Smythe DuVal
Details
Nursing
University of North Georgia
2004 : 2009
Master of Science - MS
Information Technology
Kennesaw State University
2015 : 2018
Southern Company
Senior Cybersecurity Risk Analyst
● Provided strategic vision as well as day-to-day operational support
● Designed and implemented from scratch a hybrid on-premise / cloud-based Windows network including two on-premise servers, 80+ clients, and specialized lab equipment.
● Adopted the CIS Critical Security Controls resulting in measurable increase in IT Security preparedness.
● Optimized a Sonicwall next-generation firewall; implemented Ubiquity switches, segmented VLANs, RADIUS enterprise Wi-Fi, and an intrusion-detection system.
● Implemented VMware Server, Active Directory, MS365, OneLogin IAMS, Ninjio Phishing Awareness program.
● Contracted with Managed Service Provider (MSP) and successfully outsourced the IT Support Desk.
2021 : 2023
LUX Diagnostics COVID-19 Laboratory (Startup)
IT Security & IT Operations Manager
● Cybersecurity advocacy educated Georgia lawmakers on the cybersecurity vulnerabilities inherent within PC voting systems. Coordinated a lobbying campaign, including one-on-one meetings with the Georgia Senate leadership.
● Managed Services Provider (MSP) business focused on IT support of home offices, including purchasing and configuring equipment, stabilizing Wi-Fi, educating clients on basic cybersecurity practices, and recommending best practices, products, and services.
2017 : 2021
Self
Information Technology Security Consultant
● Managed the EHR and clinical systems for a 28-physician medical practice with seven locations and a surgical center. Responsible for EHR uptime, upgrades, and reporting. Assisted the CEO with managing the IT vendor and coordinating all aspects of IT operations.
● Implemented the KnowB4 Phishing awareness training program, resulting in significantly increasing staff ability to identify and properly dispose of Phishing emails.
● Persuaded practice managers and physicians to abandon customized EHR tabs and adopt vendor-supported “stock” UI tabs, eliminating hundreds of bug reports / feature requests and saving six figures in software development costs.
● Managed the implementation of the following : an IAMS/HR system (OKTA), a clinician skills-management system (LMS), a policies and procedures system, and a vendor/contract management system (ComplyAssist), resulting in streamlined processes for onboarding, maintaining compliance, and off-boarding employees and contractors.
● Designed, created, and presented HIPAA & Security Culture training materials customized by department and job role, resulting in increased risk awareness and policy compliance.
● Communicated clinical best practices for payor documentation, achieving Meaningful Use standards for two years in a row.
2015 : 2017
Thomas Eye Group
IT Manager & HIPAA Officer
Inpatient medical-surgical RN
2013 : 2015
WellStar Health System
Enterprise Float Pool Registered Nurse -- CMSRN Certified
Skills
Active Directory, CIS Security Controls, Compliance Management, CompTIA Security+, Contract Negotiation, Cybersecurity, EHR, EMR, Encryption, Excel, Firewalls, Healthcare Information Technology, Help Desk Support, HIPAA, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Information Security, Information Technology, IT Management, IT Operations, IT Risk Management, Leadership, Microsoft 365, Negotiation, Nursing, Office 365, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Risk Assessment, Support Services, Training, Vendor Management
About
Experienced IT Specialist with exemplary soft skills. Experience includes IT operations, IT security, IT management, HIPAA compliance, in-patient nursing, and 20+ years of computer hacking. I'm also a dad to two incredible sons -- one at Clemson University and the other at the University of Alabama.
Authorized to work in the United States
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