Patrick Kurtz
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M.Sc. Applied Information Technology
GANNON UNIVERSITY, ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
B.A. Secondary Social Studies Education
Minor: Political Science
Director of Security & Data Privacy April 2022 – October 2023
Spearheaded the strategic direction, development, and execution of the information security program, aligning it with organizational strategic goals.
Orchestrated a high-performing team to establish and advocate the enterprise security framework within IT architectural blueprints and roadmaps.
Collaborated extensively with internal teams to ensure the delivery of comprehensive security assessments, incident detection and response, audits, recommendations, and compliance procedures in adherence to international legal requirements.
Demonstrated exceptional judgment in evaluating new technology vendors, ensuring alignment with competitive business drivers and corporate unit requirements.
Exemplified superior project management skills in leading Information Security initiatives, fostering close collaboration with control owners and key stakeholders.
Pioneered the creation of robust metrics and dynamic dashboards to monitor and manage the successful completion of control objectives actively.
Established and guided progressive security awareness programs while overseeing the training of organizational end users.
Established and guided adoption of Artificial Intelligence policy to ensure successful and secure use of emerging technologies,
VENABLE LLP, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Information Security Analyst January 2019 – April 2022
Conducted in-depth analysis of IT procedures and processes to drive operational efficiency and integrate enhanced security measures.
Identified and meticulously documented risks and controls, ensuring alignment with industry-leading standards and outside counsel guidelines.
Led and directed Security Governance initiatives through expert project management, fostering collaborative relationships with control owners and key stakeholders.
Developed and maintained comprehensive metrics and dashboards to provide real-time visibility into successfully completing control objectives and incident detection & management.
Successfully managed and administered a Security Awareness program for a workforce of over 1,500 staff members.
Assumed a pivotal role in managing the Outside Council Guideline program to ensure strict adherence to Security Governance compliance terms in contractual agreements.
THE SEED SCHOOL OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Technology Teacher August 2012 – January 2019
Forged enduring student relationships and skillfully identified their technological aptitudes, thus elevating the quality of instruction.
Expertly maintained student devices by strategically deploying remote assistance software, ensuring seamless updates and robust security.
Innovatively implemented a forward-thinking technology strategy to establish a dynamic, paperless learning environment by leveraging online platforms, including Edmodo.com and turnitin.com.
Vigilantly oversaw and managed the school's technology infrastructure, proactively identifying potential intrusions, violations, and malware infections while recommending and implementing effective solutions for system recovery, and educating on the basics of information security.
Skills
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Advanced Training Programs
Data Protection Strategies
Business Continuity Planning
Advanced Threat Analysis
Security Metrics and KPIs
Access Control and Authorization
Vulnerability Scanning
Threat Intelligence Analysis
Vulnerability Assessment
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
Security Risk Assessment
Security Policy Development
Firewall Configuration and Management
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM)
Access Control and Identity Management
Security Compliance and Audit
Security Architecture Design
Performance Evaluation
Global project management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Information Security Strategies
Programming: CSS, HTML, C++
OS: Windows, MAC, Linux
Security Tools: Manage Engine AD360, Microsoft Purview, 365 Defender, Nessus, Service Now GRC, Microsoft Azure
Security Policy: FISMA, NIST, NIST CSF
Splunk (SIEM): Fundamentals 1 & 2, Dashboards 1 & 2, JIRA, Governance policy creation.
About
A resourceful, transformational, and growth-oriented Information Security Professional with 15+ years of verifiable accomplishments designing and implementing robust security strategies and risk management frameworks aimed at safeguarding critical assets, driving organizational compliance, and elevating cybersecurity postures for global enterprises across various niches. Renowned as an unparalleled leader and unwavering Security Enthusiast - driving corporate security strategy, building robust governance frameworks, cultivating a culture of resilience, and ensuring optimal protection of critical assets and sensitive data. Superior capacity to solve complex problems involving a wide variety of networks and systems, working independently on large-scale projects, thriving under pressure in fast-paced environments, and directing multiple projects from concept to implementation while developing unique security initiatives to propel technology to the limit and optimize performance.
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