Faisal Syed
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Cyber Security Engineer with a Master's in Health Informatics and Certified Scrum Master certification, specializing in threat detection and the protection of digital environments. Enhanced threat detection capabilities by 40% at the NBA through the implementation of cutting-edge software tools. Improved data integrity by 30% for a Temple University CDC project by introducing innovative quality assurance processes, achieving a 98% data accuracy rate. Expertise in creating efficient workflows that integrate data tables with MS Access forms, ensuring alignment with data dictionary standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Engineer
National Basketball Association (NBA)
03.2023 - Current
- Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures.
- Worked with business partners to balance requirements, security and risk reduction.
- Created frameworks by designing and developing technical solutions.
- Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
- Encouraged stakeholders to approach assessments analytically and offer unique insights to bring new understanding to risk management programs.
- Helped minimize risk exposure by reviewing claim validity and viability against coverage standards.
Health Informatics Consultant
Temple University
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
IT- Operations Engineer II
Comcast
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided independent technical reviews of operational procedures and plans to eliminate functional bottlenecks.
- Provided technical assistance during operational changes both on-site and remotely.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
- Helped streamline repair processes and update procedures for support action consistency.
- Researched and identified solutions to technical problems.
Personal Computer Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
- Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers, and more.
- Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment.
- Completed routine and complex software installations, assisting users of various levels of computer sophistication in operation of new and existing software.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of complex internal computer hardware and various software applications.
- Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
- Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices.
- Configured systems according to prescribed software and hardware frameworks.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ07-2019
Skills
- Defining Requirements
- HL7 Standards
- Interpersonal Skills
- Vulnerability assessment
- Threat analysis
- Compliance management
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- Health information systems
- Data management
- HIPAA compliance
- Interpersonal and written communication
- HIPAA and HITECH requirements
- Agile development methodologies
- Project management
Websites
Accomplishments
Worked on a published CDC project at Temple: https://www.cdc.gov/long-covid/php/surveillance/index.html
Certification
- Databricks Gen AI Fundamentals
- Students conducting no more than minimal risk research
- OneTrust Training and Certification TrustWeek 2025 New York City Badge
- Scrum Master Certified (SMC)
Honors-Awards
Merit Scholarship - Monmouth University
Publications
Tracking the burden, distribution, and impact of Post-COVID conditions in diverse populations for children, adolescents, and adults (Track PCC): passive and active surveillance protocols
Timeline
Health Informatics Consultant
Temple University
09.2023 - 10.2024
Cyber Security Engineer
National Basketball Association (NBA)
03.2023 - Current
IT- Operations Engineer II
Comcast
10.2021 - 12.2022
Personal Computer Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health
06.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Temple University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Monmouth University