King Northington
Fresno,TX
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Cyber Security Manager with a focus on Risk and Response, blending technical expertise with strategic leadership. Skilled in innovative project management, global collaboration, incident response, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Proven ability to enhance security infrastructure, mitigate cyber threats, and contribute to organizational success. Led a team in implementing a comprehensive ESG strategy, resulting in a significant reduction in company ESG risk. Resourceful team player with experience with common software applications and social media platforms. Well-versed in business organization and strategies for successfully modernizing workplaces. Skilled at project support with proven history of solutions-oriented problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internship Program - KIPP Through College
KIPP Texas School System
01.2020
- Facilitated access to vetted scholarships, pre-college programming, summer learning opportunities, and college visitations for 1,400 high school juniors and seniors across five campuses
- Expertly navigated a rigorous nine-week internship within the KIPP Through College Department, showcasing proficiency in managing high-demand and intricately structured programs
- Conducted a comprehensive end-to-end procurement procedure, involving in-depth research, meticulous selection, and the successful acquisition of a multifaceted web-based platform comprising three distinct components.
IT Management & Troubleshooting
Prairie View A&M University
01.2019 - Current
- Perform regular weekly assessments of computer system responsiveness, engaging in troubleshooting as necessary to ensure seamless operations
- Facilitate managers in orchestrating, strategizing, and overseeing computer-related initiatives throughout the university, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Manage accounts and provide day-to-day IT solutions for a department of 50, servicing a campus of over 2,000 students
- Progressed from Help Desk to Network and Security role, implementing Dart Trace and Azure to mitigate incoming and outgoing malicious traffic, leading in cyber security monitoring.
Cyber Security Manager, Embark Scholar Intern - IT/Engineering
KPMG
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led a six-week nationwide AI integration project, showcasing effective teamwork and project execution skills, impacting diverse businesses
- Spearheaded a ten-week AI integration project for hospitals, demonstrating advanced technical skills in cybersecurity and effective project management
- Developed expertise in program security architecture, covering authentication, authorization, secure development, and implementing security components, enhancing the organization's cybersecurity
- Conducted triage projects, identifying and responding to attempted breaches, contributing to enhanced security protocols and incident response strategies
- Successfully implemented 'One Point,' a Customer Identity Access Management system, enhancing the overall security infrastructure
- Successfully completed an eight-week shadowing experience in Tax, Audit, and Advisory functions, gaining valuable insights into diverse business operations
- Actively participated in a 10-week collaborative effort, demonstrating leadership in examining ESG initiatives within the contemporary political landscape
- Collaborated with a global team to address environmental, social, and governmental impacts, playing a key role in managing public-facing reputation by identifying strategies to lower company ESG ratings
- Spearheaded a global initiative, recycling and repurposing corporate buildings in the Midwest into environmentally sustainable housing, utilizing renewable resources to address global housing insecurities, showcasing commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems & Emergency Management Crisis Informatics
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX12.2024
Skills
- Dark Trace
- Azure
- Defender
- JavaScript
- Java
- C#
- Python
- Microsoft Office Suite
Leadership And Development
- Management Leadership for Tomorrow, Member, 2022-02-01, Present, Collaborate with coaches to develop skills and relationships essential for the target career and enhance preparedness for the recruiting process., Learn the art of building and maintaining a network of peers and various company representatives.
- Student Government Association, Vice-President, Prairie View, TX, 2020-09-01, 2020-09-30, Manage a diverse range of events, activities, programs, policies, and initiatives for a school community of 2,000 students., Conduct weekly meetings to evaluate proposed bills and amend passed bills, ensuring effective governance.
Associations
- Association for Information Systems
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Comp-Tia
Affiliations
- Association of Information Systems
- Management Leaders of Tomorrow
- Comp-Tia
Certification
Certified Ethical Hacking
Timeline
Cyber Security Manager, Embark Scholar Intern - IT/Engineering
KPMG
01.2022 - 01.2023
Internship Program - KIPP Through College
KIPP Texas School System
01.2020
IT Management & Troubleshooting
Prairie View A&M University
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems & Emergency Management Crisis Informatics
Prairie View A&M University
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