D Garrett
San Diego,CA
Summary
Proactive and results-oriented IT procurement and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of diverse experience managing large-scale procurement, IT operations, and cybersecurity initiatives. Adept at leveraging cloud technologies (AWS) to drive process improvements, secure IT systems, and manage multimillion-dollar projects efficiently. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, optimizing system security, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Seeking to bring technical expertise and leadership skills to a dynamic organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Procurement Analyst
Cydecor INC.
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed $50M in IT procurement requests, ensuring regulatory compliance and budget efficiency, reducing operational costs by 15%
- Spearheaded the revamp of procurement SOPs for 164 sites, cutting process time by 30%
- Led cross-department training on IT procurement, improving workflow and compliance by 20%
- Acted as primary internal reviewer for procurement requests, reducing errors by 15%
Systems Analyst
Naval Information Warfare Command Pacific
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Led the installation and support for 55 Red Hat Linux systems, ensuring fleet-wide technical readiness
- Managed a $225K IT asset inventory, enhancing system availability and lifecycle management
- Improved cyber readiness by 230%, leading a team of 23 analysts to support secure fleet operations
- Delivered critical technical sustainment support for Naval Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS)
IT Operations Manager
U.S. Navy
11.2016 - 12.2019
- Managed a 140-member IT team, maintaining system readiness for the U.S
- 3rd Fleet operations
- Reduced vulnerabilities by 60% through proactive patching and compliance with cybersecurity protocols
- Led the effort to achieve 99% IT asset accountability, supporting the success of mission-critical operations
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
U.S. Navy
03.2013 - 10.2016
- Supervised cybersecurity measures for classified networks, increasing readiness by 35%
- Led the remediation of 465 technical issues, improving IT infrastructure performance and uptime by 40%
- Managed the conversion of 657 Virtual LAN printers, enhancing user access for over 6,500 users
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
California Institute of Arts & Technology (CIAT)
San Diego, CA07.2027
Navy Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) Manager -
US Navy
San Diego, CA01.2020
Advanced Network Analyst -
US Navy
San Diego, CA05.2013
Journeyman Networking Core -
US Navy
San Diego, CA01.2008
Skills
- IT Procurement Management
- Cybersecurity Strategy & Compliance
- IT Systems Administration
- Linux
- Red Hat
- AWS Cloud Management
- Vendor & Asset Management
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Risk Mitigation
- Vulnerability Management
- Process Optimization
- Training Development
Certification
- CompTIA Security+, 08/01/10
- CompTIA IT Operations Specialist (CIOS), 11/01/09
- CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist (CSIS), 08/01/10
- DISA HBSS 301 Advanced ePO5.1, 09/01/15
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Pending
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
IT Procurement Analyst
Cydecor INC.
04.2024 - 10.2024
Systems Analyst
Naval Information Warfare Command Pacific
01.2019 - 11.2023
IT Operations Manager
U.S. Navy
11.2016 - 12.2019
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
U.S. Navy
03.2013 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
California Institute of Arts & Technology (CIAT)
Navy Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) Manager -
US Navy
Advanced Network Analyst -
US Navy
Journeyman Networking Core -
US Navy
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