Igor Pedan

Responsible for defining cloud cybersecurity and compliance technical strategies and lead the design and implementation of security architecture and capabilities into the core foundation of the next-generation cloud-based IT infrastructure.

• Led cross-functional team through compliance assessment and audit, and successfully achieved HIPAA attestation. SOC 2 expected by Oct 2022.
• Architected operational security capabilities framework for Dell storage as-a-service offers; recommended improvements and defined mitigation strategies for service operation processes and tools based on completed security review to increase service and system resiliency and security.
• Coordinated across Dell organizations to establish comprehensive security incident response framework for as-a-service offers.
• Provided cybersecurity subject matter expertise in architecting new secure remote connectivity solution, and responsible for design of traffic monitoring solution in alignment with Dell policies and new approach to service support function.

Provided leadership and guidance in technology administration, including budgeting, resource development and allocation, policy formation, technology evaluation, and service development, delivery, and deployment. Led key strategic initiatives in support of the Administration's business goals to improve cybersecurity, service quality, and IT operational effectiveness. Acted on behalf of the CIO as assigned by the CIO or in the absence of the CIO as the principal IT officer on executive decisions and executive level committees.

• Developed and implemented Enterprise Cybersecurity Program for organization of 600+ users; enhanced organizational security posture with implementation of formal Cyber Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, Security Incident Analysis and Response, and Security Operations Center.
• Led IT governance process that included implementation of streamlined IT Procurement process in close integration with Departmental guidelines.
• Led security assessment & authorization and internal system audits for all enterprise systems and cloud services. Participated in external Inspector General audits of EIA systems and unclassified cybersecurity program as senior security official.
• Established Enterprise Architecture and IT governance processes and solution design framework to support consistent approach to deployment of new technologies and tools.
• Directed activities of large software development team to modernize software systems and components to meet organizational strategic objectives.

Directed team of eighteen and implementation of $15M budget focused on development of secure, innovative, cutting-edge data processing and analysis solutions. Managed strategic planning and allocation of resources to support operational excellence of systems used by 1,000+ users.

• Established and implemented security controls and compliance requirements for all data processing and analytical systems in accordance with Federal and Departmental policies and orders.
• Focused teams on developing secure, innovative, cutting-edge data processing and analysis solutions through effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
• Enhanced data analytics and machine learning capabilities with development of Common Operating Environment (COE) for data processing organization-wide.
• Consolidated dispersed business functionality into single system to effectively manage data security and user interaction with data, and to accelerate delivery of business functionality.
• Defined and launched first-in-government training strategy for critical information system based on web-based on-screen video technology.
• Honored with Project of Year Award for implementation of attribute-based access control in complex web-based data analytics solution.

Managed software development and delivery function supported by three functional development leads and 30 developers / consultants committed to addressing requirements of diverse user base.

• Enhanced project performance analysis and Earned Value Management (EVM) capabilities within Department of Energy through successful and on-time delivery of Project Assessment & Reporting System (PARS II).
• Successfully negotiated with executive leadership to launch major product enhancement that delivered additional capabilities to analyze project performance data and reduced maintenance cost.
• Implemented systemic approach to risk management within organization to ensure it is fully integrated into system development life cycle.
• Provided mentoring and technical leadership to team of developers and consultants to ensure software models met needs of user community.
• Boosted software releases quality and slashed rework by 65% with introduction of agile development methodology and development team empowerment.