MICHAEL DIRENZO
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Client-focused IT leader with a proven track record in building and directing high-performance teams to achieve operational excellence. Expertise in application vulnerability management, driving innovative technology initiatives, managing complex project lifecycles, and adhering to demanding timelines. Notable achievements include translating organizational goals into actionable programs and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Core competencies encompass Leadership, DevSecOps, Cloud Solutions, Project Management, and IT Strategy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Information Security Certifications
1
1
JIRA ITSM Certification
1
1
Cloud Certification
Work History
Application Security Manager
Elevance Health
Charlotte, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Carelon Medical Benefits Management (MBM) (subsidiary company)
- Manager of six application security engineers
- Responsible for policy compliance related to application security and SDLC
- Established a new application security function within the Carelon MBM subsidiary company
- Established governance, risk, and compliance process to align with parent company policies and procedures
- Established baseline application security risk posture for a 400+ application portfolio
- Creation of a comprehensive CMDB with ServiceNow that contains all tangible assets
- Responsible for reporting the current risk registry metrics of all vulnerabilities and the reduction therein
- Responsible for all new application onboarding and decommissioning
- Creation of an IT service management desk that drives the ingest of work within an Agile Kanban space using Jira tools
- Responsible for more than 5000 service accounts, the password rotation scheduled within CyberArk
- Responsible for MFA integration to key flagship public facing applications using OKTA
- Carelon Medical Benefits Management (MBM) (subsidiary company)
Software Development Manager
Total Quality Logistics
Charlotte, NC
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Manager of eight software engineers and database administrators
- Spearhead day-to-day software development operations for prominent freight brokerage firm with oversight for leading eight full-time employees throughout Azure Dev Ops, Cloud Procurement (IAAS, PAAS, Docker, Kubernetes), and full-stack software development efforts (Git, .net Core, webapi, Angular, React, VS Code, plugin management, Azure Data Studio)
- Grew the portfolio from one to twenty-two applications
- Created and refined a consistent release management process
- Reduced application security vulnerabilities to an acceptable level
- Aligned security posture to the needs of each of stakeholders
- Participated in steering committee meetings to drive policy support
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders in identifying, developing, and executing current and future workstream initiatives
- Provided technical guidance to junior software engineers.
- Identified areas for improvement within existing systems and proposed solutions accordingly.
Manager Information Technology & Reporting
Wells Fargo
Charlotte, NC
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Spearheaded day-do-day Infrastructure, Technology, and Reporting functions within the Information Security Program’s Security Code Review Department
- Managed teams of Security Engineers, Software Developers, and Systems Analysts in developing and implementing security programs and systems; facilitating risk remediation initiatives; security infrastructure configuration changes; and balancing requirements, security, and risk reduction
- Managed application software development and release management operations with accountability for analyzing and verifying system security requirements, developing and implementing security programs and policies, reviewing technical assessments of internal custom software applications, monitoring compliance, leading configuration changes for infrastructure platforms, and recommending mitigation strategies
- Oversaw and monitored 500+ Identify Access and Management (IAM) security accounts
- Maintained 99.9% infrastructure patching SLA for 3 consecutive years (2018 - 2022)
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
- Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
- Directed business development initiatives, including acquisitions and joint venture agreements.
- Oversaw human resources functions such as recruitment, employee relations, training and benefits administration.
- Provided oversight of all departments in order to ensure smooth operation of daily activities.
- Established performance standards for staff members in order to drive productivity levels up.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders by attending meetings and responding promptly to inquiries or requests for information.
Manager Information Security
Wells Fargo
Charlotte, NC
04.2016 - 08.2020
- Developed, executed, and documented security programs and policies, monitored, and ensured compliance across multiple departments, planned and implemented configuration changes, verified system security requirements, analyzed system security designs for multiple applications and code bases, and integrated customer features to support ever-changing business environments
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss progress on projects and initiatives.
- Monitored departmental performance metrics to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
- Provided guidance, support and direction to subordinates in order to achieve organizational goals.
- Created and maintained a positive working environment through effective leadership practices.
Software Development Leader
Wells Fargo
Charlotte, NC
10.2012 - 04.2016
- Responsible for maintaining and managing 100+ websites, services, and APIs, application development, testing and reviewing website designs, running debugging tools, release management, maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery plans
Senior Software Engineer
Electrolux
Charlotte, NC
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Solutions architect on a comprehensive claims management process
- Designed reverse logistics web-based application, developed multi-threaded orders processing system that integrated AS400 via IBM MQ, implemented WPF application that generated real time weather and traffic condition updates, created custom membership and role provider programs, and streamlined Electrolux applications interface
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management Information Systems
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Leadership & Collaboration
- IT Strategy and Planning
- DevSecOps
- Cloud
- Project Management
- Software Architecture
- SDLC
- Compliance & Data Security
- Business Continuity
- Application Development
Certification
- CISM, ISACA, 12/24
- CCSP, ISC2, 12/24
- CC, ISC2, 12/24
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), SANS, 12/23
- GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF), SANS, 12/21
- Azure Fundamentals AZ-900, Microsoft, 03/25
- JIRA ITSM
Timeline
Application Security Manager
Elevance Health
07.2023 - Current
Software Development Manager
Total Quality Logistics
07.2022 - 07.2023
Manager Information Technology & Reporting
Wells Fargo
08.2020 - 07.2022
Manager Information Security
Wells Fargo
04.2016 - 08.2020
Software Development Leader
Wells Fargo
10.2012 - 04.2016
Senior Software Engineer
Electrolux
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management Information Systems
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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