Projects
Domain expertise and a standards-based approach coalesce resulting in success for our clients.
Pharmaceuticals - South San Francisco, California
Project Management
- Recovered and successfully completed long-term, comprehensive infrastructure technology refresh project
- A $6 million, 50+ stakeholder, multiyear project
- Upgraded messaging and networking services including Exchange Server, Active Directory, Operations Manager, and Systems Management Server
- Deployed 1,500 desktops and laptops incorporating new technologies like PGP Whole Disk Encryption, Windows Server Update Services, and Lumension Sanctuary Device Control
Information Security
- Fulfilled interim IT Security Director role and assisted with prolonged search for permanent candidate
- Developed IT security policy in the areas of acceptable use, password management, media handling, firewall configuration, patch management, Windows XP configuration, and Windows Server 2003 configuration
- Supported change management process by ensuring security controls were maintained
- Provided guidance on the security implementation of new technologies including SharePoint and Symantec Endpoint Protection
Credit Services - Foster City, California
Project Management
- Managed multiple global information security management and data encryption projects including:
- A $6 million, 100+ stakeholder, multiyear, security event management project resulting in the people, processes, and tools required for centralized logging, alert notification, and a 24x7 security operations center
- A $3 million, multiyear, security compliance management project to develop staffing and practices as well as integrate security, systems, and project management technologies to ensure consistent and auditable adherence to technical regulations
- A $1 million data encryption project to implement encryption and key management for securing large volumes of tape media
- Initiated similar projects requiring budget in excess of $6 million, matrixed resources, and providing solutions to global stakeholders
Software Technology – San Francisco, California
Infrastructure Architecture & Project Management
- Architected and redeployed TCP/IP network and Windows Server systems to enhance security, efficiency, and functionality of:
- Active Directory design and administration
- Backup and restore practices
- LAN interconnectivity
- Software licensing
- VPN access
- Transferred skills and knowledge to in-house IT staff to ensure ongoing value from these enhancements
Software Technology – Redmond, Washington
Infrastructure Architecture
- Authored multiple articles prescribing best practices for securing small business infrastructures including:
- Securing Windows Server 2003 Domain Controllers
- Securing Windows XP Professional Clients in a Windows Server Environment
- Securing a Client Running XP Pro in a 2003 Active Directory Domain
- Securing Your Small Business Server R2
- How to Configure Windows Firewall in an Small Business Environment using Group Policy
Credit Services - Foster City, California
Project Management
- Managed multiple UNIX system and TCP/IP network security projects that required multimillion-dollar budgets and a large, diverse set of direct contributors and stakeholders
- These projects developed and deployed a comprehensive security framework for a new global service offering, which included the protection of infrastructure hosted in semi-trusted, customer facilities
- Proposed and received millions in funding for four future security projects in support of this new global service offering
Public Relations - San Francisco, California
Infrastructure Architecture & Project Management
- Designed and performed an Active Directory migration
- Developed and conducted an annual enterprise audit
- Developed requirements and conducted product selection for collaboration web services
- Designed and implemented WAN and VPN services
Internet Service Provider - Herndon, Virginia
Infrastructure Architecture & Project Management
- Created a design and project plan for migrating to Exchange Server 2003 calendaring services
Telecommunications - Herndon, Virginia
Infrastructure Architecture
- Conducted security audit, design, and development in support of an extranet web portal consolidation project using Active Directory, SharePoint Portal Server 2003, and SiteMinder
Internet Service Provider - Reston, Virginia
Infrastructure Architecture
- Performed messaging audit followed by design and project plan creation for Exchange Server 2003 migration
- Developed a proof of concept extranet collaboration site with Project Server 2003 and SharePoint Portal Server 2003
Telecommunications - Alpharetta, Georgia
Infrastructure Architecture
- Designed an Operations Manager 2005 site and extended functionality with the development of Informatica and ETL Monitor Management Packs
Telecommunications - Richardson, Texas
Infrastructure Architecture
- Architected and deployed an Operations Manager 2005 site and extended functionality with the development of a custom security Management Pack
Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer - Santa Clara, California
Infrastructure Architecture & Project Management
- Designed TCP/IP network and Windows Server system security for a new, global service offering
- Developed central management platform to provide software updates, remote access, and real-time alerting
- This global service offering required hosting infrastructure in semi-trusted, customer facilities
Public Relations - San Francisco, California
Infrastructure Architecture & Project Management
- Developed disaster recovery plan
- Migrated critical financial systems application
Telecommunications - Reston, Virginia
Infrastructure Architecture
- Resolved DNS issues and redesigned complex integration with external servers
- Conducted Exchange Server 2003 site audit and resolved issues stemming from unsolicited commercial e-mail
Diversified Utilities - Stamford, Connecticut
Infrastructure Architecture
- Developed and conducted testing, training, and deployment of a new transaction tracing service
Public Relations - San Francisco, California
Infrastructure Architecture & Project Management
- Developed and conducted annual enterprise audit
- Coordinated Internet service provider migration
- Designed and implemented a remote access service to enhance security and reliability
Credit Services - San Mateo, California
Infrastructure Architecture
- Conducted performance testing and tuning for a single sign-on portal
