Sanford S.

Education: BA

Information Technology

Northern Arizona University

2015 : 2017



Japanese Language and Literature

UCLA

2012 : 2013



CCNA

Ascolta

2011 : 2012

Los Angeles Valley College

Experience: 2022 : Present

Epirus

Sr. Manager, IT & Cybersecurity

First IT and Cybersecurity hire. Hired to form and grow both teams, organically, in preparation for rapid scaling and to lead cybersecurity and compliance initiatives.

Replaced ad-hoc IT support structure to relieve pressure on other departments which were covering IT.

Screened and selected partners and consultants to assist with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC and ITAR.

Completed migration off of Google G-Suite and into Microsoft Office 365 GCC High.

Completed multi-site network upgrades onto compliant platforms such as FortiNet and HPE Aruba.

Assisted with onboarding of Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and implementation of Security Operations Center (SOC) practices.

Completed several upgrades and software platform deployments to add robust visibility and security into both local networks and cloud-based platforms.

Currently leading both the IT Team and Cybersecurity Team with both department- specific and company-wide initiatives.

Working towards company-wide NIST 800-171 and CMMC certifications.

Lead for IT infrastructure and support component in harsh-environment/secure facility, field testing of the Epirus Leonidas product.

2020 : 2022

Epirus

IT and Security Manager

Hired to replace Managed Service Provider (MSP) and build first internal IT team to both modernize platforms and processes as well as pivot towards a proactive IT posture.

Successfully led IT platform and process transitions to become a fully-remote company.

Deployed Atlassian Jira Service Desk and created formal IT ticketing, SLA and metrics processes.

Deployed modernized endpoint protection platform with CrowdStrike.

Deployed VMware Workspace ONE MDM solution, with Workspace ONE Assist module for assisting a now fully remote workforce.

Designed and implemented new employee onboarding and IT logistics flow in a fully remote environment.

2020 : 2020

EZ Texting

Corporate IT Manager

Hired to replace outgoing IT Manager and built up internal IT Team during a period of significant company growth.

•Took lead as primary Project Manager for new office build-outs and personnel moves.

•Took IT/Infosec lead, working in tandem with Security and Compliance chief and CTO, with the ultimate goal of obtaining HITRUST certification and NIST 800-53 alignment.

•Primary Infosec projects include software, platform, and infrastructure security audits, remediation. Policy development and enforcement. Surface of attack reduction and improving general Information Security posture.

•Deployed cutting-edge SaaS tools such as BetterCloud, DarkTrace, etc. to improve IT ecosystem visibility, accountability and security.

•Assumed lead on master SaaS/Software/Tool audit in order to stop software sprawl, overspend and drastically increase platform visibility and security.

•Bolstered Mobile Device Management (MDM) deployments in order to improve automation, security, asset lockdown, and visibility.

•Took lead on the committee responsible for selecting new Phone and Contact Center systems. Handled technical and operational requirement domains, vendor meetings, due diligence, and initial contract negotiations, etc.

•Further stabilized WAN and LAN systems in 3 office locations. Added redundancy and high availability configurations, improved firewalls and reporting mechanisms.

•Responsible for ADA-compliance build-outs in 3 office locations.

•Responsible for facilities security, including cameras, access control systems, intrusion systems, and local law enforcement coordination. Working to develop emergency action plans and communication systems.

•Stabilized and improved conferencing systems, conference rooms and related infrastructure.

•Working to optimize workflows such as onboarding, off-boarding, procurement, asset control.

•Managed multiple contractors covering a broad range of disciplines, including software and project management, HVAC, electrical and IT.

2018 : 2019

PatientPop Inc.

IT Manager

Hired to build first, organic IT Team from the ground up. Assumed leadership role from outgoing IT director.

•Stabilized unreliable, unstable network infrastructures and support processes in both LA and NY offices.

•Assumed technical responsibility for new, $2M office build-out inside the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA as well as office re-location in New York, NY.

•Executed zero-downtime office moves for 150 and 50 employees, in both locations.

•Introduced and implemented JIRA ticketing and project management software as well as related workflows, across multiple departments.

•Developed and streamlined the IT department’s standard operating procedures and engagement policies.

•Acted as cross-department liaison for executive, product, finance and event production teams.

•Spearheaded Information Security-related initiatives involving network, operational, and financial disciplines.

•Drastically increased IT resource and support availability. Rebuilt failing trust in the IT organization.

•Resulted in IT going from a chaotic, untrustworthy department into a respected, capable and trustworthy business unit.

•Worked closely with finance teams and SVP of Finance and Operations to develop budgets and optimize spend.

•Recovered $40,000 USD on improperly executed service provider contracts.

2015 : 2018

Clique

IT Director

Company: Epirus

Years of Experience: 21

Spoken Language: English, Japanese