Jon Kaminski
Berrien Springs
Summary
Information Security Manager, Cybersecurity Engineer and Military Veteran with 22 years of proven experience in the United States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 10-300 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Health Care Information Management derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $1.3M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in IT System Administration and Personnel Management. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the United States Army. Career supported by a Masters of Business Administration, Masters of Professional Studies-Homeland Defense/Information Security and Forensics, Masters of Science in Health Administrations and Policy, Masters of Science in Technology Commercialization and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Studies/Business Management.
Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Engineer
Holtec International Palisades
06.2024 - Current
- Perform monthly and quarterly checks on Network devices and their controls, ensuring continued compliance with 10 CFR 73.54
- Perform regular vulnerability assessments and security audits to ensure compliance with NEI 08-09
- Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and refine security policies, procedures, and controls in line with regulatory standards for Palisade restart
- Assist in the investigation and documentation of security incidents, providing detailed reports on findings and remediation efforts.
- Support the implementation and management of security measures to protect IT infrastructure, applications, and data.
- Scan and issued media to work groups for use with protected digital assets. Updated and maintained 3 cyber security kiosk machines.
- Perform bi-weekly SIEM log review/analysis of inbound/outbound traffic on boundary devices
- Lead the Cyber Security Assessment Team which performs assessments of digital assets which become part of the Critical or indirect systems of the Nuclear Plant
- Ongoing monitoring of servers, switches, and data diodes to ensure controls are in place
Cyber Security Specialist Senior
American Electric Power
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Performed monthly and quarterly checks on 30 devices and their controls, ensuring continued compliance with 10 CFR 73.54
- Performed full assessments of 3 plant devices, and revised and updated 10 assessments for 10 controls each per NEI 08-09
- Scanned and issued media to work groups for use with protected digital assets. Updated and maintained 6 cyber security kiosk machines.
- Perform weekly SIEM log review/analysis of inbound/outbound traffic on boundary devices
- Part of the Cyber Security Assessment Team which performs assessments of digital assets which become part of the Critical or indirect systems of the Nuclear Plant
- Ongoing monitoring of servers, switches, and data diodes to ensure controls are in place
Claims Representative
Social Security Agency
05.2016 - 04.2018
- In-depth understanding of the social security system procedures and policies
- Proficient in computer programs relevant to the job as well as data entry programs
- Excellent customer services skills
- Great communication abilities with customer’s superiors and other representatives
- Extremely organized and meticulous in all work
- Ability to multi-task answer phones greet customers and work in a fast-paced environment
Health Systems Services Manager Army Medical Department Center and School
UNITED STATES ARMY
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Portfolio Manager and Program Manager at the Army Medical Department, Manages key programs and entire portfolio through the Medical Systems Inventory Repository.
- Provided critical information of 3,000 US Army Soldiers to key leaders which allowed them to view enterprise portfolio expenditures totaling $2M
- Hand selected by the Chief Information Officer to represent the directorate at the $1.6M Transport Medical Trainer Laboratory source selection committee
- Recognized by executive leadership for having the highest currency/completion rating of 100% by the organization in the last 4 years
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and operational readiness.
- Developed training programs to improve team performance and ensure compliance with military standards.
- Evaluated service quality metrics, driving initiatives to meet or exceed established benchmarks.
Chief, Information Management/Information Technology for the Test and Evaluations Branch
Branch Chief – Information Management/Information Technology Army Medical Department Board
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Planned, analyzed, and evaluated two acquisition level one information systems and equipment developed through the medical material acquisition process and reported information to the Army Medical Department
- Oversaw an internal budget of $1.3M that enabled the organizations to meet all mission requirement
- Directed and coordinated a Department of Defense (DoD) level planning meetings/testing programs for medical command executive leadership aimed at the Overseas Medical Information Program and Combat Casualty Care program. Shel Life Extension Program, and the Strategic National Stockpile pharmaceuticals program over a 4 year period
- Conducted quality assurance inspections for medical resources and property exceeding $1.5M with zero loss of equipment
- Led, mentored, and communicated daily with 4 IT specialist, 1 program analyst, and 2 medical managers
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Officer Defense Medical Materiel Program Office (DMMPO)
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Oversaw technical support for an organization consisting of 100+ personnel with Microsoft Office, various Microsoft compatible computers, cellular devices, Symantec Anti-Virus; Setup customer profiles, emails, logins and granted customers access and permissions to various software programs
- Information technology management skills were to Fort Detrick meeting all mission goals which resulted in the processing of over 1,500 IT support tickets and 5000+ security patches to 17 servers across the base
- Managed organizational IT equipment which totaled $1.3M with no discrepancies; directed a staff of 10 federal employees and 2 contracted personnel during budget cuts that took the organization to a 50% manning capabilities and maintained 100% IT capabilities
- Provided Information System support to include Joint enterprise information systems serving the Army, Air Force, and Navy.
- Provided the design, development, implementation and lifecycle maintenance of medical enterprise information systems which enable standardization of medical material throughout the military services and provides data for Medical contingency planning.
- Provided the Information Assurance and Accreditation for all DMMPO information systems.
- Provided DMMPO staff and external customers with technical solutions to functional requirements.
Executive Officer
Executive Officer HHC 1st Sustainment Brigade
01.2008 - 05.2009
- Led, mentored, and communicated daily with a section of 10 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and ensured personnel maintained all medical certifications needed; oversaw the training of an additional 18 EMT professionals from 3 other organizations and ensured they were ready for medical operations in Iraq
- Directed, planned, and executed the placement/return of $10M worth of organizational equipment from Fort Riley, KS to Iraq with zero loss of equipment
- Hand selected over 5 peers to performed advanced logistics party operations in Kuwait in order to prepare for the arrival of a 168 medical personnel and successfully moved the organization into the country of Iraq to perform emergency trauma and lifesaving techniques
Medical Logistics Officer
Medical Logistics Officer/ Plans Officer
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Executive logistics Officer for a corporate level organization that supports 4 support organizations that support 4,000 US Army personnel
- Advised the Medical Surgeon in all aspects of procurement, storage, shipment, and maintenance of all medical supplies which totaled $2M+
- Coordinated 33 organizational pairings and supported 17 unit moves to different locations
- Managed inventory control systems, tracking stock levels and minimizing discrepancies.
- Coordinated logistics for medical supplies, ensuring timely delivery to healthcare facilities.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
The Ohio State University, Max M. Fisher College of Business
Columbus, OH08.2025
Master of Science in Technology Commercialization - undefined
The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
Austin, TX05.2017
Masters, Science, Health Administrations and Policy - undefined
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA01.2014
Masters, Professional Studies-Homeland Defense/Information Security and Forensics - undefined
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA01.2012
Health Service Functional Proponent Course - undefined
US Army
01.2011
Inter-system Acquisition Course - undefined
US Army
01.2011
Health Director and Officer Advanced Course - undefined
Army Medical Department
01.2010
Systems Acquisition Manager - undefined
US Army
01.2007
Management and Software Acquisition Course - undefined
Army Medical Department
01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Computer Studies/Business Administration
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD01.2004
Skills
- Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Logistics Management
- Project Management
- Training and Development
- CompTIA Security/Network
- Organization/Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
Affiliations
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- Healthcare Information and management Systems Society (HIMMS)
Certification
- DoD Acquisition Information Technology Level 1, 2, 3(trained)
- DoD Acquisition Information Technology Level 3(trained)
- Information Systems Security, Pennsylvania State University (2012)
- CompTIA, Security +, Lic#COMP001020158662 (2010)
- CompTIA, Network +, Lic#001020158662 (2010)
Timeline
Cyber Security Engineer
Holtec International Palisades
06.2024 - Current
Cyber Security Specialist Senior
American Electric Power
10.2021 - 05.2024
Claims Representative
Social Security Agency
05.2016 - 04.2018
Health Systems Services Manager Army Medical Department Center and School
UNITED STATES ARMY
02.2014 - 02.2015
Chief, Information Management/Information Technology for the Test and Evaluations Branch
Branch Chief – Information Management/Information Technology Army Medical Department Board
07.2012 - 01.2014
Chief Information Officer
Chief Information Officer Defense Medical Materiel Program Office (DMMPO)
06.2009 - 06.2012
Executive Officer
Executive Officer HHC 1st Sustainment Brigade
01.2008 - 05.2009
Medical Logistics Officer
Medical Logistics Officer/ Plans Officer
01.2007 - 12.2007
Master of Science in Technology Commercialization - undefined
The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
Masters, Science, Health Administrations and Policy - undefined
Pennsylvania State University
Masters, Professional Studies-Homeland Defense/Information Security and Forensics - undefined
Pennsylvania State University
Health Service Functional Proponent Course - undefined
US Army
Inter-system Acquisition Course - undefined
US Army
Health Director and Officer Advanced Course - undefined
Army Medical Department
Systems Acquisition Manager - undefined
US Army
Management and Software Acquisition Course - undefined
Army Medical Department
Master of Business Administration -
The Ohio State University, Max M. Fisher College of Business
Bachelor of Science - Computer Studies/Business Administration
University of Maryland University College
AWARDS
Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3), Iraq Campaign Medal w/Campaign Star