James Fahrny
Parker,CO
Summary
A highly motivated, results oriented leader with a strong understanding of systems security engineering, program management, software engineering and many years of experience in various engineering disciplines. Strong background in security architectures, cryptography, security ASIC development, Hardware based DRM, Field Key Provisioning, User/Device Authentication, Enterprise/network security, Security Assessments. Worked on aircraft flight systems, submarine sonar, Trident missile systems and a series of NSA Communication Security projects. A diverse background with 25 years in electrical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, real-time embedded systems, Cybersecurity and program management. 30+ granted patents
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Security Solutions Architect
THE CRESTRIDGE GROUP
08.2018 - Current
- Developed VPN security for radio mesh net and key exchanges for battlefield communications using StrongSWAN software standard developed by NSA
- Ported this software to Hardware Security Module (HSM) to create hardware-based VPN
- Developed NIST 800-171/NIST 800-53 and CMMC 2.0 product solution that enables Single Sign On (SSO) with X.509 credentials (password-less), authentication/authorization, strong SSL connections through reverse proxy to Amazon Web Services (AWS Gov Cloud) cloud applications
- Utilized DHS STIG security test benchmarks and SCAP scans from CISA to mitigate security vulnerabilities for Windows 10 Enterprise, Ubuntu Linux, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox and series of other customer selected applications such as Jira, Confluence, Office 365, NextCloud and others
- Significant development work with LDAP, Federated Identity, IAM, SSH, SSL, Dockers, Kubernetes and SIEM.
Cybersecurity Consultant
Mile High Dreams
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Performed detailed studies on applying Physically Unclonable Functions (PUF) to cable modems, set-top boxes, computers and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations following suspected breaches or incidents, mitigating damage to company reputation and financial loss.
- Advised executive leadership on industry trends, helping them make informed decisions regarding cybersecurity investments.
- Served as key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, providing expert guidance on all aspects of cybersecurity risk management.
- Strengthened business continuity by creating disaster recovery plans in event of cyber attack or breach.
Senior Fellow
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
10.2003 - 12.2017
- Created enterprise security architecture for X-1 cable platform
- Developed hardware-based System on Chip (SOC) security for several DRM solutions such as PlayReady, Adobe Access and Marlin
- Developed key management structures from SOC level to certificate-based credentials on all new X-1 set-tops and customer owned devices
- Granted 30+ patents on various security developments
- Research leadership for series of graduate student projects
- Performed security code analysis with Veracode tools, Coverity tools and Fortinet and remove security vulnerabilities/bugs.
Senior Security Architect
CABLELABS INC.
03.2001 - 10.2003
- Researched technologies, developed security reports and published white papers for video security, smart card technology, network security, Digital Rights Management (DRM), OpenCable and Conditional Access systems (CAS)
- Developed and led large PKI architecture and implementation for running series of certification Authorities (CAs) for Cable Television.
Program Manager/Chief Systems Engineer
RAINBOW/MYKOTRONX INC.
02.1998 - 03.2001
- Program Manager for $63 million voice and data, high assurance cryptographic product
- Turned troubled program around and obtained $54 Meg new business
- Architected ASIC's for security products
- Developed new customer relationships in Business Development.
Technical Lead-Software Consultant
HUGHES AIRCRAFT (NAMS)
01.1997 - 02.1998
- Developed Real-Time embedded software architecture/source code to simulate targets to sonar dipper system using pSOS, VX-Works, 68040, i860 and VME SPARC products
- Technical Team Leader for all high-risk development on Seawolf submarine
- Lead engineer over 6 engineers responsible for graphics primitive development using bit-slice graphics engine.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering - Computer Science
California Polytechnic University At Pomona, CA
Pomona, CASkills
- Threat Modeling
- Vulnerability Analysis
- Technical Requirements
- Design Documentation
- Problem Solving
- Performance Tuning
- Parallel Processing
- C/C Embedded Programming
- Software Architecture
- Systems Engineering
- Cloud Infrastructure/Cloud AI
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Patents/Patentability/Prosecution
Accomplishments
30 granted patents
Turned around an important NSA project after many problems
Developed unique hardware security devices for Cable Television
Developed specialized graphics primitives for Seawolf submarine
Created and implemented NIST 800 cloud/Windows to Go security
Built and led successful development teams in a series of projects
Timeline
Senior Security Solutions Architect
THE CRESTRIDGE GROUP
08.2018 - Current
Cybersecurity Consultant
Mile High Dreams
01.2018 - 08.2018
Senior Fellow
COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
10.2003 - 12.2017
Senior Security Architect
CABLELABS INC.
03.2001 - 10.2003
Program Manager/Chief Systems Engineer
RAINBOW/MYKOTRONX INC.
02.1998 - 03.2001
Technical Lead-Software Consultant
HUGHES AIRCRAFT (NAMS)
01.1997 - 02.1998
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering - Computer Science
California Polytechnic University At Pomona, CA
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