Gerhard Kessel

Providing my technical operational security, and compliance expertise to C.H. Robinson Worldwide operations. In particular, developing, implementing and validating security programs, policies and IT audit standards across a global organization with respect to each country's by-laws. - Evidence collection for SOX, SOC 1-2, in conjunction with Deloitte audits - Daily operational security issues resolution (Web, Firewall, Vulnerabilities, SIEM)

I had the privilege of contributing my extensive operational security expertise to MN.IT, MNsure, Dept. of Human Services. I provided services for technical and non-technical staff from other MN state agencies, as well as vendors and contractors such as: - Risk assessment - Security Compliance analysis and mitigation of new product enhancements and additions - Design and Implement a State wide Compliance and Audit Framework.

• Evaluates researches and interact to develop current and new secure solutions for the agency's physical, network and application frameworks. • CISCO network lead designer, implementer and engineer on all network devices such as switches, routers, ASA, CSS, WIFI, ACS, VPN, ip360, MWG and WAN connectivity. • VMware designer, implementer and engineer, providing a secure and highly reliable ESXi VMware Infrastructure.