Jason Patterson

• In this role, I lead the Information Technology team for a Series I Software startup
• I serve as the key contact for internal and external customers concerning all security-related items, including information security assessments, physical security, business continuity and disaster planning, and security event detection
• In the last 30 months, we have rolled out a full suite of tools for enterprise security risk assessments for both customers and vendors
• To conform with compliance standards, we have established an information security risk council, a comprehensive risk register, implemented threat modeling, a Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Tool tracking system, and a risk acceptance process
• Key accomplishments include successfully implementing ISO27001:2013 controls with an ISMS Body of Knowledge, passing the certification audit, and passing the ongoing surveillance year audits
• Successfully passed our SOC2 Type I, HIPAA, CSA Star Level 2 certification audit in 2022 and on track for 2023 goals of SOC2 Type II.

• Key technical contact for enterprise customers
• Providing business, technical, and product knowledge supporting post-sales activities to ensure customer satisfaction
• Addressing product-related questions and technical challenges, educate clients on how existing and new product features and functionality work and how it can contribute to their business growth
• Acting as the middleman to support large organizations and ensure client escalations are resolved promptly
• Partner with Account Sales Development teams to build relationships with decision-makers, business contacts, and influencers.

• Along with the other four board members, we are responsible for the strategic functions of the ISC^2 KC Chapter
• Our Mission is to advance the Information Security Profession by leveraging our shared knowledge to better our communities and groom the next generation of security professionals by delivering solutions to real-world security problems and issues our members face.

The key strategist in defining and implementing IT business plan objectives to support the strategy and goals of the organization. Collaborated with IT functional and departmental executives and leaders to establish an IT roadmap. Developed risk management procedures and policies, business continuity scenarios, and disaster recovery plans for core enterprise applications in preparation for major disasters and system outages.

• 4.2M project portfolio budget for core business applications for mobile device security, geo-redundant storage, cloud computing, multi-factor authentication, and content management for global operations
• Implemented a Security Awareness program, including enhanced user training after a successful phishing attempt
• Configured and deployed Azure MFA and Microsoft Intune for iOS, MacOS, and Android devices for corporate and BYOD scenarios
• Deployed and implemented the PAM program within Microsoft Azure Active Directory P2
• Managed high-volume project requirements by leveraging outsourced resources around the globe.

• Executed Agile/Scrum methodologies responsible for the full development lifecycle for new drawing and document management system
• The project was a 3-year – $4M effort
• The solution comprised two off-the-shelf applications used as the base product, customizations that met the functional requirements, and custom-built middleware that provisioned and maintained user access controls based on business roles
• Scope of Project Role
• Requirements gathering from internal clients to produce use case and requirement documents with Case Complete
• Vendor RFP process and selection, scope documentation, design documentation, UX design and procured approval, functional testing, user accepting testing, and regression testing; manual and automated testing with HP LoadRunner
• Managed defects with HP ALM.