Michael Timms, MBA

Key Strengths

• A cybersecurity and network management expert with over 24 years of experience
• Specializing in revenue growth, product launches, complex solutions engineering, and partnership building
• Extensive leadership experience in highly sensitive and secure environments
• Strong senior leadership engagement skills and stakeholder management
• Known for fostering positive team atmospheres and influential leadership

Key Achievements

• Launched new security solutions at GDIT, resolving all critical vulnerabilities within first month
• Successfully delivered multinational contract worth over $800 million across seven countries
• Developed AI-assisted security automation suite for DevSecOps pipelines
• Achieved NSA compliance for all HAIPE devices
• Received outstanding DISA audit reviews and managed over 500 IT projects

Senior Network Security Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) | 03/2016 - Present

As the Senior Network Security Manager reporting to senior leadership, I am responsible for enhancing network security and ensuring compliance while engineering network solutions to expand the architecture for new customers. Collaborates closely with the CISO to maintain cyber defense and ensure ongoing compliance. Engages with customers to identify network infrastructure and cybersecurity requirements, fostering strong relationships to meet their needs. Coached, mentored, and reviewed the work of 15 personnel.

• Brought all security hardware devices up to US National Security Agency compliance
• Resolved all critical network vulnerabilities on a massive campus network in the first month of working in GDIT
• Managed multiple critical projects extending network and security infrastructure to VIP customers, including the US Secretary of Defense

(Part-Time) Cybersecurity Consultant

Independent | 04/2024 - Present

Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by managing and conducting detailed security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, improve efficiency, and provide remediation. Develops and implements comprehensive cybersecurity strategies for clients, providing incident response and forensic analysis to address security breaches and mitigate future risks.

Delivers training and awareness programs to educate clients on cybersecurity best practices. Using significant experience operating in security-conscious environments with cost-sensitive customers, advises clients on security tools and appliances, ensuring optimal alignment with their needs and budgets. Coached, mentored, and reviewed the work of customers' IT personnel.

Writing and maintaining Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) policies to ensure regulatory adherence and enhance overall security posture.

Key Achievements:

• Saved significant client costs and reduced overall risk exposure by advising how to migrate to a managed cloud service provider
• Developed new and comprehensive GRC and GDPR policies in line with the NIST Privacy Framework for a travel and tourism company
• Consulted SME on access management policies based on NIST 800-53 critical controls

IT Consultant

Reality Communications | 08/2013 - 02/2016

Responsible for pre-sales and consultancy for enterprise network and security solutions across the MEA region, leading a team of Solution Specialists and Sales Engineers. Coached, mentored, and reviewed the work of 20 personnel.

Accountable for market development, partner and vendor engagement, and channel management while driving strategic initiatives to enhance overall business performance.

Lead Communications Specialist

Black Box Network Services | 12/2006 - 07/2013

Led the UAE's development and enhancement of voice and data systems. Spearheaded initiatives to optimize telecommunications solutions for businesses across various sectors. Coached, mentored, and reviewed the work of 9 personnel.

• Managed the development of a streamlined communications protocol designed to minimize external communication during disaster scenarios, a solution adopted by multiple locations across the Middle East, reinforcing organizational resilience and preparedness.

Lead Voice Systems Specialist and Outside Plant Project Manager

Lockheed Martin | 09/2002 - 11/2006

As the Lead Voice Systems Specialist & Outside Plant Project Manager at Lockheed Martin, I operated at the intersection of infrastructure development and project management across a large campus network in Chania, Crete, Greece. Leveraging PMI fundamentals, I established robust baselines for infrastructure projects tailored to customer needs and requirements, delivering cutting-edge voice systems solutions to over 800 customers. Coached, mentored, and reviewed the work of 3 personnel.

• Spearheaded the successful delivery of new campus infrastructure, providing seamless support to over 800 customers and enhancing organizational efficiency
• Led the re-engineering and management of the organization-wide auto attendant system, resulting in annual savings of $300,000 USD and optimizing operational expenditures