Ray Llavona

About Ray Llavona

Throughout my entire career, I have demonstrated expertise in developing and leading high-performing teams to create and maintain secure digital environments.I have proven versatility in crafting resilient cybersecurity architectures, integrating cutting-edge technologies, and implementing best practices.I am adept at maintaining cross-functional collaboration to instill a security-first culture, conducting training programs, and fostering awareness to promote a vigilant approach towards cybersecurity.I have a stellar record of providing strategic guidance to senior leadership, offering insights on emerging cyber threats and recommending preemptive measures to safeguard organizational interests.I am an articulate communicator with strong verbal and written communication, time management, resource allocation, budgeting, and decision-making skills.Connect with me today to find out how I’ll make your mission my mission, to help bring ALL of your business objectives into focus!

Experience

1. Director-cybersecurity

   AT&T

   Jun 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   In my current role as the Director of Business Information Security Officers (BISOs) within the Chief Security Office at AT & T, I am at the forefront of aligning our security strategies with the overarching business objectives. My role involves spearheading initiatives that significantly reduce security risks by identifying critical areas for improvement and leading the strategic alignment of the Chief Security Organization\'s goals with business security needs. I oversee and continuously evolve the BISO program, managing a dedicated team of Business Information Security Officers. This team is instrumental in implementing security policies, managing vulnerabilities, and overseeing identity and access management across various business units. My leadership fosters a culture of collaboration, ensuring that security efforts are seamlessly integrated and aligned with business operations, which enhances operational efficiency and strengthens our security posture.

Education

• Florida International University - College of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Florida International University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Coordination
• Voip
• Lean Manufacturing
• Dsl
• Microsoft Office
• Forecasting
• Telecommunications
• Lean
• Analysis
• Call Centers
• Integration
• Visio
• Customer Satisfaction
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Access
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Optical Fiber
• Planning
• Program Management
• Process Engineering
• Wireless
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Troubleshooting
• Process Improvement
• Fiber Optics
• Coaching
• Quality Assurance
• Ms Project
• Operations Management
• Project Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Technical Presentations
• Change Management
• Ms Office Suite
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning