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Manuel
Manny.Gonzalez@comcast.net
305-458-8783
Miami, FL 33299
Information Security Program Manager (Consultant)
25 years experience W2
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Summary

  • A manager with expertise in cyber security, identity and access management, risk management, desktop services, relationship management, program/project management, desktop engineering, network architecture, software development, cloud systems, 3PV management, SDLC, and equipment management.
  • Has a proven record of accomplishments for bringing together individuals to form successful teams through mentoring, strong collaboration, and clear communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize various technologies to meet complex requirements while incorporating an understanding of cybersecurity, business, technical implications and risk mitigation to formulate an appropriate cutting edge, risk adverse, and cost-effective solution.
  • Over 25 years of extensive risk and IT experience in planning, constructing, developing operational processes and maintaining various solutions while being mindful of product lifecycles and forecasting future needs for the fulfillment of the customer’s and business’s needs.

Accomplishments:

  • Established and served on Desktop Services Steering Committee
  • Created common operating image for bank
  • Served as Service Owner for the Engineering Services group that created the Functional Planning Desktop Strategic Solution for the Enterprise
  • Managed implementation of Endpoint Security Solution to prevent unauthorized computers from attaching to network
  • Established and managed automated testing process using Test Director and WinRunner
  • Managed the implementation of the Operating System Deployment (OSD) Process to reduce vendor support and cost
  • Implemented a “managed desktop” environment to support budget reductions and improve efficiencies
  • Implemented and managed virtualized desktop environment to support offshore initiatives
  • Led merger due diligence teams and managed migration for several acquisitions
  • Implemented and managed electronic delivery of all software (SMS)
  • Created configuration team responsible for testing and deployment of all hardware, software, and AD structure changes

Experience
Education
Master's in Cybersecurity
Bellevue University
Bachelor's in Business Information System
University of Phoenix
Associate's in Arts in Business Data Process
Miami Dade Community College
Certifications
Citrix Winframe Administrator
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
ITIL Foundations in IT Service Management
Microsoft Systems Manager Server
Microsoft Operating System Deployment
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (in progress)
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Expert knowledge of the following applications Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Visio, Norton Gh
Expert knowledge National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), ISO 27001, PCI DSS Framework
Expert knowledge of different project management methodologies (PEMBOK, Waterfall, Agile, SDLC)
Expert knowledge of data privacy protection laws (GDPR, PII, HIPPA)
Expert knowledge of all Microsoft Operating Systems, Linux, and OSX
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft SCCM, SMS 2.0, and MOM Expert knowledge of
Expert knowledge of network security
Expert knowledge of Daptiv and Clarity
Fluent in Spanish
Skills
Project Management
2022
20
MS Visio
2019
12
C-Level Management
2009
9
CIO
2009
9
Release Management
2009
9
Vendor Management
2009
9
Budget Management
2019
8
Asset Management
2016
5
IAM
2021
4
Information Security
2021
4
Compliance
2019
3
MS Excel
2022
3
Microsoft Excel
2021
1
MS Active Directory
2021
1
Program Management
2021
1
Sailpoint
2021
1
Customer Deliveries
0
1
Cyber Security
0
1
Endpoint Security
0
1
Risk Management
0
1
SDLC
0
1