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Work Experience

• Director Principal Architect (Security), CME GROUP

  Jan, 2014 - Present

  Led the design and delivery of integrated security solution architectures, standards, and reference architectures across global infrastructure.
  Provided high-level technical expertise and strategic leadership across multiple security domains to drive the evolution of infrastructure and information security. Acted as a key security liaison, ensuring timely delivery of solutions and alignment with business and regulatory requirements.

  • Architected & Delivered: Designed and implemented robust, integrated security solutions, reference architectures, and standards for complex infrastructure environments.

  • Strategic Planning: Drove infrastructure security strategy, roadmaps, and demand management, serving as a security subject matter expert and business liaison.

  • Technical Domain Expertise: Provided deep technical expertise across critical security domains, including networking, virtualization, Identity & Access Management (IAM), cloud computing, directory services, databases, and the security stack (IDS/IPS, SIEM).

  • Compliance & Mentorship: Applied knowledge of security and regulatory frameworks (NIST, CIS, RegSCI, HIPAA) to design, while providing security mentorship and design consultation to technical teams across the organization.

  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborated with Global Information Security (GIS) and Technology leaders to facilitate successful, on-time delivery of security and business solutions.

• Senior Security Architect, TRANSUNION

  Jan, 2012 - Jan, 20142 years

  • Architected and implemented robust security systems following a defined methodology (planning, implementation, testing) to meet and exceed enterprise information security requirements.

  • Developed and standardized comprehensive security policies and procedures, serving as the definitive reference for security operations and governance across the organization.

  • Provided security mentorship and technical guidance to team members, elevating the overall skill level and architectural consistency of the security engineering team.

• Security Administrator, UNITE HERE HEALTH

  Jan, 2010 - Jan, 20122 years

  • Spearheaded threat identification, investigation, and risk abatement strategies to safeguard the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of critical systems and data.

  • Served as a principal advisor and auditor, directly responsible for maintaining and reporting on strict HIPAA security and privacy compliance posture across all enterprise systems.

• Networking Services Supervisor, UNITE HERE HEALTH

  Jan, 1995 - Jan, 201015 years

  • Managed and mentored an 8-person cross-functional team of Network Administrators and Help Desk personnel, overseeing operations for critical infrastructure, including Windows, AIX, and Linux systems.

  • Functioned as a hands-on technical supervisor, providing advanced expertise and direct support in both technical resolution and team development.

• Squad Leader / Sergeant (E-5), Illinois Army National Guard

  Jan, 1988 - Jan, 19946 years

  • Promoted to Sergeant (E-5) / Squad Leader, overseeing the training, readiness, and successful execution of missions for a 10-person Light Infantry Squad (11B).

  • Demonstrated primary leadership capabilities by successfully completing the rigorous Army Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC).

  • Managed and maintained sensitive equipment, ensuring 100% operational readiness across all personnel and assets.

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