Christopher Shandro
Summary
Highly-motivated Security Engineer with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Principal Security Engineer
Blue Shield of California
Sacramento, CA
10.2015 - Current
- Designed, implemented SASE solution.
- Assessed organization technology infrastructure and managed cloud migration process.
- Implemented various tools for indications of threats, security breaches or intrusions.
- Led discussions with vendors on technical requirements and necessary cost model adjustments during transition to cloud
- Provided status updates to keep upper management informed and to reach goals.
- Evaluated security tools around cost comparison and capabilities, and consolidated tool stack
- Designed, implemented Splunk
- Serve as mentor to Security Engineers
Senior Systems Engineer
VSP
Sacramento, CA
12.2011 - 10.2015
- Designed and implemented performance and capacity management workflow for distributed systems and applications
- Designed and implemented new Splunk architecture
- Led tools consolidation effort, along with implementing the Network Operations Center.
Senior Systems Engineer
The GAP
Rocklin, CA
02.2011 - 11.2011
- Analyzed systems performance data to identify inefficiencies.
- Performed root cause analysis and created corrective action strategies to mitigate risks.
Senior Systems Analyst
Blue Shield of California
Sacramento, CA
05.2010 - 01.2011
- Designed and implemented performance and capacity management work stream and methodology.
Systems Management Specialist
IBM
Sacramento, CA
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Worked with diverse monitoring tools to keep tabs on system issues, including BMC Performance Assurance and System Resource Manager (IBM).
- Prepared reports detailing data analysis along with prospective solutions, benefits and costs.
Network & Systems Engineer
The GAP
Rocklin, CA
01.1999 - 12.2005
- Configured routers, switches, firewalls and other hardware to deploy and manage LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
- Implemented Performance and Capacity methodology for open systems.
Systems Engineer
Blue Diamond Growers
Sacramento, CA
01.1998 - 01.1999
Field Technician
The Money Store
Sacramento, CA
01.1996 - 01.1998
Education
Computer Science
MTI Western Business College
Skills
- SASE / Zero Trust implementation
- Cloud Security (IaaS / PaaS)
- Data Management and Protection (DLP)
- Critical Thinking and Thought Leadership
- Splunk Architect
- Performance and Capacity Management
Certification
- CISSP, ISC2 - 2010 - Current
- Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect, Splunk - 2019 - Current
Timeline
Principal Security Engineer
Blue Shield of California
10.2015 - Current
Senior Systems Engineer
VSP
12.2011 - 10.2015
Senior Systems Engineer
The GAP
02.2011 - 11.2011
Senior Systems Analyst
Blue Shield of California
05.2010 - 01.2011
Systems Management Specialist
IBM
01.2006 - 01.2010
Network & Systems Engineer
The GAP
01.1999 - 12.2005
Systems Engineer
Blue Diamond Growers
01.1998 - 01.1999
Field Technician
The Money Store
01.1996 - 01.1998
Computer Science
MTI Western Business College
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