David A.

Chief Information Security Officer / Network Director at Iowa Department of Transportation

Ames, IA, United States

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Education: Master of Science (MS)

Information Assurance

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)

Business Management

Upper Iowa University

Certified Public Manager

Drake University

Experience: Responsible for developing and maintaining the enterprise vision, strategy, and resources to support an effective information security program. Coordinate cyber and physical security efforts to deliver a resilient infrastructure and business continuity.

Collaborate with DOT Leadership and business units to identify risks to ensure information systems and data assets are adequately protected. Propose and implement security initiatives, standards and policies. Oversee compliance audits, risk assessments, intrusion detection and incident response efforts. Promote enterprise-wide security awareness training.

Oversee statewide network infrastructure to ensure business continuity, reliability and threat tolerance to support customers, systems and operations.

2014 : Present

Iowa Department of Transportation

Chief Information Security Officer / Network Director

Director of Operations for a merged online learning center. Oversaw production, technology integration and development, content delivery, help desk, and customer support for over 140 online courses. Managed and directed over 50 full and part-time staff in an open, team-based environment. Interacted with diverse set of stakeholders from ISU Administration to faculty and students. Used innovative approaches to solve problems, improve infrastructure, resource efficiency, collaboration and services.

2011 : 2014

Iowa State University

Director of Operations, Engineering-LAS Online Learning

Director of start-up online learning center for largest college on ISU campus (LAS). Oversaw operations to include budgeting, hiring, supervising personnel, operations, and customer support. Responsible for strategic planning, grant writing, developing and maintaining infrastructure, and reporting.

2008 : 2011

Iowa State University, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Director, Center for Distance and Online Learning

Supervised educational technology operations in support of the outreach mission of ISU. Managed delivery systems, course management, and technology support for several colleges. Coordinated staff and resources, managed projects, and maintained budget. Successfully delivered over 150 courses and several hundred non-credit events for clients across the ISU campus. Facilitated training events and meetings. Used collaboration systems and productivity programs to ensure efficient and effective meetings.

1997 : 2008

Iowa State University

Manager Technical Services, Extension Information Technology

Provided voice, data, and video network support to ISU staff. Managed help desk. Contributed to the creation of the customer focused “Solutions Center” to enhance technology support across campus.

1995 : 1997

Iowa State University

Systems Support, ISU Telecommunications Department

Company: Iowa Department of Transportation

Years of Experience: 36

Skills Adult Education, Analysis, Content Delivery, Content Management, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Data Analysis, Distance Learning, e-learning, Editing, Educational Technology, Grant Writing, Higher Education, HTML, Information Security, information security awareness, information security management, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Instructor-led Training, Integration, Knowledge Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Managing IT Infrastructure, Networking, Operation Efficiencies, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Personnel Management, Policy, Program Development, Program Management, Project Management, Public Speaking, Research, Server Architecture, SharePoint, Social Networking, Staff Development, System Administration, Teaching, Team Building, Team Leadership, Technical Writing, Telecommunications, Training, Voice/Data/Video Communications, Workflow Management, SketchUp, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Landscape Architecture, AutoCAD Architecture, Landscape Construction, Landscaping, Parks, Hardscape, Turf, Landscape Design, Drawing, Sustainable Design, Managing IT, Voice/Data/Video, Organizational

About I am a versatile technology leader with a strong mix of business and technology skills, coupled with a strong background in information security.

Creative leader that takes a holistic approach to find the right blend of technology resources to improve the customer experience, operational efficiency, cyber security and business continuity. Strong history of building relationships and proven track record of delivering innovative, enterprise changing solutions in a variety of progressive IT roles.

Specialties: Information Security, Technology Leadership, Business Continuity, Security Awareness Training, Enterprise Architecture, Unified Communications, Customer/User Experience, Network Management, Security/Risk Assessments, Security Compliance, Vendor Management, IT Help Desk, Change Management, Budgeting/Cost Analysis, Resource Allocation, Virtual Workplace.