New York City Cyber Command
New York, NY
Senior Cyber Security Auditor, Consultant, and Civil Servant ~ April 2021 – Present

• Reviewed, developed, audited, and contributed to the implementation of city-wide cyber security policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in support of all NYC covered organizations, agencies, and entities
• Pioneered new city-wide risk acceptance program paradigm
• Senior contributor in the development of new city-wide annual agency cyber audit process
• Led comprehensive long-term cyber security audits of NYC agencies identifying findings, drafting mitigation strategies, and providing support and expert advice on best practices across all domains (including architecture), often directly to agency heads and CISOs, additionally ensuring controls validation and quality assurance
• Tested, implemented, rolled out, and maintained new GRC tool, including mappings of frameworks and policies
  
• Led and trained junior staff as well as provided information security best practice training, consulting, and awareness to stakeholders
  
• Often presented new developments in the field and updates of department’s program to entire agency
  
• Conducted interviews and made direct recommendations to the hiring manager for entry level candidates
  
• Ensured security is never a roadblock, but instead a method to protect and enable the mission

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
Information Security Risk Analyst, Penetration Tester, Threat Intelligence Analyst, and Consultant 

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Nov 2016 – April 2021

• Performed more than 550 independent, complex information security risk assessments encompassing enterprise solutions (on-site and cloud), vendor relationships, data sharing relationships, research studies, RFPs, and internal infrastructure changes
• Conducted more than 275 penetration tests on complex technologies and environments, including enterprise cloud solutions, web applications, mobile technologies and applications, enterprise software, medical devices, in-house software, APIs, and system integrations
• Pioneered significant enhancements and automation into the cyber risk program, including risk assessment techniques and methodologies within the organization to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Entered threats into GRC risk register
• Monitored threat feeds for indicators of compromise
• Participated in and contributed to daily threat briefing meetings with CISO
• Served as a security consultant and advisor on large organization-wide IT initiatives
• Trained new staff in the security process and security best practices
• During height of COVID-19 emergency hospital response, took on a multifaceted role to ensure the security of the center’s data and digital infrastructure, enable a remote workforce, and act as emergency support for other critical hospital functions

CipherTechs, INC.
New York, NY
Security Engineer, Information Security Auditor, and Application Security 

~ May 2015 – Nov 2016

• Worked predominately on-site at enterprise clients to offer a wide variety of security solutions utilizing a significant range of skill sets
• Often reported directly to many clients’ CISOs at a multitude of industries including the finance, media, and health sectors
• In between on-site engagements, would function as a security analyst for our clients in the SOC with a focus on monitoring network and endpoint security, threat intelligence, and incident response
• Ushered in Mobile Security as a new area of solution offerings for the firm and was assigned interns to assist in this effort

Binghamton University Graphics And Image Computing Laboratory
Binghamton, NY
Undergraduate Research Assistant ~ Jan 2014 – May 2014

• Assisted in lab experiments capturing facial emotion with 3d camera technology while also recording a subject’s vital signs.
• Experimented with integrating Leap-motion Controllers into lab projects.
• Established relationship between lab and Cinema Department for conjoined research efforts. 

Binghamton Television Channel 6 / University Office of the President / Student Association
Binghamton, NY 
Founder and President ~ August 2011 – May 2013

• Elected by University’s President’s Office, Student Association, and the general student body to develop, design, and lead as the president of a new, modern, and interactive television studio for Binghamton University.
• Oversaw a $25,000 budget that was awarded from the university to develop a TV station within a two year time frame.
• Created the constitution of the organization, recruited 200 active members and created production departments.
• Authorized by both the Computer Science and Cinema Departments to hire interns and assign them four credit letter grades.
• Created a streamlined solution live “point-and-click” interactive TV studio for users who are lacking technical experience.
• Built custom PC and “Hackintosh” tower computers to control custom designed interactive studio.
• Installed multiple studio grade cameras and high-end webcams to use within software switching.
• Designed custom software for both digital switching and inventory control.
• Created website to display station schedule.
• Trained members in applicable technology, television production, and editing.
• Acted as a student leader by empowering the student body through offering the station’s services as a creative and public outlet

Binghamton University Harpur College Dean’s Office
Binghamton, NY
Event Organizer and Technical Director ~ February 2012 – May 2013

• Largest TEDx conference organized at a University in 2013.
• Brought the conference to the university as an annual event.
• Worked with university’s sound, stage, and light department.
• Developed website for TEDx event and advertised it on social media.
• Contacted speakers, worked with university departments to arrange event.

Kleiner Capital Management, LLC
Marlboro, NJ
Technology and Security Specialist ~ August 2004 – May 2013

• Drafted cyber security policies and procedures for the company and audited the controls implemented
• Trained staff in security best practices
• Purchased, installed, and supported multiple server-class machines and software systems for financial trading services
• Installed and managed sophisticated software and APIs linking them for live market data and trading

Freedom Technology
Manalapan, NJ
Intern ~ December 2012 – January 2013

• Assisted in installing networks and maintaining software services to local businesses
• Interacted with non-technical customers to assist them with technology business functions

Binghamton University Scholar’s Office
Binghamton, NY
Intern ~ August 2011 – December 2011

• Installed a network-enabled web camera for physical security and to capture a time-lapse video of a campus construction
• Individually transferred and installed new computers, networks, and office machinery to a new office location

Headlines International
Marlboro, NJ
Freelance Web Developer and Technical Support ~ May 2010 – August 2010

• Developed and maintained a website and social media connections.
• Updated and maintained customer database software as well as taught security best practices and staff security awareness

Marlboro Cable Television
Marlboro, NJ
Producer, Host, and Digital Editor ~ June 2006 – May 2009

• Created, hosted, and edited own show titled “Student Views” for local township television, often in conjunction with the Mayor
• Operated multiple aspects of the studio during live broadcasts such as switching, lighting control, and camera operations