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Robert Arnold

Pickerington,OH

Summary

Reverse engineering is a daily responsibility, with numerous opportunities to collaborate with cross-functional teams on implementing robust security solutions. Over the past few years, the focus has been on prioritizing security through a comprehensive approach to network safety. As a software engineer and tech lead for Bath and Body Works & Victoria's Secret for over six years, the engagement has centered on managing complex projects within the application security sphere. With a commitment to continual learning and a passion for educating others, there's a unique perspective on identifying vulnerabilities, potential attack vectors, and current security trends and threats. Ensuring the confidentiality, trustworthiness, and availability of privileged information is a critical priority.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications

Work History

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Bath & Body Works / Victoria Secret & Co
07.2017 - Current
  • Led in architecture, design and implementation of front-end and back-end features for new web applications using Angular and Java.
  • Led design, development, and deployment of administrative tools for 3000+ stores international and domestic.
  • Spearheaded migration of legacy systems to modern platforms, resulting in improved functionality and $120K per year cost savings without sacrificing security or compliance requirements.
  • Modernized multiple web applications for cybersecurity threats using OIDC and OAuth2 with Azure reducing vulnerabilities from 2600+ to 0.

SR. INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER - CYBER SECURITY (CONTRACT)

Nationwide Insurance Company
02.2015 - 05.2017
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop robust security solutions tailored to protect Nationwide's environment.
  • Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments and exploited security loopholes in virtual environments for preemptive hardening.
  • Stayed abreast of latest cybersecurity trends and threats to ensure defensive strategies are up-to-date and effective.
  • Created Powershell scripts to automate malware analysis processes, enhancing detection capabilities and response times.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to remain cybersecurity subject matter expert.

Windows Systems Engineer (Contract)

JP Morgan Chase
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Automated Windows updates reporting via PowerShell for near real-time analytics which ensured that all 1500+ global Windows servers were kept up to date and met regulatory requirements for data protection and security
  • Led remote team of engineers to ensure known vulnerabilities were addressed daily in sandbox environment and production.
  • Analyzed security logs to determine and alleviate network threats.
  • Optimized networked software and operating systems by applying updates and patches.
  • Optimized server efficiency through virtualization techniques and capacity planning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Economics

Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

Skills

Endpoint Hardening

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Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Timeline

CompTIA CySA+ ce Certification

04-2024

CompTIA Security Analytics Professional – CSAP

04-2024

CompTIA Security+ ce Certification

01-2024

CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist – CSIS

01-2024

AWS Certified Developer – Associate

04-2023

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

01-2023

Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer

10-2019

SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Bath & Body Works / Victoria Secret & Co
07.2017 - Current

SR. INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER - CYBER SECURITY (CONTRACT)

Nationwide Insurance Company
02.2015 - 05.2017

Windows Systems Engineer (Contract)

JP Morgan Chase
02.2014 - 02.2015

CompTIA Network+ Certification

06-2009

CompTIA IT Operations Specialist – CIOS

06-2009

CompTIA A+ Certification

10-2001

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Economics

Ohio State University
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