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Information Security Officer
I lead enterprise security, risk, governance, and compliance programs across higher education and healthcare.
United StatesInformation Security Officer at University of Texas at Tyler
Directed enterprise information security and IT risk management programs supporting academic, healthcare, and research operations. Established security governance frameworks aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CIS Controls, and Texas regulatory requirements, eliminating audit findings.
NISTISO 27001HIPAAPCI DSSCIS ControlsMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft ATP
Led the merger of information security organizations between UT Tyler and UT Health Science Center, aligning budgets, staffing, and processes into a unified program. Directed security strategy for the launch of the UT Tyler School of Medicine, ensuring HIPAA compliance and secure infrastructure.
Information Security LeadershipPost Merger IntegrationGovernanceHIPAARisk ManagementStrategic PlanningThird Party Risk Management
Led enterprise security assessment and integration efforts supporting a joint venture with Ardent Healthcare, including the acquisition of East Texas Medical Center. Developed and managed the enterprise risk assessment program and implemented security technologies including Microsoft 365, Proofpoint, and Splunk SIEM.
Risk AssessmentMicrosoft 365 SecurityProofPointMicrosoft IntuneAirwatchCisco AMPSplunkIncident ResponsePrivileged Access Management
Developed and implemented enterprise information security programs, policies, and governance practices aligned with CIS Critical Security Controls. Led disaster recovery planning, business continuity testing, and deployment of security technologies including FireEye intrusion detection.
CIS ControlsDisaster RecoveryBusiness ContinuityFireEyeIncident ResponseHIPAANISTHITRUSTAudit Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Assurance and Security from Capella University, completed in 2014.
Bachelor of Science in Information Assurance and Security from Capella University, completed in 2014.
Associate of Arts in Business Administration from Tyler Junior College, completed in 2012.
Associate of Arts in Business Administration from Tyler Junior College, completed in 2012.