Michael Beaver
@michaelbeaver1
I build secure technology architectures and lead global IT transformations.
What I'm looking for
I've led security, technology, and architecture initiatives for Geoswift, Extreme Networks, Wynn Resorts, Golden Nugget Casino, Logistics.com, and Phase Forward. Across 20+ years, I've delivered secure, high-availability systems, global technology operations, and enterprise migrations.
At Geoswift, I led global IT, product, information security, and software development teams while defining security operations, threat intelligence, encryption, and framework standards. I worked across compliance, risk assessment, governance, OFAC, AML, ISO 27001:2013, PII, and GDPR requirements.
As an independent advisor, I bring enterprise knowledge to small and medium-sized businesses through infrastructure, security, legacy-system upgrades, and emerging technology initiatives. I also owned an avionics business, managing FAA and TSA compliance, operations, finance, HR, and technology.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Information Technology Advisor
Independent Contractor
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Consult on a variety of small to medium projects, bringing enterprise knowledge to small and medium sized businesses. Acted as ad-hoc IT Manager for multi-city business to roll out new financial, billing and multi-location infrastructure and security.
Information Technology Advisor
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Consult on a variety of small to medium projects, bring enterprise knowledge to small and medium sized business.
· Ad-hoc IT Manager for multi-city business to help roll out new financial, billing and multi-location infrastructure and security both logical and physical
· Upgrade legacy systems to enable broader reach and increased functionality
· Worked with mobile business to
Owner of a business that installs everything in the panel of a certified aircraft under 12,000lbs gross weight.
· Regulatory Compliance with FAA and TSA/Homeland Security Regulations
· Operate Human Resources, Finance and Technology
· Wrote, maintain and certify FAA compliant RSMQ Manuals
Worked as subject matter expert for security, compliance, risk assessment, intrusion, auditing and training.
• Global SME for Info and Cyber Security
• Work with sales as an SME for Security in pre-sales, implementation and on-boarding of top tier clients
• Work with Hong Kong and China teams to ensure smooth transition of clients to GeoSwitch platform
• Lead all Information Technology, Product,
Principle Security and Technology Advisor
Jan 2008 - Jun 2016 (8 years 5 months)
Worked as a Strategic Advisor for enterprises experiencing a significant security event including software implementations, upgrades and migrations of ERPs, new product developments, and intrusion and auditing testing.
• Strategic Advisor for enterprises experiencing a significant security event
• Focal point for advising on strategic direction of products or scope
• Provide quality development s
Worked as Observer at KCSI Aerial Patrol, Inc.
Aussie Sport Stuff aims to support North American individuals, sporting clubs and leagues promoting Australian sports and culture by providing innovative and cost effective marketing and information management solutions.
Provide Strategic direction for Extreme security innovations and OEM partnerships.
• Provide Strategic direction for Extreme security innovations and OEM partnerships
• Develop training, demonstrations and presentation help to global field sales organization
• Working with Security team on development and definition of next generation security
products
• Help develop Security Strategies and direc
Manage technical aspects of migration from MGM Mirage.
• Manage technical aspects of migration from MGM Mirage.
• Migration of data and systems to new Casino Management Systems (CMS)
• Manage team of Systems Engineers, Security Engineers and Systems Administrators
• Plan and coordinate with Executive Management for migration of all systems, including
CMS, HMS, Exchange, Active Directory, Security
Develop a 'go to market' strategy for data security services, audits and assessments.
Designed, researched and implemented full systems architecture.
• Designed, researched and implemented full systems architecture, encompassing all aspects of technology including switching, routing, network, voice, VoIP, SAN and security as it relates to B2C, Casino, Hospitality and Gaming
• Worked with Business Analysts to provide a design that meets all aspects of business requirements and supp
Worked as System Architect at Independent Contractor - Self Employed.
• Re-designed, implemented and supported a multi-geographical distribution of Internet servers and services that support a high-volume, web-based, B2B application. The application was built for the transportation industry on Microsoft Windows 2000, AIX, Linux and Sun Solaris, EDI/XML data transmissions with an Oracle backend. The network environment was designed to support more than 600K transacti
• Design, implemented and supported a worldwide distribution of Internet servers that support a high-volume, web-based application built on Microsoft components with an Oracle transactional database schema. The worldwide network was designed to support more than 500 servers and qualifies as an HA environment with a 99% uptime
• Collaborated with worldwide clients and internal project teams to dev
Worked as Staff System Engineer at Charles Schwab.
Worked as Schwab Funds at Charles Schwab.
Worked as Data Supervisor at MCI, Enhanced Voice Services.
Worked as Data Supervisor at Volt Technical Services.
Worked as Data Center Supervisor/Manager – Data Center Operations at MCI.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Diablo Valley College
High School Diploma
California State University, Sacramento, CA
Bachelor of Science
Redbird Skyport
Commercial Pilot, AMEL/ASEL
Redbird/Skyport, Inc.
Commercial & Multi-Engine Rating, Commercial/Professional Pilot
2014 - 2014
Skywalk Flight Training
Instrument Rating, Aircraft Pilot (Private/Instrument)
2012 - 2013
SkyWalk
Private Pilot ASEL, Instrument Pilot
2011 - 2012
California State University-Sacramento
Criminal Justice, Minor in Forensic Science
1987 - 1991
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