Matthew Mehrdad Ferdows

About Matthew Mehrdad Ferdows

An IBM Certified Executive Project Manager specialized in IT Security transition and transformation of complex global outsourcing contracts involving enterprise system solutions and service delivery. • Extensive experience in Cybersecurity program management, Agile Scrum processes, development and management of security policies and standards, Cybersecurity solutions, IAM (identity & access management) services, Cloud migration, SIEM (security information and event management), VMS (vulnerability management service), NIPS/HIPS (network/host intrusion prevention/detection service), Malware (endpoint protection), and security incident management.• Successfully managed projects/programs across the IT Domain in a variety of industries (Federal & State Government Agencies, Financial, Healthcare, Telecom, Transportation, and Media & Entertainment) to implement leading edge technologies in a fast-paced environment. • Proven track records in turning around troubled programs and applying industry’s best practice project management and methodologies, quality management, risk and change management processes.• Oversaw IT Security Regulatory and Standards Compliance Programs (HIPAA, PCI, FFIEC, NIST, FedRAMP, IRS, GDPR, …).• Contributed to client and third-party contract negotiations, TSD (Technical Solution Documents), SOW (State of Work) and Rate Letters.• Built, mentored, and managed high productivity global diverse teams within a cross functional matrix organization model and ensured effective partnerships/alliances with client and internal teams to meet contractual obligations.• Solid work ethic, ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and produce high quality work with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience

1. Cybersecurity Consulting Services, Ibm Executive Project Manager

   IBM

   Jan 2022 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• Toronto Metropolitan University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

• York University & Seneca College

  Advanced Financial Accounting

• The George Washington University

  Master's Certificate, Project Management

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Integration
• Sdlc
• Governance
• Six Sigma
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Analysis
• Program Management
• Management
• Outsourcing
• Networking
• Budgets
• Network Security
• Business Process
• Leadership
• Proposal Writing
• Process Improvement
• Crm
• Data Center
• Information Technology
• Strategy
• System Deployment
• Project Planning
• Quality Assurance
• IT Strategy
• Risk Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Telecommunications
• Testing