Dennis Wilder
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes. Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy, technology and finance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Consultant
Global Shields
01.2021 - Current
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities. Maintained contract renewal for additional years.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines. Created work plans led to improved efficiency of team obtaining accurate data on monthly basis.
- Performed internal audits reviewing security assessments, vulnerability reports and cloud architectures.
- Managed and closed over 10 Planned Corrective Actions (PCAs) listing for internal support team. Reviewed of various PCAs to ensure 100% completion and accuracy of reported issues.
- Led walkthrough meetings with POCs and prepared walkthrough materials to obtain better understanding of their guidelines, policies and procedures not limited to NIST, FISMA, COBIT, Green Book and RMF. Controls tested such as, but not limited to, Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) Security Testing , Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response & Identity and Access Management.
Internal IT/Financial Audit
SWIFT
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Reviewed clients' internal systems and processes systems and procedures for internal control to assess for compliance and signs of fraud.
- Spoke with POCs to gather, confirm and report data on process gaps, irregularities and possible mitigations. Reported results to company Executives, Management, Internal POCs and External auditors.
- Reported results to company Executives, Management, Internal POCs and External auditors
- Performed the following audits surrounding Financial Technology (FINTech), ensuring the financial services are effective; FINTech, talent management, corporate governance, incident and crisis management & physical security.
- Performed/evaluated systems such as ServiceNow, Jira ticketing system & Systems Application and Production in Data Processing (SAP)
- Assisted in office administration and client communication to help manage auditors' workload.
IT audit
KPMG
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Performed IT audit procedures using Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), SSAE 18 Service and Organization Control 1 & 2 (SOC 1 & SOC 2), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 Rev 4 and 5 as guidance.
- Prepared walkthrough materials, led walkthrough meetings with client to obtain better understanding of their guidelines, policies and procedures relating to FISMA, FISCAM & NIST.
- Performed/evaluated system such as Systems Application and Production in Data Processing (SAP) and
- Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
- Reviewed and documented Service Interface Agreements (SIAs), Functional Design (FD) and Technical Design (TD) documentation to gain better understanding of interface environments
- Managed Provided‐By‐Client (PBC) list in order to track items received based off inquiry during walkthrough meetings. Improved business process resulting in higher efficiency method regarding managing and receiving PBCs.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
IT audit
Ernst & Young
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Reviewed IT General Controls (ITGCs), such as: Security Management, Access Controls (Logical and Physical), Configuration Management, Contingency Planning, and Segregation of Duties. Procedures using FISCAM, FISMA, RMF and NIST as guidance
- Performed classification and asset inventory for New Medium sites in North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) program; leading to minimizing IT security threats.
- Assisted with power utilities compliance of IT standards and procedures; identified and classified facilities, systems, critical cyber assets and devices for Bulk Electric System (BES) that needed protection.
- Performed detailed documentation of Medicare and Medicaid services as well as recorded network activities that were determined by security tools
- Assisted with financial audit for government client; tested samples and worked with various accessible units (AUs); Payroll, Vendor pay and Travel.
- Assisted auditor in developing timelines, budgets and audit plans for seven (7) assigned projects in three (3) years.
Application Tester, Tech Support
Favor-Tech Consulting, LLC
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Performed help desk tasks; reimaging computers, troubleshooting, local administrative tasks.
- Assisted with gathering requirements for project; documentation, analytical data.
- Created test cases for project and perform tests for functionality.
- Assisted with graphical design to improve company appearance.
- Troubleshoot technical issues within enterprise's network environment such as connectivity, slowdowns and system crashes. Diagnosed problems to accurately resolve wide range of technical issues.
- Built and activated user accounts by applying group policies when applicable in Active Directory.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Information Technology, Information Security, Business
George Mason University School of Engineering
Fairfax, Virginia05.2014
Skills
- Systems: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Apple, Vista, Windows 7‐10, Server 2008, Server 2003
- Databases: Oracle, MySQL
- Software: DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, MS Office, Adobe Suite, Outlook, Dreamweaver, XHTML, VMware, SharePoint, Tableau
- Skills: Team Leadership, Analytical Thinking, Client Relationships, Processes and Procedures, Disaster Recovery Planning, Security and Awareness Training, Information Security, Technological Assessment, IT Risk and Compliance, IT Audit (Internal and External), Data Analytics, IT Control Analysis, Contract Review
Accomplishments
- Get A Bucket Show/Podcast: 2019 – Present
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc: 2017 – Present
- Alexandria‐Fairfax Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc Reporter: 2018‐ 2021
- GMU Women Club Basketball Head Coach: 2015 – 2017
- March of Dimes (Volunteer): 2015 – Present
- Alzheimer's Research & Prevention Foundation (Volunteer): 2015 – Present
- Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA): 2014 – Present
- National Society for Black Engineers (NSBE): 2010 – Present
Certification
CompTIA Security+
AWS Solutions Architect
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Timeline
Consultant
Global Shields
01.2021 - Current
Internal IT/Financial Audit
SWIFT
01.2020 - 12.2021
IT audit
KPMG
07.2017 - 12.2020
IT audit
Ernst & Young
08.2014 - 07.2017
Application Tester, Tech Support
Favor-Tech Consulting, LLC
06.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Applied Information Technology, Information Security, Business
George Mason University School of Engineering