Ann Sediego
San Diego,CA
Summary
Focused cyber professional with 10 years of exceptional leadership and designing customer-oriented programs and developing high performing service-oriented teams. Demonstrated expertise in cultivating and managing exceptional teams to meet and exceed demanding targets. Accomplished in working with organizational leaders to establish business goals and devise strategies driving revenue generation and business growth. Well-versed in cybersecurity standards and market trends.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Operations
United States Space Force
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying ways to reduce expenses without compromising quality.
- Streamlined operational processes by implementing efficient systems and procedures, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to maintain open lines of communication within the team, fostering a positive work environment.
- Served as a liaison between senior management and frontline staff to facilitate communication and ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Managed a team of over 50 employees, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to company policies and standards.
Cyber Exercise Planner
United States Space Force
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced player experience by designing innovative game mechanics and realizing space systems scenarios
- Collaborated with 15+ cross-functional teams to develop engaging game content and storylines for 58+ countries, 700+ teams.
- Conducted detailed research and information gathering to troubleshoot and improve content quality.
- Conducted thorough playtesting sessions, identifying areas for improvement and refining game elements accordingly.
Product Manager
United States Space Force
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Implemented Agile methodologies for more efficient project management and team collaboration.
- Fostered culture of innovation, encouraging team members to propose and pursue new ideas for product enhancement.
- Achieved significant improvements in customer retention by developing and implementing comprehensive feedback loop for 10 operational units' continuous product enhancement.
Director of Operations
United States Air Force
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Fostered a strong cybersecurity culture throughout the organization by promoting best practices and open communication channels between 14 different bases and 8 geographically separated units regarding information security concerns.
- Developed incident response plans, enabling quick containment and recovery from cyber attacks.
- Enhanced information security by developing and implementing comprehensive policies, procedures, and training programs.
- Increased employee awareness of cyber threats with monthly security trainings and weekly informative presentations.
Information Systems Security Manager
United States Air Force
07.2016 - 09.2019
- Contributed to the development of company-wide policies on information security, privacy, and acceptable use of technology resources and defense of 3 different networks.
- Advised executive leadership on current threat landscapes, providing strategic guidance on improving overall cybersecurity posture.
- Mentored junior team members on technical aspects of cybersecurity while fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Established close working relationships with law enforcement agencies for better intelligence sharing on cyber threats and trends.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.2015
Skills
- Scheduling and Coordination
- Logistics Management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Operational Efficiency
- Process Improvement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
Certification
CompTIA Sec+
CISSP
CEH
CISM
SAFe Agile
Lean Six Sigma
Timeline
Assistant Director of Operations
United States Space Force
10.2023 - Current
Cyber Exercise Planner
United States Space Force
03.2023 - 10.2023
Product Manager
United States Space Force
01.2022 - 03.2023
Director of Operations
United States Air Force
09.2019 - 01.2022
Information Systems Security Manager
United States Air Force
07.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of California - San Diego
CompTIA Sec+
CISSP
CEH
CISM
SAFe Agile
Lean Six Sigma
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