Dymineke Caver
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Principal Engineer with over five years of expertise in cybersecurity and product performance, specializing in vulnerability management and data privacy controls. Detail-oriented professional in security management, known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Demonstrates leadership in cross-functional teams, implementing advanced testing protocols that significantly reduce release cycles, and enhance software integrity. Proficient in problem-solving, communication, and teamwork, ensuring seamless operation and safety in challenging environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Engineer
Baxter
Skaneateles, New York
12.2023 - Current
- Design testing protocols to boost product performance and cut release time.
- Facilitates teamwork to streamline workflows and enhance inter-department communication.
- Interprets engineering data to foresee issues, reducing system failures, and boosting efficiency.
- Guides junior engineers, fostering a culture of skill growth and knowledge exchange.
- Leads new testing protocol implementation, achieving notable product performance gains.
- Lead vulnerability management initiatives, significantly reducing exposure to security threats, and enhancing software integrity across the development lifecycle.
- Maintained comprehensive project documentation, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate standards, to facilitate smooth project transitions.
- Spearheaded the integration of advanced testing methodologies, significantly reducing product release cycles while enhancing overall quality.
Sr. Product Security Engineer
Baxter
Skaneateles, New York
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Assist end-to-end vulnerability management and remediation efforts across the software development lifecycle, with a strong focus on proactive risk mitigation and strategic control design, to secure software supply chains from development through to production.
- Assist other security engineers through day-to-day security assessments and mitigations, addressing product development for security by design in R&D for FDA-NIST 19 security capabilities, Privacy by Design, Threat Modeling, Security Risk Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Security Whitepaper, MDS2, SAST/DAST, and SBOM Publishing.
- Investigate security breaches and lead recovery efforts that minimize downtime and mitigate risks efficiently.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in implementing data privacy controls and safeguards, including facilitating the deployment of technical measures to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, HiTrust, 501(k), and TUV for cardiology products, as well as premarket and postmarket product development.
- Stay current with the most up-to-date cybersecurity trends, threats, and recommendations for improvements to processes and technologies.
- Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
- Performed regular system audits to identify any potential vulnerabilities or threats.
Cyber Security Governance Analyst I
Excellus BCBS
Syracuse, NY
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Managing over 700 application data access reviews throughout the year.
- Create and manage knowledge base articles, and develop security awareness articles for Information Security blogs.
- Managing risks related to information security, external regulatory audits, and mitigation plans.
- Demonstrating familiarity with regulatory frameworks (HIPAA) and supporting security certifications such as SOC 2, SOX, HITRUST.
- Developed reports using analytical tools to present insights to management.
- Mentored junior analysts on best practices in data interpretation and reporting.
- Evaluation of cybersecurity controls with stakeholders, project leaders, and providing feedback to management on the enhancement of governance programs.
- The ability to manage relationships with other business units, external vendors, and stakeholders when IT security risks are present, and system or process changes must be made to mitigate risk.
- Implementing and documenting efficient compliance activities in the process.
- Lead duties as required for security projects and provide application security auditing and reporting to meet the business needs.
- Experience with security control compliance as code implementation.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
Helpdesk Analyst I
Duke Energy
Charlotte, NC
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided first contact customer resolution for technologies such as Citrix, VMware, remote desktop PC, O365, Outlook Exchange, Active Directory, mainframe, Bomgar software, MyIT, account lockout, VPN, RSA tokens, Azure, and Remedy Smart IT for incident requests.
- Implemented a new imaging protocol for field tech devices, ensuring consistent performance and reducing setup time for approximately 300 tablets.
- Conducted comprehensive diagnostics of audio and visual equipment, ensuring seamless functionality and user satisfaction across various platforms.
- Install and configure computer network equipment (Cisco server).
- Collaborated with IT teams to improve service delivery and user satisfaction.
Senior Level Representative I
Carrier Corporation
Syracuse, NY
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed customer inquiries regarding HVAC products and services.
- Streamlined communication with Internet service providers, resolving router settings issues, and improving service reliability.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to facilitate troubleshooting programs, ensuring seamless support for both homeowners and dealers.
- Developed training materials for troubleshooting processes, empowering team members, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Mentored junior team members, cultivating a supportive environment that encouraged professional growth and improved overall team cohesion.
Field Technician
Compucom Systems
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted agents with troubleshooting software and hardware. Executed daily installations (WIT Software) and upgrades of workstations, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime for State Farm offices.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues, leading to improved agent productivity, and a streamlined workflow.
- Implemented a systematic approach to workstation installations, achieving timely deployments and reducing service disruptions.
- Partnered with corporate teams to coordinate equipment shipments, ensuring seamless transitions during work upgrades.
Education
Master of Science - Information Management
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY12.2020
Graduate Certificate - Information Security Management
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Information Science
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY05.2017
Skills
- Windows XP
- Vulnerability management
- Threat modeling
- Penetration testing
- Regulatory compliance
- Cybersecurity analysis
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Incident response
- Mentorship development
- Windows 7
- Windows 8
- Windows 10
- Linux
- Ubuntu
- Kali
- Windows Server 2012
- Mac OS
- VMware workstation
- Network Firewall
- Wireless Security
- TCP/IP
- OSI model
- HTML
- Wordpress
- CSS
- Javascript
- C#
- Arduino C
- JQuery
- PHP
- Joomla
- XML
- Visual Basic 30
- Microsoft Suite
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Sharepoint
- Outlook
- Visio
- Photoshop
- Apache HTTP
- WAMP
- Oracle HTTP
- Microsoft Server
- CISCO SmartPlay
- UNIX Shell Script
- MySQL
- Oracle
- SPSS
- PCI compliance
- ISA compliance
- DNS
- Remote Desktop
- Hadoop
- MongoDB
- Hive
- Pig
- Agile
- Microsoft Access
- Power BI
- PeopleSoft
- Nessus
- Log analysis
- Event logs
- Splunk
- SDLC
- Maximo
- Exchange Online
- Docker
- Active Directory
- DevSecOps
- Intune Management
- React
- Nextjs
- Swift
- APIs
- Web platforms
- Mobile platforms
- OWASP Top10
- Emerging security threats
- Security vulnerabilities
- Security by design principles
- Architecture level security concepts
- Data Loss Prevention
- Malware detection
- Case management system
- Architecture and code reviews
- Security controls
- Encryption
- Access control
- Logging
- SIEMs
- IDS/IPS
- WAFs
- Vulnerability scanners
- SAST
- DAST
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Detail-oriented approach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal Engineer
Baxter
12.2023 - Current
Sr. Product Security Engineer
Baxter
12.2022 - 12.2023
Cyber Security Governance Analyst I
Excellus BCBS
02.2021 - 12.2022
Helpdesk Analyst I
Duke Energy
05.2019 - 02.2021
Senior Level Representative I
Carrier Corporation
08.2018 - 04.2019
Field Technician
Compucom Systems
12.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Information Management
Syracuse University
Graduate Certificate - Information Security Management
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science - Information Science
Hartwick College
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