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MANAGEMENT STYLE
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Aaron Castillo

Springfield

Summary

Experienced Vice President and strategic leader with 23 years of performance-driven expertise. Skilled at aligning systems with business objectives, policies, and regulatory requirements. Strong passion for applying organization and communication skills to effectively manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual with proficiency in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER, VICE PRESIDENT

The Seymour Bank
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead the development, enforcement, maintenance of policies, procedures, and mechanisms to protect the confidentiality, integrity & availability of information
  • Responsible for developing and implementing the information security program
  • Enforce conformity for procedures and policies to protect enterprise communications, systems and assets from both internal and external threats
  • Manage disaster recovery and business continuity plans
  • Oversee corporate security including employees and facilities
  • Define methodologies to prevent, detect, contain, and correct information security breaches by aligning information security standards and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements

IT MANAGER, VICE PRESIDENT

The Seymour Bank
01.2010 - 01.2022
  • Set technical vision, industry compliance goals, and budget management
  • Diminished regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to insurance and safety regulations across projects
  • Implemented, created and tested disaster recovery and business continuity plans and maintain appropriate back-up system
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity
  • Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas
  • Improved Information Security Program
  • Oversaw all aspects of technology and operations, including managing a growing team of talented individuals, budget oversight, compliance, and reporting
  • Favorably negotiated the company's banking service provider contracts
  • Created a successful Vendor Management program
  • Designed new sites and locations
  • Implemented Zero Trust solution
  • Fortified the company's cyber security posture and resilience
  • Strengthened internal auditing processes for IT department
  • Enhanced regulatory compliance per GLBA and FFIEC-CAT
  • Envisioned and directed strategic planning for projects in various departments
  • Defined and enforced policies and procedures, including information security procedures, business continuity processes, vendor selection and management guidelines
  • Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations

IT MANAGER

The Seymour Bank
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Directed IT services, counseled executives and collaborated with senior management on strategic planning
  • Oversaw IT department operations and training
  • Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching and maintenance
  • Wrote policy, procedure and manuals governing internal IT use
  • Created a change management strategy to enhance uniformity and compliance
  • Planned and directed the migration from physical to virtual systems as an early adopter
  • Utilized open-source technologies for cost-savings and compliance
  • Implemented mobile banking service
  • Worked with regulatory agencies and third-party auditors
  • Trained employees and Board of Directors on information security best practices
  • Maintain and support all networks, servers, and workstations for all branches
  • Secured network, and maintained maximum system functionality and availability
  • Specialized in the manual removal of malicious software
  • Negotiated hardware costs, software support and contracts averaging annual savings of 30-35% of operational budget

IT SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR

The Seymour Bank
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Conducted daily system monitoring, verifying security, integrity and availability of hardware, server resources, applications and key processes
  • Worked to improve security processes
  • Synchronized establishment of local area and wide area networks to provide infrastructure for new applications, employee mobile device and communication between sites
  • Worked closely with infrastructure staff and departmental decision makers to identify, recommend, develop, and implement cost-effective technology solutions.
  • Created Executive Management network security and auditing reports
  • Engineered comprehensive Disaster Recovery plan
  • Continuously improved internal procedures, configurations, and products
  • Pioneered system hardness policies and compliance
  • Security-minded technology leader with 17-year history of leading IT in compliance, risk, support, and vendor management

Education

Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Maine At Preque Isle

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Cost Control
  • Licensing Requirements
  • Contract and Vendor Management
  • Insurance Coverage Reporting
  • Networking
  • Process and Procedure Refinement
  • Technology Implementation
  • Project Management
  • Operations management
  • Executive support

Timeline

EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER, VICE PRESIDENT

The Seymour Bank
01.2022 - Current

IT MANAGER, VICE PRESIDENT

The Seymour Bank
01.2010 - 01.2022

IT MANAGER

The Seymour Bank
01.2007 - 01.2010

IT SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR

The Seymour Bank
01.2005 - 01.2007

Fort Scott Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

University of Maine At Preque Isle

MANAGEMENT STYLE

I am driven by my passion to make amazing things become a reality through servant leadership, building teams, nurturing client relationships, and bringing new ideas & innovative solutions by, encouraging creative collaboration and welcoming critical feedback. I believe in my people, promote positive culture, empower with opportunities, educate financial literacy, communicate frequently & often with transparency, and share the accolades with others.

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