Sarah Walker
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Communications, Print Journalism
Loyola University New Orleans
1993 : 1997
Master's degree
Information Technology
American Intercontinental University
2000 : 2001
LitheSpeed Certified ScrumMaster Training
2009 : 2009
A primary responsibility lies in seamlessly integrating newly acquired businesses into our ecosystem as our company experiences continued growth through acquisitions. I play a pivotal role in driving these business integration activities to ensure a cohesive and unified approach in our operations.
Furthermore, I take the lead in developing our Center of Excellence Solution, contributing to the creation of cutting-edge solutions that set industry benchmarks. My expertise extends to promoting and selling our top-tier Cybersecurity consulting services, establishing strong client relationships and securing valuable partnerships.
In summary, my tenure as the Director of Cybersecurity Operations revolves around optimizing performance, fostering growth, and positioning our consulting company as a trailblazer in the realm of Cybersecurity solutions.
2023 : Present
ivision
Director, Cybersecurity Operations
In this role as a Principal Consultant, worked on integration activities as it relates to the acquisition of Carve Systems by iVision. Focus included :
* Practice Operations Management
* Financial/Revenue Management and Reporting
* Resource Utilization Management
2022 : 2023
iVision
Principal Consultant, Service Delivery
Working manger role, charged with managing a talented team of consulting project managers, while also serving in active consulting role project managing strategic consulting engagements.
2019 : 2022
iVision
Manager, Consulting Services, Service Delivery
iVision is a technology integration and management firm that engineers success for clients through objective recommendations, process and technology expertise and best-of-breed guidance.
Responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of iVision’s project-based engagements for core consulting practice areas. Cross-collaborate across many functions, including business development, external global clientele, and vendors to ensure the health of the client’s infrastructure and system environments.
2017 : 2019
iVision
Senior Delivery Manager
PGi is a global provider of award-winning Unified Collaboration and Communications software and services, scalable to meet any business need. PGi’s solutions drive productivity and teamwork for approximately 50,000 customers around the world.
Develop and lead cross-organizational programs and projects with technical, organizational, and broad business process impacts. Work with business leaders to develop and drive strategic goals, and to define business and technical requirements. Influences without leaning on authority and successfully manages global cross functional teams, project managers, scrum teams and executives. Translates strategy into multitude of cross-department dependent project plans and manages them to completion through strong communication and delegation. Lead cross functional virtual teams and associated work streams during project cycles. Manage and coordinate multiple scrum teams with interdependent deliverables in support of the defined programs.
2016 : 2017
PGi
Technical Program Director
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Business Process, Business Process Management, Cloud Computing, Consulting, CRM, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Software, Integration, IT Strategy, Leadership, Management, PMO, PMP, Product Management, Program Management, Project Management, Project Portfolio Management, Quality Assurance, Requirements Analysis, SaaS, Scrum, SDLC, Software as a Service (SaaS), Software Development, Software Project Management, Strategy, Team Leadership, Testing, Vendor Management, Visio
About
I have spent 20+ years as a technical program manager and recently pivoted my career to cybersecurity operations. I’ve always had a keen interest in the world of digital security and when iVision acquired Carve Systems in 2021, I looked for opportunities to get involved and add value. I didn’t have a specific end-goal at the time; I was just following my curiosity. I wanted to help the company achieve its business objectives and learn something new. In my professional life prior to iVision, I led integration activities through 4 different acquisitions, so I know the growth-by-acquisition strategy well and saw an opportunity to leverage that expertise. When a new service delivery role in the Carve security practice was presented, I said yes. When I was asked to do things outside the scope of service delivery and take on stretch assignments such as managing the practice revenue recognition process and engagement staffing, I said yes. Within a few short months, I was leading operational policies and initiatives, developing strategies to achieve financial goals, and implementing process for sustainable, scalable growth. In short, I created my role of Operations Director in the Security practice through observation of what needed to be done and motivation beyond what was in my job description. I’m thankful for iVision’s supportive leadership that encouraged my growth and I'm energized every day working with the incredibly talented security consultants.
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