Vantage Systems, Inc.

Providing cybersecurity guidance and support for the GOES-R Ground System Engineering Project, a collaborative NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) program of Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites.

Senior Information Technology Security Officer

IPRO

(Joined IPRO through acquisition of ZyLAB)

Director Cloud Solutions

ZyLAB

Responsible for Security and Information Assurance for North American Region.
Designed Internal Auditing program in support of ISO 27001 certification. Conducted Internal Audits for certifications and annual checks of controls for compliance and continuous process improvement. Member of Security Steering Committee which developed, maintained and continuously improved upon security policies and programs for International SaaS software company. Achieved ISO 27001, Cloud Security Alliance - Star 1, and SOC2 Type 2 certifications.

Cyber Security Specialist/Internal Auditor

Responsible for delivering customer success for SaaS and On-Prem clients throughout North America by managing a team of consultants, support technicians, project managers and trainiers who provide the highest quality of services delivery in implementations, upgrades, customizations, consulting engagements, and training activities. Promotes and maintains the highest level of processes, best practices and knowledge sharing within the department to ensure that the quality and consistency of delivery is outstanding at all times with focus on the customer experience.

Director of Professional Services & Operations, North America

CIBER Federal

Information Assurance Manager (Acting/Interim): Appointed Acting IAM, by US Army Judge Advocate General. Responsible for ensuring confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, verification, protection and non-repudiation of information processed by the US Army, Office of The Judge Advocate General information systems. Developed and implement Information Assurance (IA) plans, security policies, standards, and architectures and provided guidance to and exercise technical control over subordinate IA systems officers and Legal Technology Management Officers. Advised OTJAG Chief Information Officer on IA policy, procedures, threats, requirements, resources, and solutions. Developed and maintained OTJAG IA and AIS Security Program, including OTJAG Standard Operating Procedures, designed to minimize security risk.

•	Successfully navigated DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), Authority to Operate (ATO) and TIGS (Tenant in Good Standing)
•	Created and led Information Assurance Working Group for Information Security Professionals

Information Assurance Manager

CIBER/CRGT

Program Manager supporting the US Army, Office of The Judge Advocate General, IT Division, managing two IT Services contracts, valued at $5,000,000 annually. Responsible for technical and software development, project management analysis, personnel management, records management and all technical matters relating to the support of JAGCNET and other JAG automated systems. 

•	Directed software application design and development, system design, software app design, applications management, installation, maintenance, software support, technical writing, help desk support, network and systems administration, quality assurance, and quality control. 
•	Led a team of 30 contractors in application development, systems administration, network administration, cybersecurity, systems integration, service desk & help desk management all in support of customer success.
•	Managed tools and applications supporting eDiscovery, Investigations, Litigations Support, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Knowledge Management, IT Service Management, Project Management 
•	Applied industry best practices for project and program management, IT Service Management, and implemented process standardization and continuous improvement

Senior Project Manager

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

Responsible for supporting production servers and administrative clients for company and customer use. 

•	Developed and deployed images for both production and training purposes. 
•	Performed basic and advanced software, network and hardware troubleshooting as well as system updates and upgrades
•	Evaluated new products through thorough software evaluation and testing, and worked with budget and policy teams to align acquisitions with strategic initiatives
•	Designed, implemented and maintained SharePoint Portal Server for employees and partners
•	Implemented Microsoft Project Server for Project Management

System Administrator

Taught Technical Classes, Business Skills Lessons and Certification Courses to corporate and government audiences in both public and private class settings. Supervised team of professional Technical and Corporate Instructors.

•	Supervised and mentored instructors, monitored development, evaluated performance, and provided guidance for growth. 
•	Rapidly learned and mastered new and emerging computer technology, and effectively communicated complex and challenging topics in easily consumable and digestible lessons
•	"Instructor of the Year" for New Horizons, Washington, DC 2004 and 2006
•	14 times ranked in the monthly "Top Ten New Horizons Instructors Worldwide" based on student evaluations

Senior Technical Instructor

Converse International School of Languages

Academic Coordinator/Head Teacher: Taught all levels of English as a Foreign Language classes, conversation classes, exam preparation courses and business executive training classes while overseeing Instructor Team.
•	Responsible for Managed company staffing needs by hiring and supervising instructor personnel. 
•	Built course schedule, assigned duties, and evaluated employee performance. 
•	Designed and directed a new international executive business program. 
•	Managed and improved student intake and placement processes and supporting database application.

Academic Coordinator - Head Teacher

Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

Assistant Language Teacher (JET Programme Participant)

An experienced leader of high-performing teams with over 20 years in the Information Technology field and a background in Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence, I have a passion for facilitating individual, team , and customer success through education, technology and inspired solutions.

Jay Schneider, PMP, CEDS, CISSP

Treasure Coast Information Privacy Services

Mr. Bridges provides services that include assessment of current electronic and hard copy environments for compliance with best practices and offering solutions to enhance availability, security, and value of content.  Additionally, he offers leadership in facilitating Tabletop and other cross-functional exercises to ensure prompt investigations and response to potential exposure of proprietary and sensitive personal data.

Founder

Renaissance Learning

Data Privacy and Security Officer for Illuminate Education, which was acquired by Renaissance Learning.
•	Developed security policies and controls based on NIST and ISO standards to protect Cloud based personal data of over 17 million students in 5200 schools and districts in fifty states. 
•	Provided matrixed, cross-functional leadership and guidance related to FERPA and other federal and state privacy laws to ensure compliance and a positive user experience for all stakeholders of Illuminate’s various products and platforms.
•	Provided Incident Response Planning implementation and execution for Illuminate Education and continuing to support it post-acquisition.

Director, Data Privacy & Security

Boeing Distribution Services Inc.

•	Led transition of KLX Data Protection and Privacy efforts to Boeing globally with primary focus on US and EU privacy. Conducted Privacy Impact Assessments for new technologies, investigated and addressed potential data breach incidents, responded to data subject access requests, and reviewed policies and environment for compliance with California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). 
•	Advised and supported for Privacy by Design embedded in software and vendor onboarding workflow.

Director, Information Governance/Data Privacy Officer

KLX Inc.

Global Data Privacy Officer for multi-national aerospace company. 
•	Led the review, development, and implementation of measures to create a global privacy program.  
•	Developed a comprehensive data map of physical and electronic data, assessments of content, training key stakeholders, as well as creation of Notices and Records of Processing Activities. 
•	Ensured that the twelve KLX entities in eight EU countries were compliant with GDPR by the 25 May 2018 deadline.
•	Devised strategic plan for implementing an Information Governance program that included a cyber-security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) structure that included information and physical security, third-party vendor assessments, monitoring, and incident response planning.


Additionally, Mr. Bridges was instrumental in KLX addressing the DFAR 7012 requirements for Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

Director, Information Governance/Data Privacy  Officer

Sr. Mgr. Information Governance

Boehringer Ingelheim

Data Protection / Privacy Officer in US for multi-national family pharmaceutical company.  
•	Established and directed strategic vision of US privacy program supporting global Data Protection requirements. 
•	Implemented ongoing monitoring of privacy activities to ensure continued compliance with relevant US laws, including HIPAA and state breach laws, as well as adherence to EU data protection requirements. Efforts ensured protection of sensitive patient data for clinical trials in compliance with all patient care guidelines.
•	Implemented measures that addressed risks and threats while maximizing the value of the information.  This framework served as the development model for company’s Global Information Governance program.

Director, Information Governance, NA,  Data Protection Officer

JM Family Enterprises

Led review and revision of strategies for addressing privacy, information security, litigation readiness and overall health of Information Risk Management program, including developing response plans to address matters as diverse as litigation and data breach incidents.

Information Compliance Consultant

Philip Morris USA Inc

Program Manager

I offer more than twenty years leadership in all aspects of Data Privacy, Information Security, and Information Governance including: Cyber-Security, Data Protection, Information Protection, and Data Retention.  My skills were honed in public and privately owned companies, internally and as a consultant.

I have a demonstrable record of the successful assessment, development, and implementation of measures and programs across a number of regulated and non-regulated industries including, pharmaceutical, automotive, aerospace, education, energy, manufacturing, and retail. 

My solutions are based on NIST, ISO, and best practices to address risks and threats while maximizing the value of the underlying information.  This methodology is ideal for assessing and addressing new technologies including those reliant on AI.

For the past twelve years, my work included ever increasing strategic leadership roles in developing and implementing data privacy and security programs globally, with an emphasis on the US, Canada, and EU.

Specialties: 
✔Tabletop Exercises/Incident Response and readiness
✔GDPR readiness
✔Data Subject Access Requests
✔Project Management
✔Litigation readiness
✔Records & Information Management
✔Data Classification
✔Content related issues common to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures

I may be contacted at JeffreyDBridges@yahoo.com

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