Steve A.

About Steve A.

On-site execution People, Process & Communication Experience making the hard choices Can quickly assess people, challenges, and opportunities Trustworthy & trusting Project manager Passionate about solutions Able to navigate office politics Cyber security Consultative professional ME.I work collaboratively. I’m fiercely loyal to my clients and my team – I have your back. I’m energetic. I have business acumen. I get results.ROLES.I’m currently Head of Global Threat Response at LinkedIn. I am also an Advisor/Special Government Employee (SGE), Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) for the U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityPROCESS.Success is ultimately measured by the numbers, a lesson I learned early in my career. I’m not afraid to have the tough conversations and if our current direction isn’t working, I’m the first to lead a pivot towards new opportunity. PLANNING.Plans are great – until they aren’t – and then I innovate.PROOF.I don’t give up. I love a challenge. I thrive under pressure. I inspire people. I get results.SPECIALTIES: Cyber Security Strategy, High-Level Direction, Strategic Planning & Analysis, Industry Networking, Software Security Architecture, Threat Analysis & Detection, New Business Development, Incident Response, Project Management, Business Transformation, Operations Management, Solutions ManagementINDUSTRY SKILLS: Project Management Relationship Management Negotiation Policy & Procedures Motivational Leadership Program Development Team Leadership Process ImprovementPROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES: Adaptable Efficient Motivated Problem Solving Skills Analytic Collaborative Excellent Communication Skills Organized Self-StarterPERFORMANCE: Process Improvement Research Coaching Mentoring Creating & Maintaining Policies

Experience

1. Board Member

   Georgia Technology Authority Gta

   Jun 2023 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   In addition to board responsibilities such as budget and executive compensation approval, the 12-member Board of Directors provides governance and oversight to the GTA, which monetizes the state\'s digital data and provides infrastructure to 1,300 state agencies and entities.In addition to board responsibilities such as budget and executive compensation approval, the 12-member Board of Directors provides governance and oversight to the GTA, which monetizes the state\'s digital data and provides infrastructure to 1,300 state agencies and entities.

Education

• National University

  MS, Software Engineering

  2000 — 2002

• University of Houston

  BS, Computer Engineering Technology

  1992 — 1998

Skills

• Security
• Computer Security
• Cloud Computing
• Network Security
• Strategy
• Enterprise Software
• Leadership
• Start-Ups
• Application Security
• Management
• Project Management
• Business Strategy
• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Management
• Information Security Management
• Program Management
• Cissp
• Information Assurance
• Risk Management
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Unix
• Penetration Testing
• Cryptography
• Active Directory
• Computer Forensics
• Information Security
• Security Audits
• Operating Systems
• Security Management
• Linux
• Virtualization
• Tcp/Ip
• Software Development
• Telecommunications
• Reverse Engineering
• Government
• Web Application Security
• Pci Dss
• Ips
• Enterprise Architecture