Raul Alvarez

Lead cross-functional projects with a budget of over $10 Million YoY that is client facing by communicating, aligning, and managing stakeholders across all levels.

• To effectively manage stakeholder relationships and collaborate at all organizational levels, I implemented a stakeholder engagement plan that involved regular communication and feedback mechanisms, organized stakeholder TEMs, and established a stakeholder roadmap to track and evaluate the success of our engagement efforts.
• Foster a culture of collaboration by promoting open communication channels and encouraging collaboration among team members, departments, and all levels of the organization, resulting in a more cohesive and efficient working environment.

Lead highly effective team effort valued over $5 million to deliver cloud based services.

• Drive initiatives and ensure delivery on schedule, within budget, and with continuously improving quality, I implemented agile project management methodologies and established regular project status meetings to track progress, identify and resolve roadblocks, and ensure that project objectives were met.
• Established clear project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics, and regularly reviewed and updated these to ensure alignment with changing.

Engage directly with Architects and government leaders to adopt Azure services base on Proof of Concepts

• Effectively manage risks, issues, and actions and regularly track them to meet expected outcomes and timelines, I established a robust risk management framework that involved continuous risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning.
• Implemented a continuous improvement process that involved regular performance evaluations, root cause analysis of quality issues, and the implementation of corrective actions to improve overall project quality
• These efforts resulted in improved project efficiency and a record of accomplishment of delivering projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes.

Lead cloud projects valued over $5 Million across for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)

• Empowered teams to meet customer objectives, I utilized Agile methodologies such as DevOps to foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer-centricity.
• This involved the implementation of agile software development practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to ensure that project objectives were clearly defined and that team members were fully engaged in delivering value to customers.
• Established a DevOps culture that emphasized the close collaboration between development and operations teams, resulting in the rapid delivery of high-quality software releases
• Through these efforts, I ensured that teams were equipped with the tools and processes they needed to meet customer objectives and to continuously improve the customer experience.

Provide Cloud Security Management support to the U.S Intelligence Community.

• Automated reporting, I created a dashboard using Confluence macros integrated with JIRA. This involved utilizing JIRA's API to extract project data and presenting it in a clear and concise manner using Confluence macros. This automation effort resulted in improved efficiency, increased transparency, and better decision-making capabilities for stakeholders.

Provide Program Management support to the U.S Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD).

• Established detailed project schedules that incorporated realistic task dependencies and resource requirements, and I monitored project progress against these schedules to ensure that projects are delivered on time. I also continuously evaluated project risks and developed mitigation strategies to address potential roadblocks and ensure project success.
• Worked closely with stakeholders to develop clear project roadmaps that aligned with business objectives and ensured that projects delivered measurable business value. Through these efforts, I was able to successfully deliver projects that met customer needs and drove business growth.

Provide leadership for the Cyber Assessment Group for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

• As a leader of the cloud security team, I ensured that the requirements for migrating services to the AWS cloud were met. This involved conducting a comprehensive security assessment of the migration plan and identifying any potential security risks.
• I then worked closely with the migration team to develop and implement robust security controls that met AWS security standards. Through these efforts, I successfully led the migration of services to the AWS cloud while maintaining the highest levels of security., Provide leadership for the Cyber Assessment Group for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

A member of the Enterprise Architecture branch within the United States Army chief information officer G-6.

• Provide guidance for the refinement of reference models and specific technical cloud architectures, I utilized my extensive experience and knowledge of cloud technologies and best practices.
• This involved conducting regular review and analysis of existing reference models and technical cloud architectures, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for refinement.
• Through these efforts, I helped drive the continuous improvement of reference models and technical cloud architectures, resulting in a more robust and efficient cloud environment.

A member of the Army National Guard Enterprise Optimization and Security Services Strategic Engineering.

• As a contributing author of the Cloud Migration Plan of Action, I was involved in meetings with leading cloud providers including Google, Amazon, IBM, and Microsoft. This involved participating in discussions and providing technical insights and recommendations for the development of the cloud migration plan.
• I leveraged my expertise in cloud technologies and migration best practices to contribute to the plan and ensure that it effectively addressed the requirements of the organization.
• Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure that the plan was aligned with business objectives and that it effectively considered the unique challenges and considerations of each cloud provider. Through my contributions, I helped ensure that the Cloud Migration Plan of Action was comprehensive, well-structured, and effectively addressed the needs of the organization.

Supported the U.S. Mint, which is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and the U.S. ARMY.

• Provided guidance and conducted risk assessments for Commercial off the shelf software (COTS), Government off the shelf software (GOTS), and the development of custom software for use on various network systems. This involved evaluating software solutions against organizational security requirements and best practices, and providing recommendations for improvements.
• Developed comprehensive risk assessment reports that detailed potential vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies, and presented these reports to stakeholders for review and approval. My expertise in network security and software development enabled me to provide informed recommendations and guidance, ensuring that software solutions met the security and functional needs of the organization.
• Through these efforts, I helped organizations make informed decisions on software selection and implementation, while minimizing risk and ensuring the security of their networks.

Provided information technology assessment support to the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) for war fighters.

• Created and maintained comprehensive technical documentation to support the use of cloud analytics and big data solutions within the Intelligence Community. This involved developing Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documents that clearly outlined the purpose, goals, and processes for using these technologies to meet the needs of the community.
• Developed technical guides and reference materials that provided detailed information on the implementation and use of cloud analytics and big data solutions. Through these efforts, I helped ensure that these technologies were properly understood and used effectively within the Intelligence Community, and that knowledge was captured and shared across teams and organizations.
• The technical documentation I created was used as a reference and training tool, enabling organizations to make informed decisions and effectively utilize cloud analytics and big data technologies to meet their needs.

Lead a team of security professionals in support of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

• Managing multiple projects with budgets ranging up to $500,000 each, with an annual project budget of approximately $3 million. This involved developing project plans, schedules, and budgets, and tracking progress against these plans to ensure successful delivery.
• Managed project risks and issues, and worked closely with project teams and stakeholders to ensure that project objectives were met on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality. I utilized project management methodologies, such as Waterfall, to effectively plan and execute projects and ensure that all relevant project stakeholders were kept informed and engaged.
• Through these efforts, I successfully delivered a high volume of projects with tight deadlines and budgets, resulting in the successful delivery of critical initiatives for the organization.
• Key Clients: FEMA, ICE, CBP, TSA, USCIS, USPIS, HHS, S&L, S&T, and U.S. Secret Service

Provided support for Sprint's Global Data Security Operations Center.

• Responsible for ensuring the protection and health of the network, including the resolution of network outages both within the U.S. and internationally.
• This involved monitoring network activity for security threats and incidents, and conducting investigations to determine the root cause of outages. Worked with network and security teams to implement preventative measures and resolution strategies to minimize the impact of future outages.
• My expertise in network security, incident response, and problem-solving enabled me to quickly identify and resolve issues, minimize the impact of outages, and ensure the availability and security of the network. Through these efforts, I played a key role in protecting the network and ensuring its stability, reliability, and security.

Lead a team of 15 Cybersecurity Analyst for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Centralized Incidence Response Capability.

• Oversaw large-scale responses to security incidents, managing the containment and mitigation of threats to minimize their impact. I also worked to create a positive and productive work environment, fostering an inclusive, engaging, and results-driven culture.
• Supervised a team of 15 Level I & II Cybersecurity Analysts, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure the delivery of high-quality services that meet or exceed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• This involved setting performance expectations and providing regular feedback to drive continuous improvement. Through these efforts, I led a team of highly skilled and motivated security professionals, ensuring the effective protection of the organization's assets and responding effectively to security incidents.