Anoop George

About Anoop George

I am a highly accomplished, dynamic, and seasoned Principal Cybersecurity Engineer, and Director of Software Engineering, offering more than 20 years of expertise in creating and overseeing progressive IT network architecture operations for global Fortune 500 corporations, such as Chevron, IBM, and Northwestern Mutual.I have a consistent record of success driving operational excellence and information technology’s best practices for positioning the organization as an industry leader in a highly competitive landscape.My background includes brainstorming network security development solutions, stakeholder communications, and innovative actions for resolving cybersecurity and software challenges. I am also extremely collaborative and forward-thinking in leading and building successful teams, driving key initiatives that optimize team productivity, retention, and employee satisfaction, while continually exceeding corporate goals.I am also very Proactive in delivering technical analysis, evaluations, product management, and advantageously superior results. In addition, I’m bilingual: English, Malayalam. Key Skills Strategic Security Planning Technical Thought Leadership Software/Application SecurityInformation & CybersecurityCross-Functional CollaborationCompliance & Risk ManagementSubject Matter Expert (SME)Superior Problem Resolution Agile MethodologyDisaster Recovery & AnalysisStakeholder ManagementCoaching & Motivation

Experience

1. Assistant Director Systems Software Engineering

   Northwestern Mutual

   Apr 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Northwestern rapidly promoted me from my previous role for the delivery of exceptional results in guiding the development and delivery of infrastructure automation and orchestration principles. I lead a team of 10 engineers responsible for streamlining significant transformations from a manual to an automated process utilizing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CICD) techniques. I also control an annual people and OPEx budget of $3.8M. Strategic Leadership that includes the delivery of precision in team activities that meet and exceed all corporate targets. Cross-Functional Collaboration that conveys project requirements to the team, including the tools to improve service delivery quality, speed, and cost of delivery. This process freed up $1.8M annually to be utilized for other business functionsProject Leadership, included the guidance of teams in the requirement gathering actions and engaging with stakeholders to define on-time delivery metrics.

Education

• University of Houston

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics and Computer Science

  1999 — 2004

Skills

• Peoplesoft
• System Administration
• Disaster Recovery
• Business Process Improvement
• Active Directory
• Unix
• Windows Server
• Six Sigma
• Virtualization
• Solaris
• Change Management
• Business Analysis
• Tcp/Ip
• Access
• Troubleshooting
• Visio
• Linux
• Project Management
• Networking
• Iis
• Process Improvement
• Servers
• Sharepoint
• San