Ira Roberts

Director, Global Security Operations Center @MGM Resorts International

Las Vegas, NV, US

Drives the strategic direction, policy development, and training of team members, leading security operations across multiple iconic properties. Manages the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), Strategic Intelligence Program, Technology Systems Program, and Emergency Management Program. Control the escalation process of critical incidents to leadership and stakeholders, including the use of emergency communications platforms Standardized and centralized security reporting and analysis across a global footprint and coordinated the migration of all teams into one reporting platform Directing a team of Senior Intelligence Analysts regarding Threat Assessments, Trend Analysis Reports, Site Assessments, and Tactical Intelligence Reports Leads the development and implementation of the Crisis Management Plan, creation of Crisis Management Teams, and coordination of Corporate Crisis Response Responsible for conducting crisis scenario training exercises, completing after action reviews for training and real-world incidents, and recommending measures to close gaps Directing the Sr. Security Applications Manager in the governance, user roles, access control, and standardization of security applications Responsible for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with the Public Sector and Private Security Industry which have fostered collaboration across many highly visible, global events