Luis G R.

About Luis G R.

My specialty is strengthening the security posture of corporations, businesses, and organizations to protect their facilities, assets, systems, networks, people, and sensitive information. My diverse technology, investigation, and security background qualifies me to customize and deliver long-term solutions to innovate corporate security programs.Recognized as a technical expert, my project portfolio involves managing $1M+ physical security infrastructure projects, facilitating the contract procurement process, customizing security system designs, and advising clients on strategic risk management practices while administering end-to-end project management with effectiveness. Whether conducting negotiations, developing RFPs, leveraging partnerships, or assessing vulnerabilities, I aim to ensure the most cost-effective strategies and resources to achieve the established goals.Some of my project management, security, and investigative feats include: Implementing a surveillance and access control system upgrade for a 64-acre sporting venue. Designing a mobile video surveillance platform for vehicles. Developing a structured investigation and security training and mentoring strategy. Training colleagues, supervisors, and executive managers to operate new security technology. Led 10+ investigators through countless joint and cross-jurisdictional cases.I excel at analyzing issues, engaging in critical thinking, offering practical options, fostering new insights, and influencing mindset shifts.My expertise spans: Physical Security Executive Security Incident Management Covert Operations Hospitals Sporting Venues Law Enforcement Agencies Security Systems Design, Upgrades, and Integrations In addition, I am also often invited as a guest lecturer to present topics to college students – subjects of discussion include entrepreneurship, investigations, and law enforcement.Connect with me to: Strategize security alternatives that align with your immediate and impending goals. Speak at your next event, meeting, training, or program.

Experience

1. Senior Security Technician Supervisor

   American Express

   Mar 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Supervise and conduct comprehensive physical security reviews of executive residences and global corporate locations, ensuring the integrity and functionality of all implemented security measures. Involved in supervising security installations, troubleshooting issues, and providing technical evaluation support for a variety of security products and applications, including access control, video surveillance, alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, and ballistic protection. A dedicated security professional focused on maintaining a secure environment through proactive risk assessment, equipment management, and security supervision.

Education

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal Justice

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  Master of Science - MS, Security Management