Goal-oriented leader dedicated to meeting team performance objectives and achieving set targets. Proven skills in enhancing productivity, efficiency, and building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Highly committed with a hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Ready to take on a challenging, growth-oriented role within Savannah River Nuclear Solutions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead/Acting Team Lead
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
02.2020 - Current
Lead Emergency Services Engineering (ESE) team in support of Savannah River Operations Center (SRSOC) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in daily responsibilities and emergencies
Manage ESE team in supporting Security and Fire Alarm system (SFAS) for site facilities and Emergency Operations Network
Approve and oversee procurement of software, hardware, and renewals for Emergency Operations Network (EONet)
Provide leadership and support the team by conducting team meetings to discuss progress and methods to successfully complete daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and responsibilities
Determine work assignments suitable for individuals based on their designated position and skill
Train team members on SFAS applications, cybersecurity, procedures for EONet and Process Control and Automation Engineering
Maintain compliance with cybersecurity procedures (PC&AE, DOE, and site), Manual E7, NIST 800-53 Rev. 4, Manual 10Q
Managed schedules, accepted time off requests, and found coverage for on-call and assignments
Adjunct Professor
Southern Wesleyan University
10.2012 - 07.2021
Teach online students Microsoft Office Applications
Examine elements of good visual design, HTML basics, and ethical/legal issues in computing
Conduct faith-based discussions that will address course concepts through a Christian lens
Taught Introductory Computer courses providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students
Sr. Engineer/Engineer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
04.2016 - 02.2020
Manage, maintain, and implement cybersecurity standards, DOE requirements, cyber documentation, and configuration management as Project Security Officer (PSO) for EONet and Fire Department bar code scanner
Establish and maintain documentation to support the mission of Emergency Operations
Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional
Adjunct Faculty and Instructor
Aiken Technical College
07.2007 - 04.2016
As Adjunct Faculty for Computer Technology and Instructor for Continuing Education in Microsoft Office Applications with 80% success rate
Created beginning of semester Open lab orientation that increased beginning of course student productivity by 50%
Improved student knowledge of operating system commands via screenshot analysis
Evaluated web pages and source code to assess student’s comprehension of required material giving student feedback to create better webpages.
Programmer Analyst I
Policy Management Systems Corporation
05.1996 - 02.2000
Created programs related to the generation of insurance premiums
Created and edited programs in preparation for Year 2000
Prepared programs/documents for distribution with new updates or versions
Reviewed programs for developing enhancements or to correct errors
Corresponded with customers to assess program or programming issues
Leadership and Accomplishments
Participant in the E&PC Mentoring Circle, 1st Cohort
Led the ESE team in the removal of remove public facing webpages
Implemented Multifactor Authentication on the EONet
Promoted knowledge sharing through cross training of duties
Ensured a more secure network by disabling vendor VPN access
Incorporated cross training into day-to-day operations
Received STAR award for completing PBI
Received STAR award for setting up a test environment for EONET
Presented the security section of the Annual Engineering All Hands
Chair for Tenable Team
Chair for creating Cybersecurity Trainings for PC&AE
Completed FEMA online training for Emergency Operations
Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-100
Introduction to National Incident Management System
Attended training for Cybersecurity
Volunteer Leadership and accomplishments
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2012
Bachelors of Science - Mathematics and Computer Science
SC University of South Carolina
Aiken, SC
12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
SC University of South Carolina
Aiken, SC
12.2004
Associate of Science - Computer Technology
SC Aiken Technical College
Aiken, SC
05.1996
Skills
DOE Q Clearance
eRAM creation
Flexible and Adaptable
Technical Leadership
Customer Accounts Management
System Documentation Creation and Modification
Compliance with Security Requirements
Requirements Gathering and Analysis
Customer Needs Assessments
Splunk
Manitou/Boldnet
Accomplishments
Led a team of five through three audits in three months with positive outcomes.
Participant in the E&PC Mentoring Circle, 1st Cohort
Led the ESE team in the removal of remove public facing webpages
Implemented Multifactor Authentication on the EONet
Promoted knowledge sharing through cross training of duties
Ensured a more secure network by disabling vendor VPN access
Incorporated cross training into day-to-day operations
Received SPOT award for completing PBI for management of hardware to experienced site teams.
Received SPOT award for setting up a test environment for EONET
Presented the security section of the Annual Engineering All Hands
Chair for Tenable Team
Initial Chair for the team creating Cybersecurity Trainings for Process Control &Automation Engineering
Completed FEMA training for Emergency Operations
Resolved 28 eRAMS in two years.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop Splunk monitoring tracking spreadsheets.
Attended training for Cybersecurity
Volunteer Leadership
Tall Pines STEM Academy School Board Community Member
Ensure compliance with all SC charter school requirements
Decide all matters related to the operation of the school
Employing teachers and administration
Jacksonville Baptist Church Clerk/Financial Secretary
Create programs for weekly services
Develop the annual budget
Explain costs to the executive board
Provide financial progress for the year to the executive board
Maintain compliance with leases by working directly with vendors
Assess the needs of church office, services, and ministries
Support the Church Board
Maintain and update church roster of members
Procure and maintain office equipment
Train office staff and volunteers to support administrative tasks
Jacksonville Baptist Church Choir Director
Direct musical arrangements for choirs for services and programs
Obtain music appropriate for services and special events
Collaborate and rehearse with musicians
South Aiken Band Fruit Sales Chair
Maintain fruit fundraiser orders
Correspond with vendor for dates and receiving fruit from sales
Upload orders for all middle and high school students
Tabulate total orders for middle and high school
Provide progress of sales
Timeline
Team Lead/Acting Team Lead
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
02.2020 - Current
Sr. Engineer/Engineer
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions
04.2016 - 02.2020
Adjunct Professor
Southern Wesleyan University
10.2012 - 07.2021
Adjunct Faculty and Instructor
Aiken Technical College
07.2007 - 04.2016
Programmer Analyst I
Policy Management Systems Corporation
05.1996 - 02.2000
Master of Science - Computer Science
Colorado Technical University
Bachelors of Science - Mathematics and Computer Science