Kingston Benjamin
Details
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
2017 : 2017
Executive Education Management and Leadership
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2016 : 2016
Executive Certificate in
Strategy and Innovation
Executive Certificate Massachusetts institute of Technology
2010 : 2010
BS
Information Technology
Columbia Union College
1997 : 1998
MDBA
Business Management
Spicer Memorial College - Andrews University Michigan IL USA Extension School
1984 : 1985
2019 : Present
U.S. Department of State
Cybersecurity / Information Systems Security Officer
Cybersecurity team at the Department of Navy
Monterey CA - Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center - FNMOC
2018 : 2019
Booz Allen Hamilton
Lead Associate
Defense Manpower Data Center Seaside Personnel Identity and Protection Division : Manage/Deliver ISSO Support, RMF audits, and ATO process related to DMDC Systems : Secure Web Finger Print Transmission/Biometrics. Support and Manage PMO requirements related JPAS/iIRR/DCII/MIRADOR
/Direct/Develop Memorandum of Understanding/Memorandum of Agreements with DoD Agencies with regards to the National Background Investigation Systems/Secure Web Finger Print Transmission Systems. Biometrics Product and Program Management Support : Support NBIS-SWFT Information Assurance and Cybersecurity requirements and processes related to NBIS and SWFT +. Manage and support NBIS – SWFT+ Systems Life Cycle Development and Implementation. Direct and manage systems training (Monthly Webinars) for client, and users within Department of Defense, and industry user community. Manage Infrastructure build projects at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to implement failover schedules and transition from the Defense Manpower Data Center Seaside California and DISA DECC at Columbus OH to Disaster Recovery facility in Columbus Ohio/DISA-OGDEN UT. Managed and Coordinated ISSO responsibilities related to DMDC Systems ATO recertification and authorization. (RMF Audits). Manage project schedules with SPAWAR and DISA ensuring seamless transition from Seaside CA to DISA DECC. Manage DMDC Account, New Business Development, Tactical sales, Proposal development support, client relationship management and reporting responsibilities. Manage and support updates to DMDC Risk Management Framework and Systems Security Plans development, and updates to eMASS. Manage review and approval of all SWFT new release documentation. Manage SWFT SharePoint and Website with periodic updates. Manage SWFT application related monthly Webinars via DCO/DCS communication tool for DOD and Industry user’s community.
2015 : 2018
Booz Allen Hamilton
Associate
Serve as Information Technology (IT) Project Manager at Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) enterprise.
• Manage Project/technical teams in day-to day execution and compliance with prescribed methodology standard operating processes (SOP), ,
• Evaluate trade-offs between project size and complexity, cost, urgency, risk, and stakeholder value Identify KPIs to design and develop performance metrics working with business sponsors/stakeholders to define success metrics and criteria.
• Direct, Manage, facilitate all operational checkpoint activities and coach multiple technical teams throughout project life-cycles
• Assess, Identify, and resolve high priority project risks as they are encountered. Manage project tasks through structured estimation/level of effort (LOE) process.
Monitor and control projects, ensuring appropriate utilization of project resources
• Manage and maintain open communications among project team and stakeholders.
Present weekly status updates in project reviews.
Develop and maintain strong focus on customer satisfaction by delivering predictable, repeatable project results.
• Design process tools within SharePoint to manage assigned project life cycle.
2014 : 2015
DMI (Digital Management, Inc.)
Project Manager
Network Services NS25 Task Order 15 Transition, Sustainment & Maintenance (TS&M)
Manage Request for work (RFW) and Request for Change (RFC) related task assignment to project team members.
Managed Configuration Management processes related to IT projects at DOD-DISA.
Develop and qualify Network Services Department objectives and overall process of Agency management and decision making.
Managed task order teams project task related key performance indicator (KPIs).
• Design, develop, SharePoint tools to complement existing standard operating procedures.
supporting Network Services Tasks/Projects operating framework including policies and procedures rolling up from Task Order to Organization.
• Coordinated and lead the CCB meeting with the CCB members, which report on the overall status on various RFC's since last meeting
• Managed updates on all RFC's to the CCB members on a regular basis. Coordinate Meeting with CCB chairman weekly to review RFC's.
• Responsible for maintaining the baseline documents for all environments : production, CRM, staging, and test. Develop and maintain the DSO Configuration Management Plan (CMP) that identifies the configuration items (CI) to be controlled.
• Identified CIs : hardware, software, database configuration files and scripts, web configuration files and scripts, and application configuration files and scripts. Manage and validate baselines by using an audit capability such as the Host-Based Security System (HBSS) and Asset Configuration Compliance Module (ACCM).
• Developed and managed dashboard reporting to senior IT management and Configuration Management stakeholders, including management reports indicating suggested action.
2013 : 2014
DMI (Digital Management, Inc.)
Configuration Management- Operations - Defense Information Systems Agency Network Services
Skills
Broadband, Business Development, Business Strategy, Commercial Contracts, Conflict Resolution, Contractual Agreements, Corporate Governance, Critical Thinking, Cross-functional Team Leadership, DoD, Global Logistics, Government, Integration, International Procurement, International Project Management, International Sales, IP, IPTV, Logistics, Management, Microsoft Office, Microwave, Mobile Devices, Oracle Financial, Oral & Written Communication Skills, Performance Metrics, PMO, PMP, Process Improvement, Procurement, Procurement Contracts, Product Management, Program Management, Project Management Professional, RF, Satellite, Satellite Communications, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Systems Engineering, Team Leadership, Telecom Infrastructure, Telecommunications, Time Management, Trade Shows, Vendor Management, VSAT, Wireless
About
Experienced Program Manager and Cybersecurity Professional, with a proven record of success performing well under high-stress situations, navigating from country to country, and enhancing Programs applying best practices worldwide. Self-motivated and dynamic business professional with diverse credentials which combine solid, tactical leadership with a strong team building background, ability to work collaboratively, and a commitment to achieving corporate goals. Results-driven professional with the proven ability to motivate personnel to reach desired individual and regional specific company objectives, and dedicated to maximizing profits, providing impeccable customer services, and creating an atmosphere of exceptional employee morale.
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