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•Directed the successful execution of cyber defense projects, directly enhancing the Department of Defense's cybersecurity posture by increasing talented cyber professionals by 3%. •Led the DoD Grant Program, coordinating comprehensive cybersecurity training for 6 military servicemembers at the Augusta University Security Operations Center (AU SOC), with a focus on data privacy and security best practices. •Streamlined military cybersecurity intern onboarding by 35% through the implementation of a gen AI-powered knowledge base, Jira and Microsoft Planner workflow management. •Applied in-depth knowledge of current cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors to build a cyber defense certification program in collaboration with the AU School of Computer and Cyber Sciences. •Aligned project execution with the DoD cyber workforce strategy, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and CIS18, ensuring projects contributed to broader DoD cyber defense objectives. •Developed a comprehensive Program of Instruction for Operations, Engineering, and GRC teams at the AU SOC for a DoD grant proposal for a yearlong apprenticeship program.

• As a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst, planned and implemented cyber awareness training for over 10,000 students and faculty using ServiceNow enterprise risk management and governance program resulting in significant improvements from the previous quarter’s results. • Developed phishing campaigns using KnowBe4 and cyber threat intelligence to uncover trends among different college groups, enhancing targeted training and awareness. • Collaborated with CISO, IT, Operations, and engineering teams to review and update policies, creating an organized database and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, and USG IT policies. • Collaborated with CISO, IT, Operations, and engineering teams to review and update Augusta University and Wellstar MCG policies, creating an organized database and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and compliance, such as HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, PCI-DSS, and NIST RMF. • Conducted, evaluated, and monitored contract reviews and cybersecurity risk assessments for third-party software and hardware preventing vulnerabilities in the network and ensuring compliance with SSO, MFA, PCI-DSS, SOC I, SOC 2, HIPAA, and FERPA. • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. • In-depth knowledge of security and access control issues and standards in various environments and applications and system backup and data security techniques. • Knowledge of Generative Artificial Intelligence and its potential risk in Educational and Health Organizations. • Knowledge of complex information technology security infrastructure, hardware and software. • Experienced with ServiceNow IRM, familiar with NIST RMF, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, and SANS Top 20 (CIS Controls). • Basic knowledge of FTK, Encase, Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap, and MITRE ATT&CK processes.