Xavier Ashe

Current

Managing Consultant at IBM Tivoli

Past

Director of Security Services at Microtek Systems, Inc.
Senior Infrastructure Consultant at SilverTrain, Inc.
Team Lead at Sprint E|Solutions

Network Engineer at Extreme Logic
Network Administrator at Georgia Regional Hospital
PC Technicain at The Computer Doctor

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Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

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Industry

Computer & Network Security

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Xavier Ashe’s Summary

Over sixteen years experience in Information Technology with a broad background in information security, process improvement, and new business development. Strengths include:

* Creative, Realistic Solutions
* Project Management
* Holistic Information Security
* Entrepreneurship
* Compelling Leadership
* Best Practices
* Strategic Planning

While keeping a focus on solving business problems, I remain to stay technically capable. I hold the following certifications:

* IBM Certified SOA Associate
* IBM Tivoli Certified on TCIM 8.5
* Office of Government Commerce: ITIL Foundations
* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®)
* Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE) for NT 4
* Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer for Windows 2000, with additional specialization in Security (MSCE:Security)
* Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
* CompTia Security+
* CompTia Network+
* CompTia A+

Xavier Ashe’s Specialties:

SOA, ITIL, TSIEM, TCIM, TSOM, Tivoli, Consul, CISSP, Business Development, Information Security, Microsoft Solutions, Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet Networking, Information Security, Disaster Recovery, Regulatory Compliance, IPSec and SSL VPN, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Enterprise Deployment, Intelligent Device Monitoring.

Xavier Ashe’s Experience

Managing Consultant

IBM Tivoli

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)

December 2005 — Present (3 years 8 months)

I am responsible for ensuring Tivoli Security Information and Event Manager (TSIEM), Tivoli Security Operations Manager (TSOM), and Tivoli Compliance Insight Manager (TCIM) are deployed properly and to translate the business risks and threats into a viable security architecture. I manage the engagement with the customer, occasionally with channel partners, on a technical and project leadership standpoint to ensure that the customer get the most out of their investment. I am also responsible for writing best practices, white papers, reference architecture, and anything else to help install, deploy and maintain TSOM and Insight. I am the worldwide IBM Subject Matter Expert (SME) on TSIEM.
Director of Security Services

Microtek Systems, Inc.

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer & Network Security industry)

February 2005 — July 2005 (6 months)

Microtek Systems, Inc. is a system integrator and reseller in the fields of information security and document management. I am responsible for business development and solution delivery in the information security division. We partner with Juniper, Fortinet, Qualys, AirTight, Patchlink, Solutionary, Lurhq, Surf Control, and SANA Security to deliver quality security solutions. In addition to product sales and support, we also provide leading edge security consulting services including Risk Assessment, Penetration Testing, Firewall Design, Compliance Assistance, and much more.
Senior Infrastructure Consultant

SilverTrain, Inc.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

September 2003 — June 2005 (1 year 10 months)

I managed IT Infrastructure Projects in the Milwaukee Area. My roles ranged from project manager to technical lead to sales support. My practice focused on Managed Support Services, Information Security, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Management, and Intelligent Device Monitoring.
Team Lead

Sprint E|Solutions

(Information Technology and Services industry)

2000 — 2003 (3 years)

I managed a team of Tier 2 support technicians for Sprint's web hosting division, Sprint E|Solutions (also know as Sprint Hosting Services). The team was a single point of contact help desk that serviced some of the web's largest site: Barnes and Nobles, eBay, Home Depot, FBI, etc.
Network Engineer

Extreme Logic

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

1997 — 2000 (3 years)

Extreme Logic (formally known as Omni Technology) was a Microsoft Certified Training & Education Center (CTEC) and Solutions Provider. I was the internal Network Administrator, responsible for 6 classrooms, several remote offices, and score of consultants.
Network Administrator

Georgia Regional Hospital

(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

1994 — 1996 (2 years)
PC Technicain

The Computer Doctor

(Privately Held; Myself Only; Computer Hardware industry)

1993 — 1994 (1 year)

Xavier Ashe’s Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

Computer Engineering , 1996 — 2001

Awarded GRHO Emerging Student Leader by Georgia Residence Hall Organization in 1997

Activities and Societies:

Residence Hall Organization, Co-op, Civitan, Study Abroad

Additional Information

Xavier Ashe’s Websites:

Xavier Ashe’s Interests:

IT Security, Emerging Technologies, Entrepreneurship, Traveling

Xavier Ashe’s Groups:

IATFF, HTCIA

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Computing Alumni Group, Georgia Tech
The Greater IBM Connection: IBM's alumni program for past and present IBM employees
ITIL V2&V3 (4000+)
Security Crew
Digital Forensics Association (DFA)
Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
IT Specialist (20,000+ Information Technology Professionals)
Professional Speakers and Seminar Leaders
Black Hat
Information Security Community (30,000+ Members)
Fidelity Investments Networking Group
Consultants Network
Association of Information Technology Professionals
Log Analysis Professionals
Mercedes Benz Owners Clubs - Around the World
Wii Enthusiasts
IT SECURITY EXPERT
DEFCON
IBM Tivoli Enthusiasts
Micromuse Alumni
IT Architects Network
Autism Global Solutions - Ending The Epidemic
ITIL v2 / v3 Service Management (ITSM) and ISO 20000 (10000+)
IT audit
Ethical Hacker
The ITIL Group
Security Bloggers Network
IBM Tivoli Software
Extreme Logic Alumni
Risk, Regulation & Reporting
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