Ron Sharon

360 SOC, Inc.

360SOC is a security company that specializes in offering a comprehensive range of security products and services. Key among these is their Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and (SOC) services.

SVP IT and Security 

Throwing The Box

Content Writer

Mercer Advisors

Mercer Advisors is a total wealth management firm that provides financial planning and investment management services. Mercer Advisors has a staff of over 900 in 80+ offices coast-to-coast, including financial advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and investment experts.

I brought order and structure to Mercer Advisors  and transformed the entire IT department, including site security programs, information security platforms, and platform selection and management. Led a team of 20 and a $6M budget. Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and C-Suite executives. Set the strategic direction across (Undisclosed) and established and administered corporate information security policies and procedures.

Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Led an initiative to review current platforms and redevelop them in alignment with business needs. Worked closely with COO and began process of organizing data and managing assets. Saved ~$1M per year and improved processes and performance enterprise-wide. 

•	Directed a migration of 10k records to a new Salesforce platform that enabled the development of new platform features.

•	Steered the rollout of a new comprehensive security program Security as a Service (SOC), policies and procedures, passed audits without any deficiency letters, and reduced the threat of cyber security and phishing attacks by 80%.

Vice President Information Security

Director of Information Security & IT

Director of Information Security

Ibotta, Inc.

Ibotta is a technology company that enables users with its smartphone app to earn cash back on in-store, mobile app, and online purchases with receipt submission, linked retailer loyalty accounts, payments, and/or purchase verification

In this role, I built the entire IT department, security program, and teams from the ground up for a rapidly scaling technology company that grew from 150 employees to 500 employees in 2 years. Established policies, procedures, incident response, and crafted a 3-year strategic roadmap to maximize ROI. Led a team of 3 directors, a budget of $6M, and responsibility for all in-house technology needs and services. Hired and onboarded helpdesk and engineering teams. 
Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Resolved complex problems by reworking the entire network infrastructure that reduced downtime by 80% and lowered core connectivity costs by 70%.

•	Stood up the information cyber security group and the internal IT team, onboarded 12 employees per week and ensured equipment and infrastructure was in place to support the company’s rapid growth. 

•	Led contract renegotiations with vendors to reduce costs while concurrently increasing overall profitability.

Director Of Information Technology (CIO / CISO)

Maxsys LLC

Maxsys was an IT and Information security consulting firm. Serving small to mid-size clients, its primary focus was to provide technological and security solutions to fit any business need.  

I owned and operated a consulting practice providing general IT, security, networking services and bespoke technical solutions to medical offices, accountants, and small- to medium-sized businesses. Managed all back-end accounting and financial processes. Facilitated technical trainings to employees via in-person and 1:1 virtual sessions. 

Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Ensured all security programs and services complied with HIPAA requirements.  
•	Consistently monitored and updated systems to improve overall productivity by 15%.
•	Managed network security using a bottom-up approach, circumventing risk by 40%.

Founder

Zetta Pros

Zetta Pros is an IT services platform providing a full team of IT specialists for clients, keeping systems safe and in excellent working order. They monitor client systems 24/7, apply patches, ensure backups, keep viruses at bay, and perform a host of other proactive measures.

Here, I oversaw a team of 4 providing consulting work for companies and managing IT processes, systems, and programs.  Met with clients to evaluate their unique needs, recommend the appropriate services and solutions, and guide them through the onboarding process. SME for information and computer security. Established disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Proactively improved and enhanced processes across the organization including reducing waste and decreasing redundancies by enforcing budgetary guidelines, boosting ROI by creating strategic roadmaps, and driving efficiencies by incorporating new technologies, including VoIP and remote desktop.

Co-Founder

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

IT Consultant

Canon USA

Universal Music Group

LA Clippers

I am Ron Sharon, bringing over two decades of expertise in technology and cybersecurity. As a dedicated leader and a fervent innovator, my career is marked by a commitment to empowering cybersecurity professionals. My mission is to foster the development of both emerging and seasoned leaders, helping them achieve their career aspirations and reach their fullest potential.

Beyond my professional endeavors, my passion for information technology is a personal commitment. I actively seek connections and collaborations with professionals who share my vision, underscoring my inclusive approach to knowledge sharing and community building.

In the tech world, my influence is transformative. I am always ready to share my knowledge and insights. My proactive approach makes me a valuable asset to any professional network, particularly those navigating the complex and dynamic landscapes of technology and cybersecurity.

(Undisclosed) is a total wealth management firm that provides financial planning and investment management services. (Undisclosed) has a staff of over 900 in 80+ offices coast-to-coast, including financial advisors, attorneys, CPAs, and investment experts.

I brought order and structure to (Undisclosed) and transformed the entire IT department, including site security programs, information security platforms, and platform selection and management. Led a team of 20 and a $6M budget. Served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and C-Suite executives. Set the strategic direction across (Undisclosed) and established and administered corporate information security policies and procedures.

Highlights of my accomplishments include:

•	Led an initiative to review current platforms and redevelop them in alignment with business needs. Worked closely with COO and began process of organizing data and managing assets. Saved ~$1M per year and improved processes and performance enterprise-wide. 

•	Directed a migration of 10k records to a new Salesforce platform that enabled the development of new platform features.

•	Steered the rollout of a new comprehensive security program Security as a Service (SOC), policies and procedures, passed audits without any deficiency letters, and reduced the threat of cyber security and phishing attacks by 80%.

Tevora

•	Work with healthcare industry service organizations to ensure the protection of Protected Healthcare Information (PHI) through validation/authentication of security systems and procedures
•	Perform healthcare organizational security posture and control assessments to ensure adequate protection of sensitive healthcare data and verify compliance with HIPAA and HITRUST regulations
•	Provide general advisement services to help organizations navigate HIPAA and HITRUST compliance upon changes to strategic initiatives, projects, and infrastructure architecture
•	Completed an in-depth investigation on increasing security surrounding cloud document exchange

Associate/Junior Consultant

•	Worked with hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, medical device manufacturers, and many other technological service organizations in the Healthcare industry to ensure the protection of Protected Healthcare Information (PHI)
•	Performed organizational security posture and control assessments against Healthcare organizations to validate adequate protection of sensitive healthcare data and ensure compliance against HIPAA and HITRUST.
•	Provided General Advisement Services to help organizations navigate and implement HIPAA and HITRUST compliance upon changes to strategic initiatives, projects, and infrastructure architecture.

Developing Consultant- Healthcare Compliance

California State University, Long Beach

Cyber Security Boot Camp

Verity Health/St. Francis Medical Center

As the Compliance Coordinator and HIPAA Privacy/Security Officer, I am responsible to work with the Hospital Compliance Officer for SFMC Compliance Programs related to all Federal and State-level guidelines pertaining to Compliance and HIPAA regulations. I assist in all aspects of hospital compliance, including compliance monitoring/ auditing, investigating and following up on Values Line reports, compliance training, conducting audits in accordance with OIG work plan items, working with external auditors such as Healthcare Cost Solutions (HCS), and actively monitor and audit various items for the Corporate Responsibility Scorecard. I Interact with all levels of management, associates and external consultants. I participate as a member of the SFMC Compliance Leadership Team with the Corporate Responsibility Officer and other executives. 

My HIPAA Privacy and Security responsibilities include overseeing all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, maintenance of, and adherence to the organization’s policies and procedures covering the privacy of, and access to, patient health information in compliance with federal and state laws and the organization’s information privacy practices. The security aspect addresses electronic systems architecture and functionality as it affects safeguards of protected health information (PHI) and business information assets.

Compliance Coordinator/HIPAA Privacy/Security Officer

L.A. County Office of Education

Program Specialist

Timothy M. Knapp
Long Beach, CA
knapptmailme@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkeveryday/	

•	Information Security Professional with extensive experience in Healthcare Compliance
•	CompTIA Security+ certified
•	Detailed understanding of HITRUST compliance analysis process and similar compliance frameworks (ISO 27002, 22301; NIST 800-53)
•	Experienced with implementation and monitoring of a hospital HIPAA compliance program
•	Successfully completed 9-month CSULB cybersecurity bootcamp that included more than 200 hands-on laboratories using virtual systems
	Learned networking concepts and Microsoft, cloud and Linux security; included sessions covering Python, ethical hacking and forensics/incident response
	Covered network security technology- physical security considerations, monitoring (SIEM, SOAR), firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, virtual private networks, active directory, ACL implementation, data loss prevention, IoT security
	Implemented ethical hacking, forensics and incident response procedures to gain familiarity with well-known tools such as Splunk, Kali Linux, Wireshark, John the Ripper, Nmap, Snort, and Nessus


                                                                             Professional Experience						
Developing Consultant (Healthcare), Tevora				                      October 2022 to January 2023
(This was a ten-week internship)
Irvine, CA (remote)				                                                         Mentor Chad Stanger (Consultant) cstanger@tevora.com 
•	Worked with healthcare service organizations to ensure the protection of Protected Healthcare Information (PHI) through validation/authentication of security systems and procedures
•	Performed healthcare security posture and control assessments to ensure adequate protection of healthcare data and verify compliance with HIPAA and HITRUST regulations
•	Provided general advisement services to help organizations navigate HIPAA and HITRUST compliance upon changes to strategic initiatives, projects, and infrastructure architecture
•	Completed an in-depth investigation on increasing security surrounding cloud document exchange

					                      Education				                          		
Cal. State U., Long Beach - Cybersecurity Professional Certificate - June 2022
M.A. Education - California State University, Dominguez Hills (Carson, CA) - December 2006
B.S. Biological Psychology - University of California, Santa Barbara – June 1997

					                    Certifications	 				     		
CompTIA Security+ CE Certified      -      July 7, 2022

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