Functional Skills
Incident Response
Business Development
Financial Management
Cybersecurity
Project Management
Revenue Growth
Risk Management
Information Security Management
Contract Pricing / Negotiation
Service Delivery
Data Governance
AI Risk Management
Compliance and risk
Software Skills
Active Directory
Azure
Cisco networking
Containers
Configuration management
Cryptography
Data recovery
DHCP
DNS
Encryption
Endpoint Security
Firewall
Google Cloud Platform
Hiper-V
Certifications
CEHCertified Ethical Hacker
ITILIT Infrastructure Library Certified
PMPProject Management Professional
Sector Experience
Financial Services
Healthcare
Retail
Social & Public Sector
Technology
Languages
English
Countries Worked In
CA MX GB USExperience
Cyber Guards USA, A Cybolt Company
Information Technology
DIRECTOR OF INCIDENT RESPONSE
1/2020 - Present
Managed Security Services Provider, Risk and Compliance, and Incident Response.
DIRECTOR OF INCIDENT RESPONSE (2023-PRESENT) – CONTRACT Don is responsible for leading a highly skilled team of cybersecurity professionals in detecting, responding to, and mitigating security incidents and breaches.
• Subject matter expert in Digital Forensics and Incident Response cases. Work with local, state and Federal law enforcement on cyber extortion, insider threat and other cybercrime cases involving corporations and high net worth family offices.
• Expert in cybersecurity threat hunting, analysis and remediation.
• Featured in video blog for the EC-Council to discuss complex cybersecurity challenges.
DIRECTOR OF INCIDENT RESPONSE (2023-PRESENT) – CONTRACT Don is responsible for leading a highly skilled team of cybersecurity professionals in detecting, responding to, and mitigating security incidents and breaches.
• Subject matter expert in Digital Forensics and Incident Response cases. Work with local, state and Federal law enforcement on cyber extortion, insider threat and other cybercrime cases involving corporations and high net worth family offices.
• Expert in cybersecurity threat hunting, analysis and remediation.
• Featured in video blog for the EC-Council to discuss complex cybersecurity challenges.
Alvaka Networks
Information Technology
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, CYBERSECURITY
1/2020 - Present
Specialized cybersecurity solutions and consulting.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, CYBERSECURITY – CONTRACT Don works in the cybersecurity threat response practice.
• Provides expert guidance on remediation and response efforts to clients affected by ransomware and other cybersecurity attacks.
• Cybersecurity incident response commander managing client communications, budget and team orchestration.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE, CYBERSECURITY – CONTRACT Don works in the cybersecurity threat response practice.
• Provides expert guidance on remediation and response efforts to clients affected by ransomware and other cybersecurity attacks.
• Cybersecurity incident response commander managing client communications, budget and team orchestration.
Cyber Pros, LLC
Information Technology
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
1/2020 - Present
Business consulting and cybersecurity.
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
In my role as President at Cyber Pros LLC, I spearhead cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure initiatives to provide top-notch services to our clients. With a focus on cybersecurity incident response, risk management, and assessments, I ensure the highest level of security for our clients' critical infrastructure. Additionally, I lead the planning and implementation of cloud services, data and communications services, and on-premise and hybrid infrastructure design.
FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
In my role as President at Cyber Pros LLC, I spearhead cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure initiatives to provide top-notch services to our clients. With a focus on cybersecurity incident response, risk management, and assessments, I ensure the highest level of security for our clients' critical infrastructure. Additionally, I lead the planning and implementation of cloud services, data and communications services, and on-premise and hybrid infrastructure design.
Cyber Guards USA, A Cybolt Company
Operations
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
1/2020 - 1/2023
Don manages and tracks daily operational performance of the company.
• Leads reviews with clients to review security posture.
• Leads efforts in Governance and Risk Compliance (GRC) to assist clients in meeting their cybersecurity framework implementations.
• Leads reviews with clients to review security posture.
• Leads efforts in Governance and Risk Compliance (GRC) to assist clients in meeting their cybersecurity framework implementations.
Cortac Group, Inc.
Management Consulting
SENIOR ASSOCIATE – CONTRACT
1/2020 - 1/2023
Business consulting, regulated business compliance, and cybersecurity.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE – CONTRACT Don is a subject matter expert in complex cybersecurity, infrastructure design and regulated business compliance.
• Performs Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments and program design for regulated businesses.
• Aligns complex business problems with cybersecurity operations for companies in the Defense Industrial Base.
• Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their client, Microsoft, working in the Quantum Computing Realm.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE – CONTRACT Don is a subject matter expert in complex cybersecurity, infrastructure design and regulated business compliance.
• Performs Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments and program design for regulated businesses.
• Aligns complex business problems with cybersecurity operations for companies in the Defense Industrial Base.
• Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) for their client, Microsoft, working in the Quantum Computing Realm.
Team Logic IT of Middle Tennessee
Start-Up
OWNER AND PRESIDENT/CEO
1/2014 - 1/2020
A franchised Managed Service Provider (MSP) and consulting firm that provides business technology solutions and managed IT and security services.
OWNER AND PRESIDENT/CEO Don started and operated this franchise business since inception. Directly managed 10 engineers and 2 administrative employees.
• Rookie of the Year recipient in 2016 – Highest revenue generated for first full year franchisees
• Year over year revenue growth of over 27%
• Million Dollar Club Initiate in 2017 – One of only 10 franchisees in the network
OWNER AND PRESIDENT/CEO Don started and operated this franchise business since inception. Directly managed 10 engineers and 2 administrative employees.
• Rookie of the Year recipient in 2016 – Highest revenue generated for first full year franchisees
• Year over year revenue growth of over 27%
• Million Dollar Club Initiate in 2017 – One of only 10 franchisees in the network
Core BTS, Inc.
Operations
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
1/2012 - 1/2014
A super-regional consulting firm that provides business technology solutions, managed services and cloud compute.
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT Don led a region comprised of 9 Central and Southern US States with a team of 10 sellers and 16 engineers. He had full responsibility for the direction and general management of all regional operations, market competitiveness, pricing, compensation, distribution and channel strategy that drove the company's achievement of its primary objectives and revenue goals.
• Took his region from negative to positive revenue in six months exceeding bottom line goals by 142% in 2013.
• Circle of Excellence winner in 2013
• Exceeded annual budget goal in two quarters in FY 2014.
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT Don led a region comprised of 9 Central and Southern US States with a team of 10 sellers and 16 engineers. He had full responsibility for the direction and general management of all regional operations, market competitiveness, pricing, compensation, distribution and channel strategy that drove the company's achievement of its primary objectives and revenue goals.
• Took his region from negative to positive revenue in six months exceeding bottom line goals by 142% in 2013.
• Circle of Excellence winner in 2013
• Exceeded annual budget goal in two quarters in FY 2014.
Avanade Inc
Information Technology
Senior Director, Systems Engineer
8/2000 - 8/2012
As a member of leadership team within the Technology Infrastructure practice, Don served as the go-to-market
lead for enterprise messaging, storage, operations and high-availability solutions. While the company was in start-
up mode Don developed strategy, created assets, and provided sales support. Served as career mentor for more
than 13 engineers.
• Served as lead for major Lotus Notes to Microsoft Exchange system migration impacting 83.000
Accenture employees. Invited to speak in Taipei, Taiwan at Asian Technology Summit to highlight best
practices in complex messaging migrations.
• Led project team in the design of operations and store systems for Best Buy. Assisted with the acquisition
and growth strategy for Geek Squad.
• Developed a comprehensive approach and work estimate for upgrading 13,000 Windows servers,
affecting mission-critical applications for JP Morgan.
• Led team in performing a detailed analysis of current IT operations for Sainsburys, which provided the
framework for a more efficient and resilient department that was more responsive to the company’s needs
during a period of explosive growth.
• Selected by Microsoft to participate in prestigious 6-week “Ranger” program for top messaging experts.
Worked with Exchange product group in learning the product and internal processes from the ground up.
• Received “CEO Award” for outstanding project leadership.
lead for enterprise messaging, storage, operations and high-availability solutions. While the company was in start-
up mode Don developed strategy, created assets, and provided sales support. Served as career mentor for more
than 13 engineers.
• Served as lead for major Lotus Notes to Microsoft Exchange system migration impacting 83.000
Accenture employees. Invited to speak in Taipei, Taiwan at Asian Technology Summit to highlight best
practices in complex messaging migrations.
• Led project team in the design of operations and store systems for Best Buy. Assisted with the acquisition
and growth strategy for Geek Squad.
• Developed a comprehensive approach and work estimate for upgrading 13,000 Windows servers,
affecting mission-critical applications for JP Morgan.
• Led team in performing a detailed analysis of current IT operations for Sainsburys, which provided the
framework for a more efficient and resilient department that was more responsive to the company’s needs
during a period of explosive growth.
• Selected by Microsoft to participate in prestigious 6-week “Ranger” program for top messaging experts.
Worked with Exchange product group in learning the product and internal processes from the ground up.
• Received “CEO Award” for outstanding project leadership.
Avanade Inc
Operations
ACCOUNT GROUP EXECUTIVE/TERRITORY EXECUTIVE
1/2009 - 1/2012
Don directed and coordinated all aspects of sales, business development, and client service delivery with accounts located throughout the Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi region. Developed and executed strategies for maximizing growth with both new and existing accounts by providing sales and technology leadership, direction, and support to a geographically dispersed team of 5 sales representatives. Utilized a resource base of more
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than 3,000 diverse professionals across the US to ensure that client needs and expectations were consistently met or exceeded.
• Built territory from the ground floor to more than $8 million in average annual sales within 2 years.
• Expanded base of clients by more than 100% each year.
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than 3,000 diverse professionals across the US to ensure that client needs and expectations were consistently met or exceeded.
• Built territory from the ground floor to more than $8 million in average annual sales within 2 years.
• Expanded base of clients by more than 100% each year.
Avanade Inc
Information Technology
CHIEF INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT
1/2010 - 1/2011
In this collateral duty role, Don reviewed technology approach and provided design reviews for projects in the Eastern US Operating Group. Acted as a trusted advisor to clients. Drew upon his extensive technical and business background to provide clients with thought leadership.
• Account Group of The Year Recipient
• In addition to his team goal, he personally drove $5M in sales and revenue assist while providing 15% chargeability.
• Account Group of The Year Recipient
• In addition to his team goal, he personally drove $5M in sales and revenue assist while providing 15% chargeability.