managed essential organization tools. My role was pivotal in aligning project goals, creating release plans, and leading the customer support team, contributing to the overall success of the projects. I spearheaded a transformation in the software development process by implementing a Kanban and DevOps-based life cycle, resulting in stringent testing and a significant reduction in bugs during the production phase. This innovative approach not only improved product quality but also enhanced client engagement by integrating a UX team to create functional prototypes, allowing for faster feedback and alignment with client expectations. My leadership in developing an internal tool for project cost tracking brought transparency into all project costs and improved budget management. By introducing Jira Service Management, I opened direct communication between the technical team and customers, streamlining control over multiple requests, and initiating the selling of support policies post-warranty. This strategic move transformed the company into a mature software development entity and facilitated the acquisition of lucrative contracts.
Substitute teacher for bachelor-level Project Management class, covering project lifecycle, agile project management, team building, cost analysis, and educated decision-making.
Professor of "Computer Technology in Education" for Bachelor's Degree in Preschool Education