David Greer

About David Greer

I am a highly accomplished, strategic, and results-oriented network / cybersecurity leader with a proven track record of building and guiding high-performing teams to deliver robust, secure network infrastructure and cyber defense strategies. With extensive experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to align security best practices with business goals, I excel at driving continuous improvement and mitigating risk in diverse, fast-paced, and ever-changing global environments.My background includes leveraging organizational change management to champion infrastructure modernization initiatives and uplift network resilience. I am adept at translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences and collaborating across departments to safeguard and enhance an organization\'s security posture. As a dedicated mentor and coach, I am passionate about empowering teams to innovate and excel, fostering a culture of engagement and developing top talent.With a strong foundation in technical expertise and business acumen, I utilize a hands-on approach to drive security innovation and position organizations as industry leaders in highly competitive landscapes. I am a proactive leader, known for my ability to identify and address critical needs, optimize costs, and ensure regulatory compliance. Let\'s connect to explore how I can help your organization fortify its defenses and thrive in the face of evolving cybersecurity threats.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Network Security - North America

   SUN PHARMA

   Jan 2021 — Present · Princeton, NJ, US

   In my role as Senior Manager of Network Security at Sun Pharmaceutical, a $4B pharmaceutical giant, I am responsible for leading the company\'s global network security strategy and driving infrastructure modernization efforts. With the team under my guidance and a substantial budget at my disposal, I have successfully implemented significant enhancements to Sun Pharmaceutical\'s network resilience and compliance posture.Skillfully contained the impact of a major cybersecurity breach to less than 8% of the region\'s PCs and completely prevented manufacturing downtime by implementing a rapid incident response plan and a robust network segmentation strategy. These efforts were crucial in averting potential compliance issues. Implemented Crowdstrike across the globe to monitor network.Established clear security parameters and controls for the company\'s cloud deployment, assembled a dedicated team to bolster the overall security posture, and collaborated with the executive team to launch a global Security Operations Center (SOC).

Education

• CCAC - North Campus

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science

  1985 — 1987

• Robert Morris University

  BSBA, Computer Information Systems

  1987 — 1990

Skills

• Switches
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Vpn
• Checkpoint
• Vendor Management
• Cisco Nexus
• Network Design
• Cisco Security
• Telecommunications
• Networking
• Voip
• Data Center
• Bgp
• Management
• Team Building
• Software Installation
• Ip
• Managed Services
• Cisco Routers
• Enterasys
• Wireless
• Public Speaking
• Account Management
• Troubleshooting
• Virtualization
• Firewalls
• Routers
• Cloud Computing
• Strategic Planning
• Network Security
• Project Management
• Active Directory
• Information Security
• Solution Selling
• Customer Service
• Wireless Networking
• Security
• Cisco Ios
• Sales Management