Robert T.
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States · Information Security Leader
Central Michigan University
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About
Operationally focused Security Operations leader with over 25 years in Information Technology and Security, including 15+ years driving enterprise detection, response, and threat-driven defense. Expert in running 24x7x365 SOC operations, leading MSSP/MDDR/EDR providers, and maturing detection pipelines. Known for anticipating threats, strengthening prevention capabilities, and driving high-urgency, high-accountability teams.
Specialties
- CISO / Security Leadership
- Incident Response
- Security Operations Leadership
- Security Team Management
- Security Transformation
Skills
- Security Operations & Detection Engineering
- 24x7x365 SOC operations
- Distributed analyst teams
- MSSP/MDDR/EDR providers
- Low-false-positive detection engineering
- Automated response
- AI-enabled monitoring
- SIEM tuning
- Log enrichment
- Correlation rule development
72 skills in total
Licenses & Certifications
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MGT 421: SANS Leadership adn Management Competencies
GIAC
Issued Sep 2007
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GIAC Security Essentials
GIAC / SANS
Issued Oct 2006 · Expires Oct 2010
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Certified Network Administrator (CNSA)
Juniper
Issued Nov 2006
8 certifications in total
Experience
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Information Security, Risk and Governance Advisor
Overpower.ai
Jun 2025 — Oct 2025
Remote
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Director - IT Security
BISSELL Homecare
Apr 2021 — May 2025
Walker, MI
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Director - Cybersecurity & Information Systems Security Officer
Bronson Healthcare Group
May 2018 — Apr 2021
Kalamazoo, MI
4 experiences in total
Education
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Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science
Unknown
Recent posts
[celebration:new_certification]Has successfully verified **GIAC Security Essentials** (GIAC / SANS), **IS-200.HCA: Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations** (FEMA) and 2 more certifications
[celebration:new_certification]Has successfully verified **MGT 421: SANS Leadership adn Management Competencies** (GIAC), **SANS 524: Security Policy and 2 more certifications