Tod Syversen

Seasoned Information Security Professional
New York, US.

About

Seasoned Information Security professional with extensive expertise in team leadership, architecture design, security standard compliance, PKI infrastructure, vulnerability management, and malware/ransomware prevention. Proven track record of enhancing security posture for large, complex organizations, including achieving over £1 million in cost savings through secure system implementations and optimizing software deployment for 5000+ user bases. Adept at driving efficiency, reducing operational costs, and fortifying cyber defenses across diverse environments.

Work

New York Police Department
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Information Security Unit – Certified IT Administrator LAN/WAN

New York, NY, US

Summary

Currently leads and supervises security projects and vendors for the NYPD Information Security Unit, enhancing the organization's security posture through architecture design and compliance enforcement.

Highlights

Supervise members of service and vendors in the creation and presentation of Information Security Unit projects, enhancing the security stance of the NYPD.

Conduct comprehensive reviews within the NYPD Security Architecture Framework, ensuring sound security practices and compliance.

Train and instruct members of service on the design, configuration, and implementation of security practices and technologies.

Architected and managed critical PKI infrastructure and processes, bolstering organizational security.

Managed NYPD firewall InfoSec approval processes and file store malware prevention infrastructure, ensuring robust network security.

New York Police Department
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Unified Communications Section – Certified IT Administrator LAN/WAN

New York, NY, US

Summary

Managed and supported NYPD VoIP phone systems and call center operations, ensuring seamless communication for internal and external stakeholders.

Highlights

Managed and supported NYPD VoIP phone systems for critical internal communications.

Onboarded and provided technical support for call centers and users within Cisco Finesse, optimizing communication workflows.

Supported all NYPD Interactive Voice Response (IVR) setups and Call Center Queues, enhancing operational efficiency.

New York Police Department
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Software Development Group – Computer Associate Software

New York, NY, US

Summary

Led the development of Intranet solutions and standardized user interfaces for NYPD internal-facing web applications, improving operational efficiency and consistency.

Highlights

Led the development of critical Intranet solutions for the NYPD, streamlining internal operations and information access.

Created a standardized user interface for NYPD internal-facing web applications, enhancing user experience and consistency across platforms.

Developed SharePoint sites and applications to meet diverse stakeholder needs, improving collaboration and information sharing.

Coordinated integration efforts with internal business units and external city agencies, enhancing data flow and inter-agency collaboration.

Developed and maintained NYPD external-facing websites, ensuring public accessibility and efficient information dissemination.

2011 World Police & Fire Games
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Director of Technology

New York, NY, US

Summary

Directed technology strategy and operations for the 2011 World Police & Fire Games, overseeing infrastructure and external vendor coordination.

Highlights

Determined and implemented core technologies to successfully support and execute the games, ensuring seamless event operations.

Established comprehensive technology policies, ensuring operational standards, security, and compliance.

Interfaced with and coordinated 3rd party technology providers, ensuring seamless integration and timely delivery of services.

Fidelity National Financial
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Senior Developer

New York, NY, US

Summary

Developed and supported the financial industry's largest proprietary loan syndication platform, ensuring robust functionality and performance.

Highlights

Developed and provided ongoing support for the financial industry's largest proprietary loan syndication platform, enhancing its stability and performance.

Sterling Testing Systems, Inc.
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Technical Business Analyst

New York, NY, US

Summary

Directed the implementation of Sterling Testing's next-generation Business Process Management platform, optimizing operational workflows.

Highlights

Directed the successful implementation of Sterling Testing's next-generation Business Process Management platform, significantly improving process efficiency and control.

LEGO Systems, Inc.
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Internet Architect

New York, NY, US

Summary

Orchestrated development frameworks and ensured production code quality for proprietary web applications at LEGO Systems, Inc.

Highlights

Orchestrated robust development frameworks for proprietary web applications, accelerating project delivery and enhancing scalability.

Ensured production code adherence to stringent quality and technical specifications, maintaining high performance and reliability.

Collaborated on the design and deployment of a multi-continent web application for a major e-commerce and community website, reducing EU user load time by 32% and establishing robust disaster recovery capabilities.

Euronext.LIFFE
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Independent Consultant

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Designed and implemented a secure extranet for electronic dissemination of regulation and compliance materials at Euronext.LIFFE.

Highlights

Designed and implemented a secure extranet for electronic dissemination of critical regulation and compliance materials, enhancing data security and accessibility.

Implemented a secure document distribution system for compliance and regulation materials, resulting in savings exceeding £1 million in printing, mailing, and administration costs.

Tempo, Ltd.
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E-Commerce Architect

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Accountable for all aspects of Tempo's e-commerce site, overseeing its development and operational integrity.

Highlights

Accountable for the comprehensive development and operational integrity of Tempo's e-commerce site, ensuring high performance and user experience.

AT&T UK
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Independent Consultant

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Summary

Migrated intranet systems for AT&T UK to comply with regulations, facilitating the spin-off of a new division.

Highlights

Migrated corporate intranet systems in compliance with regulations, directly enabling the successful spin-off of a new division.

Deloitte & Touche, LLP
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Consultant

New York, NY, US

Summary

Supported industry-standard and proprietary software/hardware in a 5000+ user environment at Deloitte & Touche, ensuring system stability and efficiency.

Highlights

Provided comprehensive support for industry-standard and proprietary software/hardware across a 5000+ user environment, ensuring system stability and operational continuity.

Introduced hard drive imaging software and processes, reducing PC deployment and rebuilding time from 4-6 hours to 40 minutes, cutting contractor headcount and costs by 80%.

Restructured software rollout process for a 5000+ user base using automated software distribution, eliminating the need for technicians to visit client workstations and providing greater deployment control.

Education

Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA, United States of America

MS

Data Analytics

Grade: In Progress

New York University
New York, NY, United States of America

MS

Cybersecurity

State University of New York Institute of Technology
Utica, NY, United States of America

BS

Telecommunications

Certificates

CompTIA Security+

Issued By

CompTIA

Skills

Technical Skills

Palo Alto XSOAR, Trellix, PKI, CyberArk PAM, Information Security, Architecture Design, Security Standard Compliance, Vulnerability Management, Malware Prevention, Ransomware Prevention, Team Leadership, Web Application Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Hard Drive Imaging, PC Deployment, Automated Software Distribution, Document Distribution Systems, VoIP Systems, Cisco Finesse, Interactive Voice Response (IVR), Call Center Queues, Intranet Solutions, User Interface Design, SharePoint, System Integration, External Website Management, Technology Policy Development, Third-Party Vendor Management, Loan Syndication Platforms, Business Process Management (BPM), Internet Architecture, Web Application Development, Production Code Quality, Extranet Design, Compliance Systems, E-commerce, Intranet Migration, Software/Hardware Support.