Role and Company
Tech Lead Cyber Security and Compliance, Retired IT Cyber Security and Compliance, USAF 1972-76, MSM 1976
Expertise
45 years experience in information technology
Location
Northbrook , IL
About Doug
USAF Computer Systems Analyst Officer 1972-1976, Meritorious Service Medal. MS Management, Northwestern University (Kellogg) 1981. Ms Statistics, BA Mathematics, University of Illinois both in 1972. Grew up in Illinois and Montana. Learned programming in 1968. Programmed in support of Financial and Retail companies. Team lead and technical lead on all points of the product life cycle. Worked on everything from SAGE (vacuum tube air defense computer) to Red Hat Linux. Currently working on system security and technical compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and Privacy Protection. Retired.
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9 years ago
How can I transition back to the United States?
I would apply on line to companies known for actively recruiting veterans. The company I work for, Allstate Insurance, has...
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9 years ago
I'm retiring in 3 years. Any tips for a "new guy"?
You might want to consider corporate planning or marketing strategy in your education plans. Both of these areas require analyzing...
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9 years ago
Should I learn how to write code?
At Allstate, where I work, we are moving everything onto Red Hat Linux on x86 platforms. This platform is relatively...
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9 years ago
Overseas transition
Technical areas, particularly IT areas, are used to giving phone interviews and hiring people all over the world. You don't...
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9 years ago
Any professionals interested in mentoring opportunities for veterans in a scholarship program?
I would be willing to help someone studying computers, math, business, econ, or history. It would probably have to be...
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