Yvonne Hood
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Strategic Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity leader with 20 years of experience in directing secure network operations and large-scale infrastructure modernization. Led multimillion-dollar portfolios and geographically dispersed teams while delivering mission-critical systems for complex classified environments. Expertise in cloud migration, cybersecurity enhancement, and aligning IT investments with operational goals. Trusted advisor on risk management and digital transformation initiatives, driving efficiency and data security across organizations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Region Cyber Program Manager
Defense Enterprise Environment
Honolulu, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Expanded Top Secret network capacity by 400%, significantly increasing operational throughput and intelligence production capability.
- Identified and remediated critical encryption vulnerability in classified infrastructure, enabling secure real-time threat analysis functionality.
- Led compliance inspections and disaster recovery audits, reinforcing cybersecurity governance and bolstering enterprise resilience.
- Direct enterprise operations for three secure networks supporting 2,000+ endpoints and 300+ users across 16 geographically dispersed units.
- Managed technology investments for multinational exercises and operational readiness initiatives, enhancing overall mission capability.
- Led enterprise-wide SharePoint Online migration of 2.3TB of data, completing implementation 8 weeks ahead of schedule and reducing provisioning timelines by 95%.
Cyber Operations & Service Delivery Leader
Enterprise Communications Squadron
Arizona, USA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Directed $2.8M annual IT modernization portfolio supporting 7,000 users across 36 business units.
- Managed infrastructure planning for 419 facilities within $33M enterprise network, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Executed $1M Cisco infrastructure upgrade that enhanced scalability, redundancy, and performance across the network.
- Led $140K enterprise VoIP modernization, decommissioning 229 legacy systems and enhancing command communications reliability.
- Implemented enterprise device compliance program improving cybersecurity visibility and asset governance.
- Oversaw ServiceNow-based ITSM operations for 25,000+ users, maintaining $13.5M in enterprise IT assets through effective service delivery.
- Delivered $26M facility IT redesign, increasing overall system capacity by 50%.
IT Project Manager
Plans, Programs & Infrastructure
Arizona, USA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed cross-functional technical teams and vendors, delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Managed cross-functional technical teams and vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Led end-to-end delivery of network modernization projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder needs.
- Provided technical governance to ensure scope control, risk mitigation, and operational alignment.
- Conducted technical design reviews for construction and renovation initiatives, integrating telecommunications and infrastructure standards into architectural plans to enhance compliance.
Education
CompTIA Security+ -
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Cybersecurity risk management
- Network security architecture
- Disaster recovery
- Cloud migration
- Enterprise IT strategy
- Infrastructure modernization
- Portfolio management
- Project management
- Service management
- Cisco networking
- Cost optimization
- Vendor contracting
- Team leadership
- BYOD administration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Region Cyber Program Manager
Defense Enterprise Environment
01.2022 - Current
Cyber Operations & Service Delivery Leader
Enterprise Communications Squadron
01.2020 - 01.2022
IT Project Manager
Plans, Programs & Infrastructure
01.2019 - 01.2020
CompTIA Security+ -
Community College of the Air Force