Brottie B.
Details
Cyber Security Technology
University of Maryland University College
2016 : 2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Education
Temple University
1994
US Government Accountability Office
Information Technology And Cybersecurity Analyst/Auditor
• Conducted audits evaluating information security vulnerabilities
• Coordinated the scope and performance of reviews with business units and external security experts
• Participated in audit planning activities, developed documentation from interviews and meeting summaries, while ensuring clear, concise and accurate work papers
• Reviewed network technology internal controls and vulnerabilities such as system weaknesses and analyzed action plans per NIST standards to prevent security breaches and mitigate risks
• Provided the company, board and department management with guidance on IT risk matters, in particular application and infrastructure security
• Collected and analyzed data to ensure that evidence collected was reliable and relevant
• Developed a cohesive relationship with internal and external individuals to foster solid collaboration and teamwork essential for an effective and congruous work environment
• Properly documented project work papers utilizing TeamMate and ensured that all policies and procedures complied with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) as well as Amtrak OIG’s policies and procedures
• Assisted in developing survey and audit programs and designed matrices that addressed the audit objectives, presenting a distinct path to conclusive findings and objectives
• Coordinated with team to analyze conclusions and confirm potential findings and recommendations for presentation to senior leaders for inclusion in briefings and audit reports
• Supported team and management by remaining informed and efficiently conveyed any potential issues that may have affected the timely completion of the audit
• Led project elements, documented tests and provided analysis and evidence that sufficiently sustained the audit conclusions and recommendations
• Performed follow-up on audit findings to ascertain that the action to remediate weaknesses and address the recommendations effectively mitigated the identified risk(s)
2018 : 2020
Amtrak Office of Inspector General
IT Auditor
2018 : 2018
Amtrak OIG
IT Audit Intern
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment and help other technicians analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate computer network problems, testing, implementation and monitoring of security measures.
2017 : 2018
Avasek, LLC
IT Security Specialist, I
Managed the daily operations of an investigative firm, performing the responsibilities of all functional departments including Human Resources and Information Technology. Constantly looked for areas of improvement and implemented processes to create efficient and effective workflows to ensure deliverables met the needs and expectations of our clients within budget and strict time constraints.
• Guided the strategic planning and execution of all cases, collaborating with corporate clients, claims
adjusters, law firms, and insurance companies
• Identified the key data needed to support each investigation and conducted extensive research and evidence gathering, using internal and external public, and private databases, court records, and online public data
• Analyzed data from research, identified patterns and connected relationships to deliver critical evidence for claim and risk assessment
• Served as investigation expert during court hearings, providing testimony on investigative processes, chain of custody for all evidence obtained, and presenting relevant material
• Interviewed witnesses, providing written and recorded statements, and conducted scene evaluations
• Created, organized and maintained all system backups for all pertinent evidentiary file information
2005 : 2017
CapCon Group, LLC
Director of Operations & Investigations
Skills
Analysis & Reporting, Analytic Problem Solving, background research, Computer Hardware, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Cybersecurity, Ethical Decision Making, Highly organized, Investigation, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Office, Operations Planning & Execution, Security Controls, Strategic Planning, Team Coordination, Team Management
About
Tenacious challenge driven and results focused professional with diverse professional and leadership expertise, who continuously strives to be in a position that fosters professional and personal evolution to leverage and grow my technology skills, expand my knowledge and problem solve to identify areas of risk in a collegial team environment. Consistently maintain an unparalleled work ethic and foresight with the demonstrated ability to proactively recognize and mitigate potential problems.
My entire working adult life has been congruent in working towards a higher purpose, serving to protect people and expose fraud and my core values and my innate desire to have a positive impact making a difference in this world will be of great value in my next IT role. As such, I am highly adaptable, open to opposing ideas, quick at learning new systems, technologies, and procedures, while directly and effectively communicating, prioritizing, and managing multiple competing tasks at once.
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