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At VMRay, our team is at the forefront of combating sophisticated digital threats, and my…
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📢 Interesting read for the weekend ahead: Paul Wagenseil from SC Media dives into the pros and cons of #Consolidation in #cybersecurity. The article…
📢 Interesting read for the weekend ahead: Paul Wagenseil from SC Media dives into the pros and cons of #Consolidation in #cybersecurity. The article…
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What. A. Week! Last week #VMRay held a fantastic on-site week in Bochum, Germany, with SummerFest to top it all off! With this great group of…
What. A. Week! Last week #VMRay held a fantastic on-site week in Bochum, Germany, with SummerFest to top it all off! With this great group of…
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Experience
Education
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St. John's University
Activities and Societies: Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity; VP, Student Government; Association for Computing Machinery; President, Amateur Radio Club; Chairman and Station Manager - WSJU Radio
Licenses & Certifications
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Head of Customer Success - How to Build
Startdeliver
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The Customer Success Onboarding Program
Startdelivery / Insight Academy
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SalesOS Certification
ZoomInfo
Credential ID https://university.zoominfo.com/c/dB6bJHTUR8uCw70M9GGjXw
Volunteer Experience
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Electromagnetic Pulse Special Interest Group (EMP SIG)
InfraGard National (INMA)
- Present 11 years 5 months
Science and Technology
Electromagnetic Pulse Special Interest Group (EMP SIG) is a nationwide special interest group that focuses on threats that could cause nationwide long-term critical infrastructure collapse. Named the EMP SIG, after electromagnetic pulse, the SIG covers all similarly dangerous hazards such as extreme space weather, coordinated physical attack, cyber attack and pandemics. https://www.youtube.com.
InfraGard is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and members of…Electromagnetic Pulse Special Interest Group (EMP SIG) is a nationwide special interest group that focuses on threats that could cause nationwide long-term critical infrastructure collapse. Named the EMP SIG, after electromagnetic pulse, the SIG covers all similarly dangerous hazards such as extreme space weather, coordinated physical attack, cyber attack and pandemics. https://www.youtube.com.
InfraGard is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and members of the private sector for the protection of U.S. Critical Infrastructure. Through seamless collaboration, InfraGard connects owners and operators within the critical infrastructure to the FBI, to provide education, information sharing, networking, and workshops on emerging technologies and threats. InfraGard’s vetted membership includes business executives, entrepreneurs, lawyers, security personnel, military, and government officials, IT professionals, academia, and state and local law enforcement—all dedicated to contributing industry-specific insight and advancing national security. -
Deputy Sector Chief - Information Technology
InfraGard North Texas Members Alliance
- Present 7 years 5 months
Science and Technology
InfraGard is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and members of the private sector for the protection of U.S. Critical Infrastructure. Through seamless collaboration, InfraGard connects owners and operators within critical infrastructure to the FBI, to provide education, information sharing, networking, and workshops on emerging technologies and threats. InfraGard’s vetted membership includes: business executives, entrepreneurs, lawyers, security personnel, military…
InfraGard is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and members of the private sector for the protection of U.S. Critical Infrastructure. Through seamless collaboration, InfraGard connects owners and operators within critical infrastructure to the FBI, to provide education, information sharing, networking, and workshops on emerging technologies and threats. InfraGard’s vetted membership includes: business executives, entrepreneurs, lawyers, security personnel, military and government officials, IT professionals, academia and state and local law enforcement—all dedicated to contributing industry-specific insight and advancing national security. Today there are approximately 50,000 members in 80+ local InfraGard Member Alliances (IMAs), represented nationally by the InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA). Each IMA is connected to an FBI Field Office. Dallas, in my case.
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ARRL Diamond Club
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio
- Present 24 years 4 months
Science and Technology
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Courses
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Amazon Web Services Essential Training
Jul 2017
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Blockchain Basics
Jan 2018
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Blockchain: Beyond the Basics
Jan 2018
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Cloud Computing: Private Cloud Platforms
Jul 2017
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Cybersecurity with Cloud Computing
Jul 2017
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DevOp Foundations
August 2017
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DevOp Foundations : Containers
Aug 2017
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DevOps Foundations: Infrastructure Automation
Oct 2017
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Ethical Hacking: Website and Web Application Testing
Jan 2018
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Google Cloud Platform Essential Training
Jul 2017
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Learning Cloud Computing: Application Migration
Jul 2017
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Learning Cloud Computing: Cloud Storage
Jul 2017
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Learning Cloud Computing: Core Concepts
Jul 2017
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Learning Cloud Computing: Public Cloud Platforms
Jul 2017
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Learning Docker
Aug 2017
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Learning SSH
November 2017
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Microsoft Azure: Core Functionalities
Jul 2017
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Microsoft Azure: Secure Resources
Jan 2018
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Microsoft Azure: Security Concepts
Sept 2017
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Performing a Technical Security Audit and Assessment
Sept 2017
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Performing a Technical Security Audit and Assessment
Sep 2017
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Planning a Microsoft Cloud Solution
Jul 2017 – Present
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Programming Foundations: Algorithms
Aug 2021
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Securing the IoT: Privacy
Jan 2018
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Splunk Solutions
Apr 2021
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
Organizations
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Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
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The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is an American not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality, safety, cost-effectiveness, and access, through the best use of information technology and management systems. It was founded in 1961 as the Hospital Management Systems Society. It is now headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The society has more than 50,000 individual members, over 570 corporate members, and more than 225 not-for-profit…
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is an American not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare quality, safety, cost-effectiveness, and access, through the best use of information technology and management systems. It was founded in 1961 as the Hospital Management Systems Society. It is now headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The society has more than 50,000 individual members, over 570 corporate members, and more than 225 not-for-profit organizations.
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Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
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The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members.
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InfraGard North Texas Members Alliance
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InfraGard is a partnership between the FBI and the private sector. It is an association of persons who represent businesses, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the U.S.
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Internatonal Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2
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The International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or (ISC)², is a non-profit organization which specializes in training and certifications for cybersecurity professionals. It has been described as the "world's largest IT security organization". The most widely known certification offered by (ISC)² is the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. In the mid-1980s a need arose for a standardized and vendor-neutral certification program that…
The International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or (ISC)², is a non-profit organization which specializes in training and certifications for cybersecurity professionals. It has been described as the "world's largest IT security organization". The most widely known certification offered by (ISC)² is the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. In the mid-1980s a need arose for a standardized and vendor-neutral certification program that provided structure and demonstrated competence in the field of IT security, and several professional societies recognized that certification programs attesting to the qualifications of information security personnel were desperately needed.
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National Dance Council of America (NDCA)
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The National Dance Council of America is the official governing body for dancing in the United States. Its purpose is to provide, on a nationwide basis, a united inter-associated agency to represent the interests of those in the dance profession and other dance related entities and organizations and to act as the agency for cooperation with similar councils in other countries.
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Sons of the American Revolution - The Texas Society
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The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR or NSSAR) is an American congressionally chartered organization, founded in 1889, and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. A non-profit corporation, it has described its purpose as maintaining and extending "the institutions of American freedom, an appreciation for true patriotism, a respect for our national symbols, the value of American citizenship, [and] the unifying force of 'e pluribus unum' that has created, from the…
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR or NSSAR) is an American congressionally chartered organization, founded in 1889, and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. A non-profit corporation, it has described its purpose as maintaining and extending "the institutions of American freedom, an appreciation for true patriotism, a respect for our national symbols, the value of American citizenship, [and] the unifying force of 'e pluribus unum' that has created, from the people of many nations, one nation and one people." The members of the society are male descendants of people who served in the American Revolutionary War or who contributed to establishing the independence of the United States. It is dedicated to perpetuating American ideals and traditions, and to protecting the Constitution of the United States; the official recognition of Constitution Day, Flag Day, and Bill of Rights Day were established through its efforts. It has members in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
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The Amateur Radio Relay League
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he ARRL represents the interests of amateur radio operators before federal regulatory bodies, provides technical advice and assistance to amateur radio enthusiasts, supports a number of educational programs and sponsors emergency communications service throughout the country. The ARRL has approximately 161,000 members. In addition to members in the US, the organization claims over 7,000 members in other countries. The ARRL publishes many books and a monthly membership journal called QST. The…
he ARRL represents the interests of amateur radio operators before federal regulatory bodies, provides technical advice and assistance to amateur radio enthusiasts, supports a number of educational programs and sponsors emergency communications service throughout the country. The ARRL has approximately 161,000 members. In addition to members in the US, the organization claims over 7,000 members in other countries. The ARRL publishes many books and a monthly membership journal called QST. The ARRL held its Centennial Convention in Hartford, Connecticut in July 2014. The ARRL is the primary representative organization of amateur radio operators to the US government. It performs this function by lobbying the US Congress and the Federal Communications Commission. The ARRL is also the international secretariat of the International Amateur Radio Union, which performs a similar role internationally, advocating for amateur radio interests before the International Telecommunications Union and the World Administrative Radio Conferences.
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The Internet Society
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The Internet Society (ISOC) is an American non-profit organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in Internet-related standards, education, access, and policy. Its mission is "to promote the open development, evolution and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world"
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