Eric Taylor
Glenn Oaks,NY
Summary
Accomplished security professional with over 18 years of experience in global security operations and intelligence analysis, including significant roles with the Royal Bank of Canada, Google and the Department of Homeland Security. Proven expertise in developing and implementing security strategies that enhance safety protocols, resulting in a 15% improvement in team compliance. A subject matter expert in Open Source Intelligence, complemented by advanced weapons handling skills and leadership capabilities. Currently holds an active top secret SCI security clearance, poised to contribute to safeguarding national interests.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director of Corporate Security
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
10.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Global Security - Associate Director of Corporate Security, US Region and Caribbean
- As Associate Director of Corporate Security, I lead and manage all aspects of physical security operations across the United States and Caribbean regions for Royal Bank of Canada
- This includes developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies, incorporating threat assessments, risk assessments, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering, to proactively identify and mitigate potential security threats
- I oversee executive protection programs, including travel risk assessments and event security management
- I utilize data analysis to identify trends and patterns in security incidents, enabling proactive risk mitigation
- I conduct in-depth threat assessments, leveraging OSINT to identify and analyze potential threats to personnel, assets, and operations
- I lead and manage investigations related to workplace violence, insider threats, and other relevant security concerns
- I collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, law enforcement agencies, and external partners to ensure the safety and security of RBC employees, clients, and assets
- Develop and execute operational plans, SOPs, and CONOPs for emergency response, executive protection, and travel security
- Manage a diverse team of security professionals (officers, investigators, analysts)
- Oversee physical security systems (access control, surveillance, perimeter security)
- Collaborate with law enforcement, government officials, and stakeholders
- Advise senior management on security-related issues and provide risk mitigation/business continuity recommendations
- Ensure compliance with all relevant security regulations and industry best practices
- Develop and manage security operation budgets
- Monitor KPIs and provide regular reporting to senior and executive management
- Serve as an OSINT subject matter expert for intelligence, executive travel, & threat assessment briefings
- Global Security - Associate Director of Corporate Security, US Region and Caribbean
Intelligence Specialist, E5
United States Navy
11.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Defense Intelligence Agency, Counterterrorism Office
- As an Intelligence Integration Officer within the Defense Intelligence Agency's Counterterrorism Unit, I conduct in-depth open-source intelligence research and analysis to support counterterrorism operations
- I collaborate closely with foreign intelligence partners and facilitate the exchange of HUMINT information
- I coordinate domestic and international information and intelligence briefings (IIBs) to combat terrorism effectively
- Additionally, I gather intelligence from foreign allies to develop and implement Foreign Partner Engagement Plans (PEPs) to inform the Agency's Deputy Director for global integration
- Planned 12 high-level foreign intelligence exchanges to include the FVEYS
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting intelligence information from various sources, including HUMINT, SIGINT, imagery intelligence (IMINT), and open-source intelligence (OSINT) for the Joint Chief of Staff
- Individual PEP author for engagements with key framework allies countering violent extremist organizations (C-VEO)
- Weekly Activity Report (WAR) Liaison: Disseminating significant actions (SIGACTS) thru the DCT Branch Chief to the Director of Counterterrorism
- Cross functionally worked with the DIA/Navy to aid in qualifying 15% of the Navy element assigned to the Pentagon to ensure both commissioned and noncommissioned sailors remain in compliance with the Navy physical fitness standards program
- Builds relationships with internal DoD officers, federal and local law enforcement agencies, and intelligence organizations
- Performs duties directly in support of requests for information (RFI)
- Developed sets of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for DIA/DCT budgetary expenditures ensuring the proper management and stewardship of DOD funds
- Collection And Analysis of Classified Intelligence
- Defense Intelligence Agency, Counterterrorism Office
Leadership Support Security Officer
Google
Sunnyvale, USA
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Sunnyvale, CA - Leadership Support Security Officer, Global Security Resilience Services
- Provided executive protection for the Chief Executive Officer, conducting and analyzing intelligence threat reports to assess risk levels for locations, events, and C-Suite individuals
- As an experienced member of an Executive Protection/Dignitary Protection (EP/DP) team, I created, planned, and reviewed EP/DP and event security operations documents
- Demonstrated proficiency in developing and navigating primary and secondary travel routes, utilizing technology when necessary
- Successfully solved problems and managed multiple tasks in fast-paced environments
- Possessed excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills
- Managed physical security for Google executives, identifying threats, mitigating vulnerabilities, and creating secure environments for their work, residence, and travel
- Evaluated activities to determine security considerations, potential threats, and vulnerabilities, identifying appropriate security measures
- Conducted advance site surveys to identify and mitigate potential security concerns
- Liaised effectively with intelligence services (FBI, Secret Service, Homeland Security, and local law enforcement) to ensure the safety of Google executives, venues/events/campuses, employees, and infrastructure
- Identified, supervised, and managed complex investigations involving threats against Google executives and the organization
- Assigned and managed investigative tasks performed by security representatives, reviewing and approving detailed investigative reports
- Conducted due diligence background investigations, including social media, DataMiner, and open-source intelligence gathering
- Led planning, coordination, and management of complex security plans for large-scale domestic and international events
- Advanced locations for executive visits to identify and mitigate security concerns
- Provided executive leadership logistics, travel security, and event support
- Managed CCTV systems
- Planned and coordinated safety and security resources for large-scale international and domestic Google Executive Protection missions
- Sunnyvale, CA - Leadership Support Security Officer, Global Security Resilience Services
Manager, Global Corporate Security
Cognizant
New York, USA
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: New York, NY - Manager, Global Corporate Security
- As the lead for executive office security, I was responsible for ensuring the welfare and physical protection of Cognizant senior leadership, which encompassed managing daily security operations, conducting comprehensive threat assessments for site surveys, crime prevention surveys, route surveys, and site advances
- I actively liaised with local security managers and law enforcement agencies, fostering strong collaborative relationships
- Furthermore, I established and maintained close partnerships with stakeholders across corporate functions, business units, and vendor security services
- As the Access Control Manager, I established and maintained robust physical security standards and guidelines for Cognizant operated event spaces and all US offices
- As the Continuity of Operations Manager, I conducted physical security assessments to determine risks and recommended mitigation actions
- Throughout my tenure, I strictly adhered to Cognizant's privacy and confidentiality guidelines
- Travel risk management assessments for corporate executives utilizing safety & security analytics and physical safety briefings
- Supervises the Crisis Management program during emergencies
- Obtaining intelligence analytics for assessments on security posturing and emergency response protocol
- Access control manager (Onsite/Remote) - Lenel, Alarm monitoring, Milestone XProtect
- New York, NY - Manager, Global Corporate Security
Global Event Security Manager
Google via Admiral Security Services
New York, USA
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: Global Event Security Manager, US/Canada/Latin America
- Led Global Security and Resilience Services for Google across the US, Canada, and Latin America
- Served as the primary security contact, overseeing all physical security operations, and ensuring employee and visitor safety
- Provided site advance techniques, emergency planning, and crisis management support
- Maintained location emergency plans, conducted regular training and exercises with crisis management, Google intelligence, and sentinel teams
- Supported corporate events and special projects
- Collaborated with leadership to develop and implement information security, safety, and physical security standards
- Evaluated access control, safety, and security programs, including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, and risk control assessments
- Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Coordinator
- Subject matter expert on identity and access control management
- Creating security protocols on activation of geofencing and geotagging on C suite safety
- Partners with Google Intelligence and Sentinel teams to measure safety and security posturing by calculating analytics of risk
- Global Event Security Manager, US/Canada/Latin America
Federal Agent
Department of Homeland Security
New York, USA
02.2016 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: Federal Agent, GS12
- Led high-level investigations combating child trafficking within an elite unit
- Expertise in identifying and disrupting trafficking networks, resulting in successful child reunifications and dismantling criminal organizations
- Proven track record of achieving results in high-stakes investigations, leveraging advanced investigative techniques, cultural competency, and a deep understanding of child trafficking complexities
- Experience with sensitive information, interagency collaboration, and managing complex cases with discretion
- Collaborated with the FBI and presented information to intelligence communities
- Advanced weapons handling and Defense Tactics Instructor certified by the Tactical Operations Unit (TOU) in Ft
- Benning, GA
- Subject matter expert in classified information security systems to include Technology Enabled Care Services (TECS), LexisNexis, Arrival and Departure Information System (ADIS), Application Programming Interface (APIS), IDENT, Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), & National Crime Information Center (NCIC) databases
- Criminal and administrative investigations subject matter expert
- Enforcement Integrated Database (EID) (Information database)
- Certified 140+ law enforcement agents on defense tactics annually
- Federal Agent, GS12
Education
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) -
Penn State University
09.2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NYAll Source Intelligence Analyst (OSINT) -
Information Warfare Command
Virginia Beach, VASkills
- Active Top Secret SCI Clearance - DOD
- Foreign Intelligence Integration Officer
- Corporate Security & Intelligence
- Global Special Response Operations Leadership
- Advanced Weapons Handling
- Information Warfare Intelligence - US Navy
- Google, Global Intelligence and Corporate Security
- Criminal & Administrative Investigation
- Defense Tactics Instructor
- Counterintelligence Awareness
- CPR / AED Certified
Certification
- HR218 / LEOSA
- Protective Driving Operations
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Leadership in Crisis Management, DHS
- Department of Defense, Open Source (OSINT) Intelligence Analyst - Information Warfare
- OSINT Data Analytics (DIA)
- Tactical Operations Unit, Global Special Response Operator
- FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- DHS/CISA, Bomb Threat Preparedness & Response
- FEMA, Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations
- FEMA, Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
- Department of Homeland Security, Operation Security IED Awareness and Safety Procedures
- FEMA, National Response Framework
- Defense Tactics Instructor
Projectmanagement
- Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference - Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), 2024, Conducted comprehensive security advance, OSINT, and threat assessments.
- Google Vetwork (VetNet) Career Week, Google LLC., 2024, Ambassador for a virtual, three-day event that offers Veterans, service members, and military spouses/partners the tools, support, and advice needed to advance their careers.
- Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Defense Counterterrorism- United States Navy, 2024, Managed human intelligence (HUMINT) sharing efforts combating terrorism among FVEYS.
- Munich Security Conference (MSC), Google LLC., 2024, Advance Lead Security Agent for the Munich Security Conference.
- Special High Risk Charter Missions - Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 2021, Supervised more than 25 agents on 40 successful deployments internationally.
Languages
- French
- Spanish
- Bengali
Awards
- Google Recognition Award
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOT-SM)
- Humanitarian Service Medal, United States Navy
- Letter of Accommodation (8X) - DHS
- Special Act Award (9x)- DHS
- Meritorious Advancement Program, United States Navy
- Full Athletic Scholarship - Hofstra University
- Special Act Awards (11X) - Department of Justice
Organizations
- Google VetNet (Veterans Network)
- New York Naval Militia
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
- NOBLE, The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
- Fraternal Order of Police
- Intelligence Community (ISC2)
- Overseas Security Administration Council (OSAC)
Professional Development
- Google IT Support by Google/Coursea 2024
- Foundational Cybersecurity - Google/Coursea 2023
- Ethical Hacking
- Foundations Of Business And Entrepreneurship
Timeline
Associate Director of Corporate Security
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
10.2024 - Current
Leadership Support Security Officer
Google
07.2023 - 06.2024
Manager, Global Corporate Security
Cognizant
02.2023 - 07.2023
Global Event Security Manager
Google via Admiral Security Services
03.2022 - 10.2022
Intelligence Specialist, E5
United States Navy
11.2020 - Current
Federal Agent
Department of Homeland Security
02.2016 - 02.2021
- HR218 / LEOSA
- Protective Driving Operations
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Leadership in Crisis Management, DHS
- Department of Defense, Open Source (OSINT) Intelligence Analyst - Information Warfare
- OSINT Data Analytics (DIA)
- Tactical Operations Unit, Global Special Response Operator
- FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- DHS/CISA, Bomb Threat Preparedness & Response
- FEMA, Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations
- FEMA, Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
- Department of Homeland Security, Operation Security IED Awareness and Safety Procedures
- FEMA, National Response Framework
- Defense Tactics Instructor
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) -
Penn State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
Hofstra University
All Source Intelligence Analyst (OSINT) -
Information Warfare Command
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