Rose State College

Director of Cybersecurity / Professor of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Professor / Cybersecurity Program Coordinator

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Adjunct Professor - John Massey School of Business - MBA Program

The Tiaki Group, LLC

Principal | Cybersecurity Strategist | Transformation | Risk Management | Budget Management

Shyft Partners, LLC

CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT: CARES ACT INITIATIVES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security)

➤  Provided leadership, oversight, and project management support for 60+ CARES Act Projects, impacting multiple organizations. Oversaw critical technology initiatives prioritizing healthcare and public safety. Worked closely with cross-organizational leadership to prioritize projects with total budget of $600M. Reported to Client COO.
➤  Oversaw digital transformation and modernization to provide efficient, service-oriented, secure systems and solutions for allocation of program funding.
➤  Managed expansion of IT technology systems to enable and ensure secure state systems and data;  established disaster recovery and business continuity (DR/BC) capabilities.
➤  Facilitated review of technical implementation plans with multiple organizations and helped non-technical staff understand them.

CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT: ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE
➤  Provided management consulting leadership and oversight of strategic planning to drive transformation, unifying Client Organization with aligned enterprise vision and priorities. Collaborated with executive leadership. Indirectly managed 40+ resources from C-suite to staff ICs. Reported to Client COO.
➤  Established and led program governance and change management frameworks, processes, and procedures for project intake, increasing efficiencies, reducing redundancies, and optimizing costs.
Increased financial transparency and optimized financial performance by defining and measuring metrics to track and manage spend.
➤  Introduced participatory budgeting process to provide inclusive and transparent prioritization of funding; managed 1st participatory budgeting event from project submission through execution and reporting.
➤  Drove rescue of ERP implementation project: incorporated overlooked workflow designs and existing systems integrations to ensure successful implementation with efficient and effective results.

Principal Consultant/Co-Founder | Technology & Cybersecurity Advisor | High Risk Initiatives

Nearshore Cyber

Provided CISO advisory and consulting services with cybersecurity strategy and solutions to SMB clients.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
➤ Drove cybersecurity program transformation for mid-sized client, improving security and stability. 
+ Performed cybersecurity assessment based on CIS Controls Version 8.2; interviewed CEO, CFO, CIO, IT team, and vendors; reviewed detailed vulnerability scan reports.   
+ Developed near-term recommendations to improve client’s security posture quickly.
+ Crafted 12-month Cybersecurity Transformation Roadmap.
➤ Directed establishment of 2024 cybersecurity program for SMB client. 
+ Facilitated selection of cybersecurity vendor partner to perform penetration tests and secure code reviews, including scoping of 1st pen tests for January 2024 release and code reviews.
+ Drove implementation of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management platform.
+ Created key cybersecurity policies for client management to review.
➤ Coached client leadership and IT staff regarding how to identify business-critical systems, IT and business risks, apply OWASP, plan and manage budgets, reduce cost, and optimize IT tool cost/usage.
➤ Fostered inclusion across organizations in security program decision-making, and coached and mentored staff to ensure understanding of concepts and implications.

Fractional CISO | Cybersecurity Strategist | Cybersecurity Transformation | Risk Management

QAT Global | Custom Software Development

Hired to bring experience resolving and managing complex, high-profile crises with critical deadlines and providing expertise in technology and cybersecurity. Directed technology portion of high-risk vendor contract re-acquisition initiative while ensuring continuity of DHHS case management services and regulatory compliance. Worked closely with IT, Legal, and Data. Supported agency of 4K+ workers (in- and out-of-state). Reported directly to PMO Leader and indirectly reported to DHHS CIO.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
➤  Managed urgent, short-timeline transition of ownership of case management while maintaining critical continuity of end-to-end services, including hotlines, transportation, documentation, software, data, laptops, equipment, security, and staff and employee access.
➤  Provided transparent, open communications DHHS leadership, including daily CIO updates.
+ Led team of 40 (vendor, state, and agency staff) to execute compliant, seamless transition.
+ Oversaw purchase and distribution of new and re-allocated (wiped/reissued) laptops and peripherals to new state employees (per contract re-acquisition); ensured asset management compliance.
+ Provided calm leadership and facilitated adaptable team performance by establishing stable structure, processes, and transparent communications.
➤  Led initiative to implement technical remediation for security-related audit findings.
+ Directed statewide upgrade plans to replace 3,600 laptops statewide; led project team of 75.  
+ Drove migration of systems to virtual environment to improve access control and increase security for sensitive state and federal agency data; managed access requirements for virtual environment.
➤ Provided cybersecurity advisory during contract/SOW reviews and key initiatives planning sessions.
➤ Delivered on-the-job training and coaching on Agile methods to portfolio-level leaders while defining and modeling appropriate project and portfolio practices; provided ongoing coaching and support to PMs.

Strategic and Technical Consultant | Audit Remediation | High-Risk/High-Profile Programs

Oklahoma State Department of Health

Architected and led inaugural PMO, establishing structure, accountability, and governance for projects/programs to support 2,000-person organization, distributed across 60+ sites. Built, coached, and managed team of 7. Worked cross-organizationally with business unit senior/executive leadership to prioritize and execute high-visibility, high-risk programs and transformation initiatives. Reported to Deputy COO and Chief Transformation Officer.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
➤ Drove improvements in quality and effectiveness of initiatives for agency; enabled open, transparent communications of active projects/programs.
➤ Defined and built PMO framework and management processes, including prioritization, governance, staffing, and financial tracking; expanded to include enterprise transformation initiatives management (TMO).
➤ Elevated transparency by creating dashboard w/reporting to track status and funding.
➤ Ensured strategic alignment of projects/initiatives by establishing intake and approval processes.
➤ Owned TMO workstreams: provided execution oversight and support; drove open, transparent communications; presented updates to Steering Committees with Cabinet-level, C-suite, and senior business leaders; facilitated communications between business and consultants to ensure alignment. Critical (High-Risk, High-Visibility, High-Impact) Transformation Initiatives Included:
+ Established and formalized Enterprise Change Management (ECM) strategy and processes.
+ Built structured process to update and align agency mission, vision, values, and strategy.
+ Employee Experience Improvement Initiative (focused on engagement and retention)
+ Redesigned Financial Processes to Improve Management and Compliance
➤ Quickly established trusted communications with stakeholders, staff, and external consultants.
➤ Fostered inclusion across organization in decision-making, facilitated transparency of information, and coached and mentored staff to ensure understanding of concepts and implications.

Director, PMO | Transformation

Inspire Brands

INSPIRE BRANDS (Acquired Sonic in 2018), Oklahoma City, OK and Atlanta, GA	2019 – 2020
American fast-food restaurant franchise company owned by Roark Capital Group, with 31,700 locations & $30B sales.
Director, Enterprise Program Management Office  | 	
Directed post-acquisition integration of Sonic PMO into Inspire Strategic Enterprise PMO, including staff assignments, reporting systems, and program management best practices. Provided Agile thought leadership and advisory to executives, senior leaders, and teams to build foundation for successful transformation, applying expertise in multiple methodologies. Matrix managed 6 teams of up to 15 each. Reported directly to SVP of Finance. 

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
➤ Spearheaded technology and systems integration starting post-acquisition/day 1, maintaining confidentiality.
➤ Selected to triage high-risk, critical ERP system and secured $4M for system stabilization and recovery initiative; managed initiative, partnering with FPA, Accounting, Treasury, Reporting, Internal Audit, and IT teams. Collaborated closely with C-suite stakeholders, senior executives, and vendors.
➤ Managed and coached key players and staff showing signs of high stress and workplace anxiety; provided stability through structure, processes, and calm leadership and fostered team performance improvement.
➤  Drove implementation of security module to add role-based access; worked with vendors and internal teams. 
➤ Led executive-level steering committee meetings; created and delivered presentations.

Director, Enterprise PMO | Post M&A Integration | Calm Leadership Under Pressure | Executive Advisor

SONIC Drive-In

Directed IT PMO and managed enterprise IT and security programs supporting HQ, Corporate, and Restaurant BU and impacting users at 3600 Sonic locations including 400 franchisees. Directly managed team of 6 (PMs, BAs). Matrix managed project/program distributed teams of up to 30FTEs plus contractors, including Security Operations, GRC, Security Architecture, Security Engineering, IAM, Networking, Helpdesk, and Datacenter Teams. Collaborated with legal, finance, accounting, and internal audit teams. Reported to VP Cybersecurity and Enterprise Systems and VP (Corporate) PMO. Managed budgets of up to $20M+, including G&A, Capital, and Restaurant Cybersecurity expenses.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
➤ Collaborated with cybersecurity leadership team to develop annual strategy and plans based on NIST CSF.
➤ Directed incident response lifecycle efforts for incident response team of 24 during high-impact incident.
➤ Attained PCI Compliance, Service Provider status by directing project team under high-pressure deadline.
➤ Directed vendor management: selection, contract negotiation and review (including SOC2), onboarding, and performance management (with QBRs).
➤ Led Active Directory upgrades, achieving zero issues of backward compatibility by identifying and prioritizing dependencies across separate (siloed) business units while driving open, transparent communications.
➤ Led Change Advisory Board (CAB) and managed Change and Release Management Team to deploy software to 3600 stores on 2 POS systems.
➤ Coached and managed professional development for IT PMO staff, improving skills development and employee engagement.
➤ Established and documented standard cybersecurity operating procedures to ensure security and compliance.

Director, Cybersecurity & Enterprise Systems Programs 

Hired as 1st IT PMO/Program Manager as part of newly formed Enterprise Systems and Cybersecurity Team. Oversaw and managed enterprise IT and security programs supporting HQ, Corporate, and Restaurant BU and impacting users at 3600 Sonic locations including 400 franchisees. Built and managed team of 6 (PMs, BAs). Matrix-managed distributed teams of up to 30+, including GRC, Security Architecture, Security Engineering, IAM, WAN, Helpdesk, and Datacenter Teams. Reported to VP Cybersecurity and Enterprise Systems and VP EPMO. Managed budgets of up to $10M. 

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: CYBERSECURITY & ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS 
➤ Closed highest priority company risk on risk register by initiating and implementing technology deferred maintenance recovery program; designed and operationalized monthly maintenance program to ensure ongoing PCI and corporate compliance.
➤ Built and facilitated framework and standardized processes for project intake approval, resource allocation, and budgeting for Cybersecurity and Enterprise Systems Department. 
➤ Enabled near-real-time financial data-driven decision-making by introducing project/program-level budget and expense tracking and management.
➤ Directed remediation of internal and third-party security assessments findings.
➤ Designed and administered franchisee security assessment; trained franchisees on cybersecurity.
➤ Managed professional development for IT PMO staff, improving skills and employee engagement.
➤ Directed vendor selection, contract negotiation/review (including SOC2), onboarding, and performance management.
➤ Fostered collaborative, cross-organizational inclusion in decision-making, facilitated transparency of information, and mentored staff to ensure understanding of risks, risk identification, and risk management.
➤ Introduced Lean Portfolio Management including Participatory Budgeting to senior leadership and directed implementation creating alignment, prioritization, and cadence for capital project approvals through delivery.

Program Manager Cybersecurity & Enterprise Systems

Managed POS System Program (including integrations with supply chain and back office) from POC through operations testing, pilot execution, and deployment to select company-owned stores. Collaborated with corporate, IT, and store operations teams. Led team of 6. Reported to VP of IT. 

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
➤ Established project communications with corporate, IT, and store operations to facilitate collaboration and enable inclusion in decision making, ultimately ensuring successful POS deployment. 
➤ Presented audience-targeted financial and operations data to accounting, supply chain, and restaurant operations throughout POS System Program delivery and execution.

Program/Project Manager, Back Office Systems  (TEK SYSTEMS Consultant) 

University of Oklahoma College of Liberal Studies

Taught Quality Initiatives course (remote) introducing students to analytics and continuous process improvement. Worked with diverse adult students (30 per semester), all remote. Posted weekly course updates and announcements. Collaborated with faculty, academic staff, and campus leadership.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
➤ Completed quality check/review of assigned course and updated within guidelines.
➤ Conducted course as designed through the learning management system.
➤ Engaged fully with students, driving active course participation, responding to student questions, and supporting their success; interacted with students via the discussion board and comments.
➤ Provided personalized and substantive feedback on all student submissions and assignments.
➤ Maintained and submitted accurate and timely student grades.
➤ Developed introductory Project Management course.

Adjunct Professor | SA Qualified (2023) | Information Systems | Management | Cybersecurity

Passionate, adaptive leader driving strategic cybersecurity program transformation, aligning cybersecurity efforts with overall business goals. Masterful at managing complex, high-profile risks with critical deadlines by leveraging technology, cybersecurity, and transformation experience. Build scalable, adaptable security teams, optimizing performance while ensuring teams are prepared, resilient, and well-supported. Reduce waste and minimize costs by skillfully identifying complex patterns in cybersecurity challenges and creating efficient processes and tools. Foster company culture of risk prevention and protection by forming relationships and collaborating cross-organizationally. Partner with CISO, Board, and investors.

---CAREER HIGHLIGHTS---
➤ Managed and resolved complex, high-profile, high-impact organizational risks with critical deadlines applying calm leadership and applying expertise in technology and cybersecurity.
➤ Directed incident response lifecycle efforts (identification through recovery) for incident response team of 24 during security breach.
➤ Established and managed cybersecurity programs in SMBs and large, publicly traded company.
➤ Spearheaded multiple successful high-visibility large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives and programs, providing stability with structure, frameworks, processes, governance with coaching and mentoring support.
➤ Fostered inclusion across organizations in security program decision-making, facilitated transparency of information, and coached and mentored staff to ensure understanding of concepts and implications.
➤ Managed and coached key players and staff showing signs of high stress and workplace anxiety; provided stability through structure, processes, and calm leadership and fostered team performance improvement.
➤ Repeatedly entrusted with confidential, highly sensitive information.
➤ DBA Dissertation: All Quiet on the Digital Front: The Unseen Psychological Impacts on Cybersecurity First Responders

---SIGNATURE STRENGTHS and SKILLS---
Cybersecurity Strategy 
Cybersecurity Program Development
Manage High-Profile, High-Impact Risks 
Drive Transformation 
Scalable Frameworks & Systems
Prioritization & Budgeting
Stakeholder Management
Calm Leadership Under Pressure
People-first Leader
Build & Develop Resilient Teams
Environmental Awareness 
Connect-the-Dots Others Don’t

Dr. Tammie Hollis

Myriad360

As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients, I design and implement cybersecurity strategies that reduce risk, improve resilience, and ensure compliance across complex IT environments. I bridge technical expertise with business priorities, guiding executives and security teams through decisions that strengthen long-term security posture.

Lead penetration testing brokerage programs, optimizing vendor selection and reducing costs by 20–30% while improving test quality and coverage.

Architect and deliver Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions, protecting millions of sensitive records across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Drive compliance readiness initiatives (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001), enabling organizations to achieve audit success and maintain regulatory alignment.

Partner with client CISOs and IT leaders to accelerate incident response readiness, reducing containment and remediation timelines by up to 40%.

Oversee security assessments and governance frameworks for environments with thousands of endpoints and multi-petabyte data estates.

Translate technical findings into clear, actionable strategies for executives, aligning cybersecurity investments with measurable business outcomes.

Senior Security Solutions Architect

Optiv

Primary technical and strategic advisor managing delivered threat services for Western United 
States. Repair and grow relationships with cross-functional teams supporting Strategic and 
Enterprise clients. Advise, evaluate, and develop security bolstering initiatives that integrate 
planning, assessment, remediation, and response. Collaborate with teams at all levels to 
ensure consistent delivery of services, messaging, and knowledge sharing with the goal to 
improve services while increasing client satisfaction. 

Clients – Develop strategic relationships as a technical advisor and escalation point for all 
internal and external interactions. Client satisfaction score above average with clients reaching 
out directly. Planned multiple client presentations, each yielding 5 to 8 Service Ops.

Demand – Partner with account teams for client development and consistency. Utilize diverse 
security background to build client trust. Create programs for strategic coverage and security 
posture maturity. Created Teams Phishing offering.

Business – Grow and expand business opportunities as a technical trusted advisor. Expanded 
service offerings to over a dozen clients with Millions in potential value for Optiv. DDM 
Highest sold revenue to Target 2023

Cross Practice – Provide consistency and coordination with internal and external business 
partners. Join forces across DIST, across silos, to build a One Optiv feel for clients. Selected 
for SVP Leadership training

Partners – Built relationships with channel partners that incurred unsolicited product sales. 
Spoke at events and create a multi-partner offering with potential to grow service and product 
revenue. Brinqa, Cycognito, and Nucleus ask for involvement on calls.

Manager, Demand and Delivery - Threat & Application Security Management

EMPLOYERS

Established, implemented, and managed the security program to ensure projects and activities 
were satisfied, controlled, and aligned with the broader initiatives within the organization. 
Organized, structured, and tracked the program performance measurements, KPIs and KRIs 
and contributed to initiatives to ensure effective alignment and comprehensive security 
strategy. Facilitated self-inspecting capabilities. Reduce time to production.

Led VM and Pen Testing team – ensuring efficiency and accuracy while recruiting, retaining, 
and mentoring and developing talent. Talent retention and reduction in cost.

Created and implemented a cross-functional security program and incident response structure. 
Reduced risk through the implementation of an enterprise-wide Security Awareness 
Program.

Coordinated closely with IT, BISOs, Service Desk, Infrastructure, Operations, Development, 
Legal, Governance and Human Resource to ensure client satisfaction and program success. 
Ensured information security milestones and deliverables satisfied. 

Functioned as liaison to the disaster recovery and business continuity teams. Effort allowed 
100%, 1-week move to remote.

Created 3rd Party Vendor Risk program that researched and certified vendor security posture. 
Exceed 13-day SLA for vendor security posture validation. 

Automated phishing remediation and response program – obtained the vendor, trained team, 
moved SOAR to production. Reduced response time by 75% and effort by $500,000 
annually.

Information Security Program Manager

Undisclosed

Led the oversight, coordination, budgeting and management of information security projects 
and day-to-day firsthand technical systems and operational support. Teamed with external 
vendors to augment team and discover emerging technologies in cloud and physical space. 

Responsible for all areas of security, physical and logical. Coordinated with internal and 
external teams to decide and address needs while looking for new and emerging technology 
to meet organization and personnel concerns. Managed projects to ensure budget and time 
constraints – below allotted budget. Maintained and developed external vendor and outside 
resources to ensure IT and Security needs were satisfied.

Director of Information Technology and Security

Tangible Security

Advised and enhanced a strong security posture by selecting appropriate security solutions and developing and overseeing vulnerability and risk assessments for a large and growing chain of casinos. Interfaced with firm leaders to build relationships, negotiate objectives, and enhance the corporate vision through a secure network and system design. Worked with Tangible Security’s General Manager and sales team to create and grow a security presence in the local area.
Primary Achievements 
•	Guided the secure network and systems design while considering GRC and evolving security environment.
•	Remediated security findings, incident detection, and response using open-source and best-in-class technologies.
•	Researched, planned, and delivered comprehensive and tailored security awareness training for various roles.
•	Trained 100% of the target audience in security awareness, speaking to over 4,500 employees in 15 presentations.
•	Planned, built, and established the PCI program within a 9-month window while leading a geographically diverse team.

Chief Information Security Officer

Nevada Army National Guard

Cybersecurity Lead & Incident Response Team Manager

Led the Nevada Army National Guard CNDT, an Incident Response team supporting federal and state entities, trained by the Department of Defense in both Defensive and Offensive Security Operations.
Senior cybersecurity subject matter expert, guiding all aspects of cyber strategy, including Information Assurance (IA), Computer Network Defense (CND), and detection reaction measures.

Key Responsibilities:
Managed the IA department, overseeing electronic protection, transport security, service continuity, and application layer security to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of critical information.
Trained and led a team of 12 in security detection and response, ensuring comprehensive documentation and team efficiency.
Conducted cyber operations planning for both defensive and offensive measures, including a statewide network audit.
Served as lead forensic investigator, managing multiple cases for state and National Guard agencies.

Key Achievements:
Certified in all areas of the Cyber Warrant Officer program, contributing to a highly credentialed and effective team.

Computer Network Defense Team Chief (CNDT) – Joint Force HQ

Cyber Operations & Information Systems Subject Matter Expert
•	Led the design, configuration, operation, and maintenance of data and services within the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN), supporting critical cyberspace operations.
•	Ensured data visibility, accessibility, trustworthiness, and security (VAULTIS) by implementing the Common Operating Environment for Army and warfighting functions.
Key Responsibilities:
•	Managed the integrity and compliance of data, services, and applications across cloud, virtual, logical, and physical domains.
•	Enabled access to data fabric at tactical and enterprise levels, supporting DevSecOps, AI/ML, and software development initiatives.
•	Integrated new capabilities into enterprise and warfighting platforms through expertise in software development operations.
•	Trained and supervised IT personnel on information systems, enhancing mission command and combat power projection.
•	Developed policy recommendations and provided technical guidance to commanders and staff on managing and operating Army, joint, intergovernmental, and multinational data and information systems.
Key Achievements:
•	Served as technical and tactical advisor for signal systems across all echelons, from subordinate units to Theater Army level, providing leadership and guidance for over 30 nodes supporting global war and peacetime operations.
•	Solitary subject matter expert and trainer in security operations, including IAM, SIEM, Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response, presenting findings to senior leadership.
•	Trained personnel on both commercial and military-grade operations to support warfighters, building a reliable talent pipeline.
•	Selected for Cyber Warrant Officer school, becoming the first female Guardsman and one of the first 100 Soldiers to complete the course.

Information System Technician Warrant Officer

Secure Battlefield Communications Specialist
•	Expert in secure battlefield communications, utilizing tropospheric, satellite, tactical operations, and logical security to configure real-world training for over 350 Soldiers.
•	Ensured equipment maintenance and operability before, during, and after operations, serving as the primary point of contact for all communication, equipment, and cryptography issues.
Key Responsibilities:
•	Sole subject matter expert in the architecture, design, and operation of Battlefield Communications, known as the "AT&T of the Battlefield."
•	Trained peers in troubleshooting, setup, and configuring equipment to ensure secure communications for warfighters.
•	Deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF).
Key Achievements:
•	Architected site layouts, equipment configurations, and security measures during deployment.
•	Led a force of 90+ Soldiers in the defense of Camp Navistar, overseeing Soldier morale, scheduling, and incident management.
•	Maintained training, proficiency, and compliance for Soldiers under command.
•	Selected to become an Information Systems Technician Warrant Officer, the first Nevada warrant officer graduate in 15 years.

Signal Operations Sergeant – 422 Expeditionary Signal BN.

Communications Systems & Team Leader
•	Directed the installation, operation, and maintenance of line-of-sight transmission systems, multi-channel hub satellite terminals, 5 Command Post Nodes, 1 Joint Node Network team, and one cable and wire team, along with associated trailers, vehicles, and power generation equipment valued at over $7.5 million.
•	Managed the morale, welfare, training, discipline, and safety of 54 Soldiers under my command.
Key Responsibilities:
•	Ensured the safety and welfare of Soldiers in my area of responsibility during peace and wartime operations.
•	Maintained 24/7 communications within the Theater of Operations, directly supporting warfighter missions.
•	Led perimeter security operations with a team of 40 Soldiers, safeguarding the camp and ensuring the safety of all personnel.

Expeditionary Signal Platoon Sergeant –  321st Signal Co.

Transmission Systems Leader
•	Oversaw the installation, operation, and maintenance of line-of-sight transmission systems, multi-channel hub satellite terminals, and associated equipment (trailers, vehicles, and power generation) valued at $3.5M.
•	Led and managed a team of 12 Soldiers, responsible for their morale, welfare, training, discipline, and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
•	Prepared Soldiers for signal operations during both peace and wartime missions.
•	Trained personnel on Secure Battlefield Networking and Communications across all ranks, from Privates to Generals.
•	Developed comprehensive checklists and documentation to standardize equipment setup, operation, and teardown processes.
Achievements:
•	Recognized as Nevada National Guard Soldier of the Year for exceptional leadership and performance.

Expeditionary Signal Squad Leader – 321st Signal Co.

Koch Business Solutions (KBS)

Directed the development of content for a global, complex and growing SIEM infrastructure. Provided guidance to IT professionals throughout the organization to include networking, collaboration, application developers, and architects. Supported 24x7 security analysts, vulnerability assessment team, and security engineers. Advised and drove change in security posture enabling quicker and more accurate reaction and remediation of security incidents. Advised and assisted security architect team.
Primary Achievements 
•	Implemented use cases for SIEM, creating filters, rules, lists, dashboards, and reports to detect treads and inform management – reducing time to detection and accuracy by 35%.
•	Reviewed, advised, and edited Koch Industries, Inc. Minimum Expectations and Solutions Security Standards.
•	Researched and documented security infrastructure, configurations, and processes – vital to compliance.
•	Provided implementation and technical guidance based on industry standards for security.

Sr. Information Security Analyst

/Root Technology, LLC

Thought leader, responsible for the planning, implementing, ensuring compliance and service delivery for a premier IT Security Company. Responsible for leading shared services for the portfolio of customers to mature from basic security to an advanced security posture. Worked directly with founders to ensure smooth operations and continued growth of the company. Led and directed technical team and project leads working on varying system architectures. Created partner relationships to ensure seamless growth with emerging industry and technology. 
Primary Achievements 
•	Created plans and provided hands-on support during emergencies, outages and service transitions – 99% uptime.
•	Ensured secure and redundant operations for client and internal architecture.
•	Maintained ESXi, Windows, and Linux OS security and operation through patch management and hardening.
•	Created and maintained partnerships with Ingram Micro, Microsoft (SPLA), VMware (VSPP), VEEAM, EMC, and VCE - creating a significate cost reduction.
•	Planned the procurement of multiple data centers, working with and managing project leads, engineers and corporate IT.

Director of Operations

Nevada National Guard

Served as technical lead for the Nevada Army National Guard on all Database of Record (DBoR) applications, networking, and systems. Led the advisory committee, as the senior technical officer, for internal and unit technology and security growth. Managed and perform database and system administration activities on various Government and Commercial systems, to include: Oracle, MS-SQL, and MS Access, HP-UX, Windows Servers and Workstations.
Primary Achievements 
•	Created network redundancy with fail-over to ensure 99% uptime for all crucial systems.
•	Created Standardized Operating Procedures (SOP) that document reoccurring tasks and ensure positive audit findings.
•	Performed functions of Database Administrator (DBA) in the absence of a DBA: manage, administer, and troubleshot issues as they arise.
•	Provide customer support and assistance at every level. Work with internal teams to troubleshoot and secure the network.

Systems Administrator

Senior cybersecurity officer for the Nevada National Guard. Main technical point of contact concerning all information security related strategy, operations, and functions. Areas involve cryptography of voice, video, and data. Responsible to Designated Approving Authority for all IA related tasks, ensuring the security posture of the network.
Primary Achievements 
•	Researched data spillages, ensuring data losses were reported and contained – efforts recognized by National Guard Bureau.
•	Maintained a 98% patching and compliance using vulnerability management, patching, and Anti-Virus technologies.
•	Performed the SDLC for Network Access Control (NAC) solution, securing the perimeter and ensuring compliance.
•	Managed and configured secure tunneling through the non-secure network.

Information Assurance Manager

Self-Taught Web Developer
•	Experienced in designing and developing full-stack websites, from back-end to front-end UX/UI.
•	Collaborated with customers to analyze requirements, design functional interfaces, implement secure and maintainable code, and ensure ongoing product updates.
Key Achievements:
•	Transformed unusable data into actionable insights for customers.
•	Designed applications that remained the preferred solution for over 15 years.
•	Mentored and trained individuals with limited programming experience, turning them into highly sought-after developers.
•	Maintained secure and redundant back-end systems.
•	Developed a BC/DR solution linking two geographically dispersed locations to ensure continuity of operations.

Lead Programmer and System Administrator

Eldorado Resort Casino - Reno, NV

Equipment Setup & Operations Specialist
•	Configured equipment and developed operating procedures based on production and test workflows.
•	Operated computers and peripheral devices, identifying and troubleshooting input, output, and processing issues in an AS/400 environment.
•	Verified accuracy and completeness of reports and outputs before distribution.
•	Contributed to developing, maintaining, and enhancing MIS operations procedures.
•	Managed payroll printing operations with zero waste, ensuring efficiency and resource optimization.
Key Achievements:
•	Improved the report verification process, ensuring timely and accurate output delivery.
•	Achieved 100% accuracy and zero waste in payroll printing operations.

Award-Winning Cybersecurity Leader | Mentor | Veteran | SANS Certified | CISSP | MSCSIA

With over 26 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of leading security teams and solving complex challenges in both the private sector and the military. As a veteran, I bring discipline, a mission-driven mindset, and a passion for service to everything I do. I’ve always thrived in environments where I can fix issues, build trust, and lead by example, whether it’s advising executives or mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to:
- Serve as a trusted technical advisor for some of the top organizations in the world
- Build and lead high-performance teams focused on delivering impactful security solutions
- Navigate the sales cycle and build channel relationships in value-added reseller (VAR) and service organizations, helping clients find the right solutions tailored to their needs
- Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring that security is not just an afterthought but a core part of business strategy

I believe in leading with heart. My passion lies in mentoring and collaboration—working alongside clients, teams, and partners to ensure that the solutions we deliver are not only secure but truly meet the needs of those we serve.

If you're looking for a leader who is equally at home solving technical challenges as she is building relationships and guiding teams, I’d love to connect.

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