“Thomas was instrumental in getting the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence operational in it's initial home on the University of Maryland campus. As NCCoE developed its scope, the relationship was one that was very fluid initially, with a bevy of state and federal interests to maintain. Despite the complexity of the situation, Thomas helped represent NCCoE's interests in a way that was respectful of the university's concerns and focused on finding efficient and mutually beneficial solutions.”
About
As a Cloud Security Architect and Director, Consulting Expert at CGI, I lead the design…
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Education
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George Mason University
Coursework:
Information Security Theory and Practice
Distributed Systems and Database Security
Data Communication and Distributed Processing
Information Systems Analysis and Design
Advanced Database Management Systems
Data Warehousing and Mining
Electronic Commerce -
Coursework:
Systems Analysis
Project Management and Methodology
Object Oriented Analysis and Design
Object Oriented Programming I (C++)
Object Oriented Programming II (Java)
Object Oriented Programming Design Patterns -
Activities and Societies: ROTC
Coursework include Screen Printing, Block Printing, Etching, Painting, Hot Glass (Cast and Blown), Sculpture (Wood and Metal) Art History.
Licenses & Certifications
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
IssuedCredential ID 1506814 -
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.,
IssuedCredential ID 31034 -
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
SANS
Issued Expires -
GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
SANS
Issued Expires -
Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Systems Corporation
Issued Expires -
Sun Certified System Engineer for Solaris (SCSE)
Sun Microsystems
Issued Expires -
Sun Certified Java Programmer of the Java 2 Platform (SCJP2)
Sun Microsystems
Issued Expires
Volunteer Experience
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IT Consultant
Arlington Arts Center
- 7 years 6 months
Arts and Culture
Provide direct IT consulting support and services. Maintain network infrastructure and assist with configuration and maintenance of services on an ad-hoc basis.
Organizations
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Program Management Institute
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- PresentPMI is the world’s leading not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession, with more than 600,000 members and credential holders in more than 185 countries. Our worldwide advocacy for project management is supported by our globally-recognized standards and credentials, our extensive research program, and our professional development opportunities.
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ISACA
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- PresentAs an independent, nonprofit, global association, ISACA engages in the development, adoption and use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems. Previously known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, ISACA now goes by its acronym only, to reflect the broad range of IT governance professionals it serves.
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Soaring Society of America
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- PresentThe Soaring Society of America, Inc. was formed in 1932 to foster and promote all phases of soaring, both nationally and internationally. Since then, the SSA membership has grown to in excess of 12,000. Mr Gainer belongs to the Skyline Soaring Club in Front Royal, Va. When he is not flying or enjoying the company of his peers, Thomas serves as a Duty Officer responsible for managing operations and ensuring pilot safety.
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Information Systems Security Association
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- PresentThe Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is dedicated to developing and connecting cybersecurity leaders globally. ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure.
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International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)²
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- PresentThe International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc., (ISC)², is the global, not-for-profit leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers. The (ISC)² is recognized for Gold Standard certifications and world class education programs.
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