Honor Society® member
Michael George
Security Program Manager at Purisolve
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Identity Management and Security
- Class of 2017
- Austin, Texas
Member since December 2016
About
A passion for security solutions, strategy, creativity while ensuring quality and operational excellence. Masters degree in Identity Management & Security at the University of Texas in progress. A visionary with 15+ years leadership directing global programs and security development, innovation, infrastructure, contract administration and relationship cultivation.
Strategic Vision ~ Leading Global Programs
Courageous change leader implementing PMI, ITIL V3 service delivery, LEAN/Six Sigma, COSO, COBIT methodologies & processes in international environments. Utilize creativity and develop teams to identify patterns & resolve problems with new systems/models. Provide new perspectives with security solutions in multiple industries: consulting, government, defense, gaming and healthcare industries.
Leadership Competencies
• Security Projects & Programs
• Global Infrastructure
• Contract & Business Development
• Leadership Development, Training, Coaching
• Service Management (ITILv3)
• Quality Management (LEAN/Six Sigma)
• Complex Program Management (PMO) -PMI Methodology
• Financial & Portfolio Management
• Organizational Development/Change Leadership
• Security & Risk Assessments
• Product Development
• COSO
• COBIT
• ITGC
Certifications
CISSP (In progress)
CBCP - Certified Business Continuity Professional (being processed w/DRI)
CFHP, Certified Fiber to the Home Professional
SSGB - Six Sigma Green Belt
ITILv3 - IT Infrastructure Library
PMP-Project Management Professional
CFOI -Fiber Optics
CCNA -Cisco
Education
Masters Degree, Identity and Security Management, University of Texas (2017)
B.A. Political Science, University of Oregon
US Army 1998-2002: Honorable Discharge
Army Certifications: Security, Infrastructure, Fiber/Cabling, Transmission (Satellite, Radio) Telephony (PBX/VOIP/UCCE, Contact Centers)
Active SECRET security clearance (DOD)
Conversational Spanish
Win the Day!
Education
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the university of texas at austin
identity management and security
2016 – 2017
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Security Director, Vice President of Security, CISO
- Graduate school interests
Apply to Cybersecurity Graduate and PHD programs
- Outside the classroom
Poker, Golf, Travel
Experience
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Security Program Manager
Purisolve
Sep 2016 – Aug 2017
Languages
- Spanish Intermediate
