Timothy O'Connor

Timothy O'Connor has a diverse work experience in the field of information technology and cybersecurity. Timothy is currently the Manager of Knowledge Services at Cadre Information Security, where they provide various cybersecurity services including consulting, risk assessments, and security awareness training. During their tenure, they successfully increased completed client projects by over 500% and turned the department into a profitable one.

Prior to their current role, Timothy served as the Mentone Airport Chief Information Officer at PRA Mentone Airport, where they oversaw the IT strategy and implemented systems to support airport operations. Timothy also managed and supported international pilot and education infrastructure through virtualization and cloud technologies.

As Vice President of the Board of Directors at Popular Rotorcraft Association, Timothy played a key role in contributing to the organization's strategic decision making from 2007 to 2020.

Before joining Cadre, Timothy worked at MAX Technical Training as a Senior Cyber Security and Networking Knowledge Consultant. Timothy'sresponsibilities included providing advanced IT security and engineering instruction, designing custom training solutions, and acting as a top-rated IT instructor and security awareness consultant.

Earlier in their career, Timothy served as the Director of MIS at Precision Marketing Group Inc, where they managed IT activities and developed strategic plans. Timothy also worked as a Network Engineer at ComputerLand, specializing in network engineering.

Timothy's extensive work experience demonstrates their expertise in cybersecurity, IT management, strategic planning, and instructional design.

Timothy O'Connor's education history includes attending Thomas More University from 1987 to 1990, where they studied Biology and Philosophy. Timothy later enrolled in the University of Cincinnati to further their education in the fields of Philosophy of Science and Medical Anthropology, although specific dates are not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Timothy has acquired several certifications. These include becoming a Check Point Certified Security Master (CCSM) from Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. in July 2021, obtaining the Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) certification from ISACA in April 2021, and becoming a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from ISACA in November 2018. Timothy also obtained the MCSE: Productivity certification from Microsoft in February 2017, the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification from Microsoft in September 2016, and the CompTIA IT Operations Specialist - CIOS Stackable Certification in December 2000.

Recent certifications acquired by Timothy include the CBCI Qualification from The BCI in January 2023 and the Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certification from the Business Continuity Management Institute, BCM Institute, also in January 2023. Additionally, they hold a Certified Information Systems Security Manager certification from Mile2. Information regarding the specific months and years of acquisition for some certifications is not provided.

Other certifications Timothy has obtained include CCSE Check Point Certified Security Expert R80, CTT+ Certified Technical Trainer from CompTIA, CWNE Certified Wireless Network Professional from CWNP, Certified Information Systems Security Officer from Mile2, and the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)².

Timothy has also earned a range of certifications from CompTIA, including CompTIA A+, CompTIA Cloud+ (Cloud Plus), CompTIA Cloud Essentials, CompTIA IT Operations Specialist, and CompTIA Network+ (Network Plus). However, specific dates of acquisition for these certifications are not provided.