Currently a Threat Analyst for a Cyber Security firm in Chantilly Virgina with a B.A. in International Studies and an M.A. in Global Affairs with a specialization in economics and development. Additional experience includes 19 years in the Army National Guard with two deployments to Iraq reaching the rank of Master Sergeant(E8). Civilian experience includes a wide array of management experience. |
Contact Steven Taylor
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Area of Expertise: |
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Government, Governance, Reforms
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
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Professional Experience: |
iSIGHT Partners/FireEye, Chantilly, VA: Threat Analyst, Dec 2015 - Present • Research cyber threats for country profiles for the strategic team. Identify trends within hacktivism, cyber-crime and espionage. • Triage customer inquiries from multinational enterprises and large government organizations regarding cyber threats and actors. • Provide initial research to inquiries to support senior analysts. Coordinate support between teams to answer customer inquiries. • Contact customers to clarify inquiries and establish deadlines.
Jos A. Bank, Fairfax, VA: Sales Associate, Nov 2013 - Aug 2015 • Provided customers with detailed assistance in a team environment while communicating customer needs. • Achieved high sales metrics and effectively meeting company policies.
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA: Student Assistant for Global Interdisciplinary Programs, Feb 2014 - Aug 2014 • Coordinated academic events focused on policy analysis; Developed marketing material. • Communicated with a team of directors on planning, social media, logistics and evaluations of events.
Walnut Holdings, Morgantown, WV: General Manager, Jan 2013 - May 2013 • Provided oversight of day to day operations; Managed scheduling and hiring of a staff of 30. • Analyzed and monitored financial metrics to implement efficient waste and labor controls to reduce costs by 15 percent. • Developed a productive team environment that enabled an expanded social media footprint from 200 to 1,746 followers.
AKA Enterprises, Morgantown, WV: Manager/ Event Coordinator, Aug 2005 - Jan 2013 • Coordinated and organized catering events to include event calendar and staff scheduling for upwards of 150 events a year. • Implemented menu budgets for events with guests of up to 250 people; Managed staffing for over 60 personnel. • Reported cost analysis of events; Increased revenue by $1,000- $5,000 per a week during off-peak hours.
Military Experience – West Virginia Army National Guard: Dec 2001 - Present
157th Military Police Company, Martinsburg, WV: Company Operations Sergeant, Mar 2015 – Present • Provide oversight of mission operations, monitoring, planning, and training at the company level as senior enlisted personnel. • Produce mission analysis to effectively implement successful strategies; Maintain communications to enhance mission capacity.
157th Military Police Company, 3rd PLT, Moorefield, WV: Platoon/Detachment Sergeant, Mar 2012 – Mar 2015 • Organized and supervised five traffic control points for 2013 Presidential Inauguration. • Developed junior leaders through counseling and mentoring; Facilitated training for a 42 member platoon. • Implemented safety standards remaining accident free; Reported status of personnel and $5 million worth of equipment.
HHD 151st Military Police Battalion, Iraq/Gassaway, WV: Battalion Operations Sergeant, May 2005 - Mar 2012 • Reported mission analysis to senior officers to enhance strategic capacity
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Education: |
M.A. Global Affairs with a specialization in economics and development; Dec 2015. George Mason University:
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Internships / Fellowships
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