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Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
Woodbury, NY, United States
Toptal member since April 29, 2026
Bio
Fred is a cybersecurity executive and vCISO with 30 years of leadership across Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies. A trusted board advisor in healthcare and finance, he transforms NIST-CSF 2.0, CMMC, and HIPAA requirements into pragmatic, risk-based strategies. Fred has managed $30+ million budgets, leveraging Zero Trust, IAM, and AI to deliver measurable risk reduction. He excels at aligning security maturity with business goals to protect global assets.
Career Highlights
Principal Cybersecurity Services Consultant, CISO Advisor
Globally Secure IT, LLC
Senior Client Solutions Advisor and Architect
Optiv Security
Certification Highlights
Case Studies
Software Expertise
- Microsoft Excel
Other Expertise
- Cybersecurity
- HIPAA Compliance
- NIST
- Regulatory Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Strategy
- Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Work Experience
Principal Cybersecurity Services Consultant, CISO Advisor
2012 - PRESENT
Globally Secure IT, LLC
- Established a CISO advisory practice for a prestigious cybersecurity consulting firm that caters to the financial sector and its 3,000+ managed SOC clients.
- Architected the target-state hybrid cloud infrastructure and cost savings plan for a global pharmaceutical company following a comprehensive infrastructure analysis.
- Delivered actionable business cases and IT optimization roadmaps to C-suite stakeholders, operationalizing frameworks like NIST, ISO, COBIT, and HIPAA/HITRUST.
- Served as CTO and developed patent-pending e-market intelligence software, boosting client sales by over 10% through targeted online search analysis.
Focus areas: Cybersecurity, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, vCISO Advisory, Claude, Gemini, Risk Assessment, NIST CMMC ISO HIPAA Framework Assessments, Strategy, Risk Reduction, Trusted Advisor, Competitive Analysis, Computer Infrastructure Services, Remote Access, Technology Roadmaps, Cost Savings, Cloud, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), IT Strategy, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Roadmaps, 80/20 Simplification, Computer Science, Regulatory Compliance, AI Technology, App Development, Budgeting, Cost Control, Product Comparison, Consensus Building, Defense In Depth, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Technology Rationalization, Training, Training & Training Content Development, HIPAA Compliance, NIST, Finance
Senior Client Solutions Advisor and Architect
2022 - 2025
Optiv Security
- Accelerated pre-sales revenue growth by advising enterprise clients on complex cybersecurity products and services, as a technical and strategic partner in the sales cycle.
- Drove new business by leveraging deep Identity and Access Management (IAM) expertise to develop high-impact sales enablement tools, conducted competitive analyses, and tailored solutions to client needs.
- Enhanced client security posture and productivity by providing strategic guidance on integrating AI technologies into existing security stacks, resulting in a more efficient and robust defense.
- Influenced C-level stakeholders as a trusted technical advisor, defining business needs through comprehensive technology rationalization and expert guidance on regulatory control coverage.
- Orchestrated innovative solutions by collaborating with clients and vendors to improve user experience, strengthen security, and optimize system integration.
Focus areas: Trusted Advisor, Regulatory Compliance, AI Technology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, vCISO Advisory, Cybersecurity, Claude, Gemini, Risk Assessment, NIST CMMC ISO HIPAA Framework Assessments, Strategy, Risk Reduction, Computer Infrastructure Services, Technology Roadmaps, Cost Savings, Cloud, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), IT Strategy, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Roadmaps, 80/20 Simplification, Computer Science, Remote Access, App Development, Budgeting, Cost Control, Product Comparison, Consensus Building, Defense In Depth, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Technology Rationalization, Training, Training & Training Content Development, HIPAA Compliance, NIST, Finance, Financial Modeling, Unit Economics, Pricing
Practice Leader for Advanced Cyber Defense, Senior Principal Consultant
2015 - 2022
TÜV Rheinland
- Advanced from senior associate to senior principal consultant, uniquely combining hands-on technical proficiency and ultimately leading 3 key practices: advanced cyber defense, governance risk and compliance, and cloud.
- Provided strategic consulting across innovative identity, zero-trust, defense strategies, security architecture, and risk management, ensuring a highly strategic focus for client solutions. Delivered $1.5 million in savings via tool rationalization.
- Reduced a university’s breach risk by $830,000 with advanced threat analytics.
- Served as a trusted vCISO for several companies. Led security and cloud architecture reviews for high-value clients.
Focus areas: Cybersecurity, IT Strategy, Trusted Advisor, Risk Assessment, Regulatory Compliance, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, vCISO Advisory, NIST CMMC ISO HIPAA Framework Assessments, Strategy, Risk Reduction, Competitive Analysis, Computer Infrastructure Services, Technology Roadmaps, Cost Savings, Cloud, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Roadmaps, 80/20 Simplification, Computer Science, Remote Access, App Development, Budgeting, Cost Control, Product Comparison, Consensus Building, Defense In Depth, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Technology Rationalization, Training, Training & Training Content Development, HIPAA Compliance, NIST, Finance, Financial Modeling, Unit Economics, Pricing
Executive Director, Infrastructure Services (Term Role)
2013 - 2013
IRS
- Directed all aspects of 3 organizational branches of the government with 225 employees and a $30 million budget. Provided secure end-to-end infrastructure services that supported all filing season applications.
- Delivered secure enterprise messaging, mobile access, identity management, and directory services. Integrated middleware and web services to ensure seamless connectivity and cross-platform communication.
- Provisioned virtualization, compute as a service, and automation workflows. Managed service delivery using ITIL tools, proactive monitoring, and robust infrastructure support systems.
Focus areas: Computer Infrastructure Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Risk Assessment, Strategy, Risk Reduction, Technology Roadmaps, Cost Savings, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), IT Strategy, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Roadmaps, 80/20 Simplification, Computer Science, Budgeting, Cost Control, Product Comparison, Consensus Building, Defense In Depth, JavaScript, Finance
Global Network IT Director and Architect
1997 - 2012
PwC
- Advanced from senior technical architect to global IT director and drove strategic IT initiatives and cybersecurity architecture across 152 international member firms.
- Enhanced global network infrastructure, delivering substantial financial savings, including $22 million through the execution of a global remote access VPN and an additional $1 million annually via the 'Anytime Anywhere Connection' strategy.
- Designed and implemented secure identity management (SAML SSO, two-factor auth), evaluating and deploying technologies like Cloud, BYOD, and VDI, ensuring robust business continuity and DR plans.
Focus areas: Cybersecurity, Cost Savings, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Risk Assessment, Strategy, Risk Reduction, Trusted Advisor, Competitive Analysis, Computer Infrastructure Services, Remote Access, Technology Roadmaps, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Roadmaps, 80/20 Simplification, Computer Science, Regulatory Compliance, Cloud, IT Strategy, App Development, Budgeting, Cost Control, Product Comparison, Consensus Building, Defense In Depth, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Technology Rationalization, Training, Training & Training Content Development, HIPAA Compliance, NIST, Finance
Assistant Vice President
1985 - 1996
BNY Mellon
- Managed application development for 4 critical bank custody systems, including UIT, clearance, trading, and overnight repurchase agreements.
- Created and managed the development of the bank's first web application with a total of 40 staff and consultants delivering bank custody products to its customers.
- Managed QA and testing of the Laser Custody product. Led systems consolidation through 3 M&As.
Focus areas: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Computer Science, App Development, Budgeting, Cost Control, Consensus Building, Finance
Education
1978 - 1982
Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Computer Science
The American University - Washington, DC, USA
Certifications
APRIL 2013 - MARCH 2028
Certified Information Computer Professional (CISSP)
ISC2
Skills
Output Software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
Finance
Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Pricing
Other
Cybersecurity, vCISO Advisory, Risk Assessment, NIST CMMC ISO HIPAA Framework Assessments, Strategy, Risk Reduction, Trusted Advisor, Computer Infrastructure Services, Remote Access, Technology Roadmaps, Cost Savings, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), IT Strategy, Computer Science, Roadmaps, 80/20 Simplification, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Technology Rationalization, HIPAA Compliance, NIST, Competitive Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Cloud, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR), App Development, Finance, Cost Control, Product Comparison, Consensus Building, Defense In Depth, Training, Training & Training Content Development, Claude, Gemini, AI Technology, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Unit Economics
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