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Dexter Vaughan

@dextervaughan

Tech professional focused on cybersecurity, data, and systems optimization. Passionate about solving complex problems and building secure solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a remote, full time Research Analyst or systems focused analyst role centered on data analysis and cybersecurity to support strategic decision making. I am most interested in roles that combine analytical work with security, risk, and enterprise systems, enable cross- unctional collaboration, and contribute to building secure, scalable operations.

I am a results oriented technology and operations leader with experience strengthening security, streamlining systems, and driving data informed decisions. I have implemented practical security controls and governance frameworks that reduced operational risk and improved incident prevention over time, while supporting scalable, cloud based environments.

My background spans IT governance, infrastructure and cloud systems, financial and operational analysis, and security focused process improvement. I am comfortable translating technical concepts for cross functional teams while also working hands on with data, systems, and workflows to drive measurable outcomes.

I am passionate about building secure, scalable systems that work reliably in the real world. I enjoy mentoring, continuous learning, and applying emerging technologies to improve products, processes, and team performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director of Operations & IT

North Coast Sales & Maintenance

Aug 2010 - Jul 2022 (11 years 11 months)

Led digital transformation integrating Salesforce, QuickBooks, and e-commerce platforms that grew sales from $800K to $1.5M+ annually and implemented contract tracking processes that improved audit outcomes by 25%. Reduced monthly vendor costs by $10K through operational and financial analysis.

Salesforce Quickbooks Shopify Excel Digital Transformation Operations Analysis

Financial & Operations Analyst

JDD, Inc.

Jul 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 5 months)

Conducted financial forecasting and market research supporting DoD federal contract acquisitions and designed dashboards that reduced reporting cycle times by 15%. Partnered with IT to automate data workflows, improving insight accuracy and enabling executive decision-making tied to procurement and compliance.

Financial Modeling Forecasting SQL Tableau Excel Federal Contracting Report Automation Compliance Analysis

Current

Auxiliary Officer

Current

Ohio State Highway Patrol

Aug 2016 - Present (9 years 6 months)

Volunteered 120+ hours annually supporting compliance, emergency response, and community safety while maintaining LEEDS certification and completing ongoing operational compliance training.

Emergency Response Operational Compliance Training Public Safety Community Engagement

Candidate for State Representative

Campaign for Ohio State Representative

Jan 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 4 months)

Managed a $100K+ campaign budget, oversaw compliance and reporting, and led volunteer teams to execute data-driven outreach and communications strategies during the 2017–2018 campaign.

Campaign Management Budget Management Compliance Reporting Stakeholder Engagement Communication Team Leadership

Administrative Staff

Ohio State Treasurer's Office

Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 (6 months)

Supported financial reporting and administrative processes to ensure accuracy and state compliance, preparing briefings and reports for leadership with attention to timeliness and detail.

Financial Reporting Administrative Support & Compliance Report Preparation