Mary Margaret Chantre
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Mail code: 2180Campus: Poly
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Detail-oriented and customer-focused leader with more than 25 years’ progressive and diverse experience in Information Technology (IT), cybersecurity, education, and acquisitions. Proven program manager with the ability to design and implement policies, procedures, and initiatives to improve outcomes. Extensive experience managing personnel and administrative functions, developing courses of instruction for, and teaching complex subject matter to diverse audiences, and presenting analyses and recommendations to executive leadership. Eager to apply technical and educational expertise, leadership, problem-solving skills, and work ethic to delivering superior outcomes in alignment with organizational strategy and objectives in the civil service.
Doctor of Education in Leadership and Management/ concentration in cyber security Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Arts in Professional English (Cum Laude) North Carolina A&T University, Greensboro, NC
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP). In progress
- Member of ISC2, and WiCyS, AFCEA, Zeta Phi Beta INC, AND Eastern Star
- Project Management Certificate
- Network Fundamentals Certificate
- LINUX Fundamentals Certificate
- Cloud Computing Certificate
- Cyber Security Fundamentals Certificate
- Certified Manager Training Professional (CMTP)
- US Army Battalion/Brigade Signal Officer Course
- US Army Signal Officer Advanced Course and Signal Officer Basic Course US Army Officer Candidate School.
AI/ML and Cybersecurity
Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering - Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security Analyst Research Group. AI tools that enhance Cyber Security capablities.
Exploring Critical Success Factors for Data Integration and Decision-Making in Law Enforcement
Toward a Framework for Artificially Intelligent Warfare: Measures of Effectiveness for Unsupervised Deep learning in DoD Autonomous Systems
To Bring About a Change in the General Public's Percerption of the Educational Attainment Levels of the US Army Non-Commissioned Officers
Enhancing Cyber Security Tools with AI/ML Capabilities
Courses
2024 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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IFT 525 | AI into CyberSecurity for IT |
IFT 525 | AI into CyberSecurity for IT |
2023 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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IFT 525 | AI into CyberSecurity for IT |
IFT 525 | AI into CyberSecurity for IT |
2023 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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IFT 166 | Intro to Internet Networking |
IFT 166 | Intro to Internet Networking |
IFT 598 | Special Topics |
IFT 598 | Special Topics |
2022 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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IFT 598 | Special Topics |
IFT 598 | Special Topics |
IFT 166 | Intro to Internet Networking |
IFT 166 | Intro to Internet Networking |
2022 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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IFT 166 | Intro to Internet Networking |
IFT 166 | Intro to Internet Networking |
IFT 598 | Special Topics |
IFT 598 | Special Topics |
2021 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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IFT 166 | Intro to Internet Networking |
IFT 598 | Special Topics |
IFT 598 | Special Topics |
2021 Spring
Course Number | Course Title |
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IFT 166 | Intro to Internet Networking |
IFT 166 | Intro to Internet Networking |
2020 Fall
Course Number | Course Title |
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IFT 166 | Intro to Internet Networking |
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Award
Army Accomodation Award
ANALYZING CONSUMER’S AWARENESS OF PROTECTING PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION ON ANDROID SMARTPHONES
MOAA
Zeta Phi Beta INC
WICYS
ISC2
AFCEA
Captiol Technolgy University Doctoral Mentor and Chair (2015-2019)
Project Manager -Cyber Network Defense Training
LEIDOS INC 2018-2019
Work directly for the Program Management office to define and maintain standards for project management within the organization.
- Managed Delivery Order with multiple Technical Task Orders in an acting “Program Management” role.
- Provides training and support to organizations and POC’s to meet compliance of DOD Directives. Monitors and coordinates DISA’s Cybersecurity program compliance RMF reporting, analyzing, validating and adjudication of A&A evidence, artifacts, and POA&Ms. Oversees the Cybersecurity readiness posture within DISA.
- Responsible for staffing TTOs, coordinating deliverables and budget development/financial forecasting as mandated by CDRLs and FAR, DFAR contract requirements.
- Provided management oversight for requirements collection, cost control, schedule, and development of a technology planning database.
- Worked with a team of software developers to meet design specifications.
- Managed the coordination, oversight, and synchronization of the Master Schedule in the in the Joint Migration office.
- Supervised and directed four project schedulers, ensuring the application of sound project management and scheduling disciplines.
- Managed the development of and updates to the Master Schedule, providing Government management a mechanism to monitor the status of 200+ project valued more than $150M.)
- Prepared customer for the Engineering Review Board (ERB) process from cradle to grave.
- Responsibilities included: validating and monitoring all projects through the ERB governance process, ensuring proper documentation, satisfying all technical milestones, as well as, framing and resolving all engineering-related project issues.
- Served as primary interface with LEIDOS and U.S. Government Key Component representatives.
Team Lead -Cyber Network Defense Training
Leidos 2018-2019
Worked directly with the Program Executive office to adhere to the guidelines and practices standardized by the PEO during project planning, preparation, and execution.
- Provided weekly status to management including progress and action plans for addressing risks/issues/changes that identified specific goods, products, and resources.
- Responsible for 8 individuals’ technical performance, quality and timeliness of products and services, professional development, and assignment of staff
- Acted as a lead driver of the project success, facilitating the resolution of day-to-day business, technical and general project issues, increased production by 75%.
- Managed a curriculum development and technical manuals for DCO fly away kits in support of 200-300 IT Personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and make decisions based on business value
- Managed a 6-month training and project collaboration to support an integrated software solutions initiative.
- Constantly, researched and applied new ways to help employees better develop and harness their skills and assisted with the technical, social, and personal issues within the company.
- Led teams in the development of an open source platform focused on scalability in multi-tenant environments, support continuous improvement in system visibility and applications with advanced monitoring, metric, and log analytics. Resulting in an ROI of 90%
- Identified the root causes on critical problems throughout the platform, incident reports and working with engineering team members in steps to resolve issues.
Program Manager for Cyber Security Department
Forsyth Technical Community College 2016-2018
Supported student achievement through maintaining data privacy and cybersecurity of district systems and ensuring the continuity and control of all appropriate functional areas and projects in the assigned area of responsibility. The provided leadership in the development, implementation and adherence of cyber security policies, processes and standards for the security of hardware and software, as well as mitigated a plan in place for possible breaches. Oversaw a District data privacy program including its guiding principles, policies and procedures, and associated risk management processes.
- Managed a team of 8 project team members in the development and creation of the instructional design and curriculum development process for undergraduate and graduate courses across multiple academic disciplines and programs.
- Worked with Human Resources to develop training and professional development programs for faculty and staff.
- Managed continuous improvement to course development processes, systems, workflow, and user responsiveness.
- Managed the course development and instructional design quality assurance process.
- Served as LMS administrator and managed the selection process of new LMS.
- Led, developed, and implemented online learning strategies and programs for adult learners.
- Developed rubrics, discussions, quizzes, project-based learning activities, and other assessments using interactive media.
- Managed SMEs, instructional designers and instructional design process, project specialists, editors, programmers, faculty training and support staff, graphic designers, and consultants.
- Worked closely with faculty subject matter experts, multimedia developers, technical team, graphic designers, and editors to develop highly interactive and academically rigorous online courses in a variety of disciplines.
- Provided faculty and project team with leadership and instructional design and technology guidance throughout the development lifecycle.
- Developed learning templates, tools, and processes to streamline the development process for the project team and integrated this with our project management information system.
- Conducted online and face-to-face training for faculty and staff.
- Oversaw cybersecurity programs ensuring system and network availability and data privacy, supporting more than six institutions. Developed, implemented, and enforced cybersecurity policies, processes, and standards. Managed $5K in resources per academic quarter. Performed risk management functions and implemented breach mitigation measures. Coordinated data retention, protection, and retrieval. Created policies and procedures and implement best practices as they pertain to Section 508 and University core values.
- Ensured the timely delivery of course products; incorporating quality assurance measures; facilitating project tasks for staff and external stakeholders.
- Conducted daily huddle with project team as well as weekly meetings with Provost, Associate Provost and Dean.
- Manage project budget and all project documentation.
Program Director (Cyber Operations)
United States Army Cyber Center of Excellence 2011-2013
IT Program Director working directly with INSCOM, DISA, NSA &DoD. Leading the program to provide the Cyber Protection Team a reliable facility for daily operations aligned with performing strategic business objectives. Initiated and led all development sub-task, redesigning business processes with a new workflow process.
- Project Manager for Cyber Security Program, such as the company's first COOP for an alternative work site in the event of a catastrophic event. COOP project included six employees and a budget of $1.5million.
- Reduced payroll run time from 2 days to 4 hours by directing team of 7 through the full software development life cycle (SDLC) creating a frontend payroll system interfaced with the backend ERP
- Managed all Internet IT security to ensure the integrity of web-based security transactions.
- Reduced "Design to Production" rework 98% and increased bid accuracy 33% by directing a team of 15 implementing a CAD/CAM system within 2% of the performance measurement baseline (PMB)Reviewed proposed new systems, networks and software designs for potential security risks.
- Contributed to annually IT budget discussions for future acquisitions for the organization.
- Significant technology contributor to the success and growth of the Cyber Brigade Teams from 350 to 500 employees over a 2-year period.
Program Manager (Test and Evaluation)
Army Test and Evaluation Center 2009-2011
Support test and evaluation strategies to field effective, interoperable systems that include making recommendations on certification and accreditation processes.
□ Leads and facilitates ATEC's test and evaluation efforts for systems within the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, (C4) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) (C4ISR) portfolios.
□ Performs a broad range of analyses for assigned weapon systems to include contract management.
□ Lead for the development of the System Evaluation Plan (SEP) and the Evaluation Decision Review in the planning phase of assigned project(s).
□ Assists the test officer and Project Manager in the planning and execution of the test readiness reviews.
□ Responsible for integrating all ATEC Test and Evaluation activities and synchronizing all ATEC System Team products and coordinating with members for all formal products and briefings.
□ Works to assess political, fiscal, and other factors affecting customer and program needs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Doctoral Professor in Cyber Security
Capitol Technical University 2015-2019
Developed and instructed advanced courses in Cyber Security. Experienced in Blackboard and Canvas learning management system environments. All courses adhered to the Quality Matters rubric and be of enough rigor to warrant graduate level credit. Developed and synchronized distance teaching components and taught hybrid courses.
□ Taught undergraduate, graduate and doctorate level course in Data Science, Business Impact Analysis, Cyber Security, LINUX/WINDOWS, OS, C++, Python, Penetration Testing, Incidence Response and the Risk Management Framework (supported by NIST SP800-53, 800-171 and 800- 37) and SPLUNK, classes in an online and on ground environment.
□ Cultivate an open, approachable, and enjoyable learning experience that encourages student interest and mastery of material.
□ Develop course syllabi, lab activities, presentations, and manual(s) in conjunction with college or department leadership.
□ Research and Development for Artificial Intelligence programs
Executive Officer and Assistant to Dean of Academics
United States Army Cyber Center of Excellence 2014-2016
Provided confidential and strategic administrative support by compiling program information, supporting report preparation, handling information requests, and performing relevant administrative support functions. Managed the Dean's calendar, schedules and organized meetings when needed, and arranged travel. Prepared the agenda and minutes for CAS advisory council meetings and helped prepare and distribute annual reports and other official correspondence from the Dean. Developed and maintained filing systems relevant to the administrative operations of the office. Performs a variety of high-level support, including drafting correspondence, researching institutional polices on issues and preparing college communications. Greeted and assisted visitors and managed calls and incoming mail. Efficiently managed office paperwork and action items. Managed reservations for college spaces, orders and maintains office equipment and procures supplies and printed materials. Answered questions from students, faculty and others about college policies and procedures. Provided support for special projects and institutional and community events. Prepared agendas and distributed materials for CAS governance bodies; maintains and forwards records of governance and curriculum actions; maintained faculty committee roster and works with Dean to coordinate reappointment cycles. Assisted with training and support.
□ Oversaw faculty through qualified selection, cooperation, strategic preparation, and targeted feedback to ensure compliance with Army standards and broad mission mandates.
□ Developed and Updated Course material.
□ Performed assessments and effectiveness analysis.
□ Developed a holistic view of performance problems, identified root causes, and suggests training-based solution
Director of Curriculum Development & Instructor Development
United States Army Cyber Center of Excellence 2013-2014
Responsible for the development, editing, quality control, and production of the curricula, as well as management of the CAS Curriculum and Professional Development Department.
□ Planned, developed, and taught IT and Cyber related instruction to address tactical communications and IT systems doctrine, planning, execution, and resource allocation, Risk management, policy, and curriculum and Instruction.
□ Taught efficient installation, operation, and maintenance of data communications, encryption, COMSEC management, teleprocessing, and database systems.
□ Provided authoritative technical guidance to students.
□ Collaborate with subject matter experts within the Product team to ensure all internal trainings are accurate and developed
EDUCATION
- Doctor of Education in Leadership and Management, Capella University
(20 Graduate Level Credits in Cyber Security)
- Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Phoenix
- Bachelor of Arts in Professional English (Cum Laude), North Carolina A&T University
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) In progress
- Member of ISC2, and WiCyS, AFCEA, Zeta Phi Beta INC, AND Eastern Star
- Project Management Certificate
- Change Management Certificate
- Supply Chain Management Certificate
- Certified Training Manager Professional (CTMP)
- US Army Battalion/Brigade Signal Officer Course
- US Army Signal Officer Advanced Course and Signal Officer Basic Course US Army Officer Candidate School.
US ARMY SIGNAL CORPS
SUNTIVA : Executive Consulting for the Joint Artificial Intelligence Corps
WaverleyLabs : Executive Consultant for the Training and Development of the Identiy Management Access using Software Defined Perimeter.
Program Manager - LEIDOS
Cyber Network Defense Instructor - Sealing Technologies INC
Cyber Summer Camps (2017-2019)