Francisco Cruz

Francisco Cruz has extensive work experience in the field of cyber security and information technology. Francisco is currently working as a Cyber Security Architect at UltraViolet Cyber since January 2023. Prior to this, they held various roles at John Deere from July 2019 to January 2023, including Product Manager - Digital Perimeter Security and Network Security Architect. In these roles, they enhanced the security team's accomplishments and competence, determined security requirements, and planned security systems by evaluating network and security technologies.

Before joining John Deere, Francisco served in the US Army from April 2016 to July 2019. Francisco held the roles of Information System Security Manager and Information Technology Specialist (Information Security), where they managed and secured information systems. Prior to their time in the military, Francisco worked as an Information Assurance Manager at UIC Technical Services / Bowhead from May 2014 to April 2016 and as an Information Assurance Analyst at Vectrus from May 2013 to May 2014.

Francisco'scareer started at SAIC in October 2009, where they worked as a Telecommunications Specialist until May 2013. Francisco also has experience in network switching systems operation and maintenance, as they served as a Network Switching Systems Operator/Maintainer in the U.S. Army from August 2005 to August 2009. In this role, they installed, operated, and maintained communication equipment, demonstrated equipment to customers, and ensured the success of communication systems.

Overall, Francisco Cruz has a diverse background in cyber security, information technology, and telecommunications, with a focus on enhancing security measures and ensuring the successful operation of communication systems.

Francisco Cruz has an extensive education history in the field of cybersecurity and information technology. In 2005-2006, they pursued a vocational program in Information Technology and Telecommunications at the U.S. Army Signal Center. Later, they attended Western Governors University from 2014 to 2016, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology with a specialization in Network Administration. Following this, Francisco pursued a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance at Western Governors University from 2016 to 2017.

In addition to their academic degrees, Francisco Cruz holds numerous certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. Francisco achieved certifications such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2012, Certified Linux Administrator (CLA), Linux+, Microsoft Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring, Microsoft Certified Professional, Project+, CIW Web Design Specialist, CIW Web Foundations Associate, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security, Security+, GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and Product Owner.

These diverse certifications demonstrate Francisco's continuous commitment to expanding their knowledge and expertise in the field of cybersecurity and technology.