Dale K.

About Dale K.

After having an epiphany that I was just not going to cut it as an astronaut or be a front-rower in the Australian Wallabies rugby team, I decided to spend my evenings studying, researching and honing my skills in the field of IT, specifically the IT security field - which I find truly fascinating.So it\'s no surprise that I now work in this industry, which allows me to guide and direct organizations to meet their full IT security potential and to align their environments to meet best security practices. It is a highly rewarding career.After 25 years in the industry, I enjoy today, as I did back then, seeing businesses and clients prosper though the combined efforts of IT consulting, delivery and services. By partnering with my clients, I am able to help them think differently around security by identifying their business requirements, to help them align those requirements to technical solutions and ultimately attain better capabilities while offsetting risk and minimizing costs.I am self-motivated, detail-orientated and an adaptive \'Information Security Professional\'. I provide security solutions though a collaborative approach and identify integration architecture for clients with the capability to embrace new ideas and concepts. Confident and articulate at all organizational levels, I have the understanding of commercial and technical requirements. I have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.My key strengths are being highly organized, having the proficiency to work under pressure, utilizing effective time management skills, while maintaining attention to detail. I appreciate the value of teamwork but recognize the importance and necessity of individual initiative. I have the ability to lead and guide others, and believe in the empowerment of others.Personal Interests Private Helicopter PilotPPL(H)R22, R44,

Experience

1. Senior Director Analyst

   Gartner

   May 2022 — Present · Reston, VA, US