Dynamic technology professional with advanced Springboard training and a proven history of successfully managing complex technologies. Spearheaded initiatives in network security, risk assessment, and incident management. Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Excelled in stakeholder engagement, budget oversight, and compliance management. Seeking to leverage extensive cybersecurity and project management expertise to drive success as a manager in a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Owner/Consultant
Hartner Network Professionals (HNP)
01.1983 - Current
Delivered expert consulting services across various industries, optimizing processes, managing risks, and driving business development.
Developed tailored strategies to address client-specific challenges and objectives.
Conducted comprehensive market research and data analysis to identify trends and opportunities, utilizing advanced analytical tools for data-driven decision-making.
15 years Supervising teams to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost savings.
20 years Creating and implementing employee onboarding and training programs, promoting retention and collaboration.
More than 15 years Designing and executing business strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase market competitiveness.
More than 20 years Implementing CIS guidelines, ISO 27001, and other security parameters.
More than 20 years implementing ACL for security systems and gateway security and conducted host and network hardening using AV and malware detection tools.
More than 20 years establishing patch and vulnerability management and change management protocols.
Department Manager
Pattison Food Group
10.2016 - 12.2024
Leading a team of technical experts for equipment and software troubleshooting.
Mentoring a team of 30 employees, conducting performance reviews and facilitating technology professional development.
Collaborated cross-functionally to streamline processes, resolve issues, and drive business success.
Regularly evaluated employee feedback surveys to identify areas for improvement in customer service delivery.
Oversaw day-to-day departmental operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures, and implementing improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
Technical Consultant
SHL System House
05.1994 - 12.1999
Monitored system performance and health, proactively addressing potential issues.
Provided technical consulting services and troubleshooting assistance to end-users to resolve software, hardware, and network issues.
Supported customer onboarding processes and maintained detailed documentation of technical issues and solutions.
5 years Oral Communication with Clients and End-users.
5 years Attention to Detail, listening to client and recommending changes based on those needs.
5 years managing and training others to further technical service to clients.
5 years Problem Solving to ensure that client systems were optimized.
Developed and updated knowledge base articles to assist users with common problems.
Education
Cyber Security Training - Digital Forensics, Incident Response, ISO 27001
Springboard
Online
07.2024
B.A - American History
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
1987
Skills
Cloud Security
Ethical Hacking
Maltego
Spiderfoot
Forensics
Autopsy
Identity and Access Management
Incident Response
Internet Security
IP
IPSec
Leadership
Lifelong Learning
Malware Analysis
Mobile Security
Network Management
Network Security
ACLs
Organizational Skills
Process Migration
Programming
Scripting
Python
Project Evaluation
Project Management
Project Planning
Project Planning & Budget Control
Quality Assurance
Quality Management
Regulatory Compliance
Research
Routing protocols
Scope Management
Security Awareness
Security Controls
Security Information and Event Management
Security Policies
Systems Implementations
Technical Audits
Technical Management
Threat Analysis
Virtualization
VPNs
Vulnerability Assessment
Metasploit
Nessus
Certification
ISO 27001/2: Certified Lead Auditor, 05/2025, Present, GAQM (Global Association for Quality Management)
ISO/IEC 27001 Dynamics of Information Security Management System (ISMS), 10/2024, Present
ISO 31000 Enterprise Risk Management for the Professional, 10/2024, Present, Udemy
Crisis Management Masterclass: From Chaos to Control, 10/2024, Present, Udemy
ISO 22301 The Fundamentals of Business Continuity and Resilience, 06/2024, Present, Alison
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