Experienced IT Engineer with a passion for helping others and learning more about the digital world. Soc2 Seasoned, constantly curious about SQL, and looking for a new opportunity!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Manager
Sage Integration Holdings LLC
11.2023 - Current
IT management- overhauled inventory management system to incorporate labeling and check in/out procedures
IT management- Implemented and streamlined IT Support by implementing multiple avenues to open and maintain tickets.
IT management- Managed all vendor relations and licensing for the organization
IT Management- Implemented improved procedures for user requests via jotform (including electronic approval flows and automated ticketing)
Infosec- (drafted 3+ policies and established infosec program)
Infosec- education (adopted KnoBe4 and spearheaded quarterly education and Phishing campaigns)
Implemented a SIEM (Splunk) and established quarterly vulnerability scanning via Nessus
Led company through first Soc2 audit (successful)
Led initiative to establish a formal BC/DR environment in Atlanta
Served as both CIO and CISO, guiding business in global workstation refresh and server refresh initiatives
Audited policies and led initiative to adopt MFA on both VPN and SAS products like O365
Audited policies and enforced stricter controls on Sharepoint and onedrive to reduce likelihood of Data Exfiltration
IT Engineer
Telnet Worldwide
09.2022 - 07.2023
Internal-facing role focused on DB reporting, troubleshooting & optimization, PowerShell automation, provisioning of infrastructure, and server maintenance.
Created and improved PowerShell scripts to automate data import/export
Optimized DB performance using the SQL First Responder Kit
Provisioned new tables and established data import schedules
Created indexes to expedite searches against new and existing tables
Established routine DB backups for production environment
Ensured servers hosting databases were routinely updated and patched
Created a project proposal for implementation of Automize
Built and configured multiple linux (CentOS 7) servers
Responded to internal support requests via Jira board
Managed SolarWinds nodes and alerts
Reviewed previous SOC2 evidence and provided suggestions on improvements
IT Specialist
Capital on Tap
09.2021 - 09.2022
Internal-facing role focused on SQL and system administration. Divided time between managing client requests and supporting onsite operations.
Wrote T-SQL scripts to resolve customer issues with card processing portal(s)
Query Tuning - Improved older scripts to improve execution time & efficiency
Created and shared improved template scripts for resolving common issues
Created knowledge base for Atlanta IT team
Created a project proposal to implement Jotform for Change Management
Demoed Stored Procedure to expedite specific data retrieval to Management
Managed in house workstation and peripheral inventory
Engaged vendors to establish office access, network access, and equipment
Created user troubleshooting knowledge base documents
Spearheaded COVID-19 remote work transition for Atlanta office
Trained two junior engineers and offered guidance on resolution of issues with internal applications
IT Infrastructure Engineer
Brightwell Payments
09.2018 - 09.2021
Internal-facing role focusing on system administration and auditing. Led projects to implement change management, documentation, and improve PCI/SOC2 compliance.
Implemented Jotform- electronic, encrypted, change management with approval workflows in line with PCI compliance
Led yearly SOC2 and PCI compliance audits
Wrote PowerShell scripts to maintain and update employee records in bulk
Maintained an instance and created alerts in Splunk
Reviewed and mitigated Nessus Scan findings on servers & workstations
Maintained inventory and provisioned all end user equipment
Provisioned remote bank card printing equipment for use on cruise ships
Deployed and demonstrated Intune MDM
Created end user guides for troubleshooting common issues
Led project to deploy and provision fresh telecom hardware (Avaya IP phones)
Examined firewall logs and opened new tickets to request changes to existing rules or creation of new ones.
Performed software deployments via Octopus
Performed troubleshooting on FTP connections and file movement (Automize)
Lead initiative to replace Dell workstations with newer Lenovo
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Training
Faithful Guardian EMS Academy
Villa Rica, GA
10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Information Security And Assurance
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
12.2013
Skills
Systems Administration
Technical troubleshooting
Information security
IT risk management
Documentation and reporting
Information confidentiality
Risk mitigation planning
Network administration
Cybersecurity best practices
Virtualization
Certification
Certified Splunk Power User July 2024
Certified Hashicorp Associate, July 2023
Certified DP-900, September 2022
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
IT Manager
Sage Integration Holdings LLC
11.2023 - Current
IT Engineer
Telnet Worldwide
09.2022 - 07.2023
IT Specialist
Capital on Tap
09.2021 - 09.2022
IT Infrastructure Engineer
Brightwell Payments
09.2018 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Training
Faithful Guardian EMS Academy
Bachelor of Science - Information Security And Assurance