Steve P. — Director of Engineering
— TL;DR — I provide structure to the unstructured by organizing chaos, aligning people of all backgrounds towards a common goal, and doing what’s needed to get !@#$ done and drive toward impactful outcomes. — Who Am I? — I’ve spent my career at the intersection of technical program delivery and cybersecurity, proactively mitigating friction by streamlining cross-functional delivery so teams can focus on securely building, scaling, and innovating confidently. I take pride in championing positive change, fostering continuous improvement, and creating environments where curiosity and collaboration thrive. My core competencies include: - PMP, CSP-SM, CSP-PO certified; hands-on collaborator and servant leader - Strategic program leader, reducing friction and streamlining cross-functional delivery - Transparent communicator, building alignment and trust across globally distributed teams - Adaptable and resilient in fast-moving, asynchronous, and ambiguous environments - Customer-centric advocate for usability, productivity, and trust - Security and privacy champion As a first-generation college graduate, I also find purpose in mentoring others navigating socio-economic challenges. I’ve had the honor of mentoring students directly through programs like iMentor and BASTA, and contributing to organizations such as JerseySTEM. Whether through my roles or philanthropic efforts, I’m passionate about empowering others to succeed. Let’s connect if you're like-minded, interested in sharing knowledge, or collaborating on technology and security-forward initiatives!
Stackforce AI infers this person is a cybersecurity and project management expert in the Fintech industry.
Experience: 10 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Project Management
- Agile Project Management
- Customer Service
Career Highlights
- Expert in cybersecurity and project management.
- Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams.
- Passionate mentor for socio-economic challenged students.
Work Experience
Kraken Digital Asset Exchange
Security Architect (11 mos)
Security Technical Project Manager (1 yr 11 mos)
Bloomberg LP
Senior Scrum Master and Project Manager - Information Security Engineering & Development (3 yrs 9 mos)
IS Product & Program Manager (AMER) (8 mos)
Installations Team Leader / Manager (AMER) (1 yr 6 mos)
Regional Implementations Trainer (AMER) & Project Manager (9 mos)
Installations Coordinator (8 mos)
Sant'Anna Institute
Marketing & Communications Manager Intern / Assistant Director Intern (4 mos)
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Seasonal Customer Service Associate (3 mos)
Alfred State
Fitness Center Representative (1 yr 3 mos)
ADT Security Services
Small Business Sales Associate (4 mos)
Bankers Life and Casualty
Insurance Agent (Health/Life) (3 mos)
Alfred State
Help Desk Laptop Technician (7 mos)
Geek Squad
Computer Technician (3 mos)
RadioShack
Supervisor / Keyholder / Associate (1 yr)
Education
Bachelor's Degree at Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology
Associate's Degree at Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology
Technical Diploma at Queens Technical High School