Mike Howell
Open to work27 years experienceDirector of Cybersecurity
Director of Cybersecurity | Privilege Access Management | Zero Trust Security Leader
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Work Experience
VP, Privileged Access Management Product
Fidelity Investments
- Owned enterprise PAM platform strategy and roadmap aligned to Zero Trust principles and business risk reduction
- Led global IAM/PAM organization (85+ staff, 3 continents) with $4M program budget
- Owned and scaled enterprise MacOS endpoint platform supporting 30,000+ devices, leveraging Jamf and CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager
- Drove transformation into No Standing Privilege (NSP) model reducing attack surface and improving compliance posture
- Reduced audit findings by 50% through governance, automation, and control maturity improvements
- Delivered executive-level risk reporting to Board of Directors and senior leadership
- Established KPI/KRI framework across 70+ processes enabling data-driven identity risk decisions
- Maintained many SaaS solutions to include Cyberark WPM, Delinea Cloud Solutions, Cyberark EPM, EntraID
Founder & Principal Consultant
Open Eyes KY LLC
- Architected enterprise Okta IAM solutions supporting 50K+ users and 1K+ applications
- Led identity modernization initiatives across hybrid cloud and SaaS ecosystems
- Built custom Okta analytics platform analyzing applications, policies, groups, and certificate lifecycle
- Reduced audit and reporting effort by 70% through automation and API-driven data extraction
- Designed RBAC/ABAC models improving governance and compliance posture
- Owned IT service delivery including endpoint support, SaaS access, and internal systems
Lead Product Manager – PAM
Humana
- Directed PAM strategy supporting HITRUST, HIPAA, SOC audits
- Partnered with audit teams to reduce findings and improve control maturity
- Led quarterly user access reviews and certification processes
- Supported third-party risk assessments and vendor control validation
Lead Solutions Architect
Humana
- Led architecture strategy integrating identity, security, and infrastructure across healthcare systems
- Directed migration of healthcare applications to Microsoft Azure with secure hybrid-cloud design
- Supported Epic, eClinicalWorks (eCW), and prior authorization systems
- Enabled HL7-based interoperability and secure data exchange
- Identified identity gaps driving Zero Trust adoption
- Embedded HIPAA and HITRUST compliance into all designs
- Delivered EPIC EMR as a SaaS-like service
Network Architect / Security Architect
Norton Healthcare
- Improved healthcare system security and eliminated single points of failure
- Resolved EPIC system issues within radiology, addressed Citrix end-user challenges, and improved cache performance
- Identified deficiencies in network security standards and pinpointed single points of failure
- Established and deployed comprehensive policies and procedures for data communication, wireless networks, email, mobile computing, BYOD, and remote access
- Authored governance frameworks to enhance operational efficiency
Security Architect (Contract)
Rivera Group
- Engineered comprehensive security architectures tailored to the unique needs and risk profiles of all projects and client organizations
- Advanced security measures and adopted a zero-trust model to implement robust defense strategies by integrating cutting-edge security technologies, including Palo Alto firewalls and Citrix NetScaler load balancers
Adjunct Instructor
ITT Technical Institute
- Instructed courses in internetworking technologies, information security, development fundamentals, and project management
- Provided constructive feedback and guidance to students to optimize their skills in IT security-related subjects
Network Manager / InfoSec Architect
PBI Bank
- Led infrastructure modernization and security operations
- Minimized system downtimes through the strategic migration of infrastructure to standardized switching and routing vendors
- Designed and maintained IT network and security systems to protect customer and company data
Pre-Sales Engineer
Insight Communications
- Developed and implemented customized solutions for clients in a pre-sales capacity
- Collaborated closely with clients to deliver optimal product solutions aligned with their specific business requirements
- Assumed additional responsibilities for pricing client solutions
Manager – Network & Security
Trover Solutions
- Directed a team across four critical areas: overseeing network availability, enhancing information security measures, managing telecommunications and voice communications, and optimizing data transfer
- Pioneered and refined key processes, including change management and data communication protocols
- Generated annual savings of $120,000 and achieved return on investment within 12 months by introducing cost-effective solutions
IT Security Consultant
Humana
- Assumed responsibility for creating and managing risk and compliance structures for Humana's Information Technology (IT) systems
- Created and implemented Humana’s Integrated Controls Framework or HICF
- Developed a compliance framework based on COBIT, integrating requirements from HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, PCI, ISO17799, and ITIL
- Improved cost-efficiency and operational effectiveness by streamlining Humana's approach to IT compliance challenges
Network Engineer / Acting ISO
KY Cabinet for Families & Children
- Designed and disseminated comprehensive plans for a security infrastructure based on ISO17799
- Introduced and executed Active Directory implementation for 7,000 cabinet employees
- Established a security policy, deployed Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) for layered defense, and implemented Active Directory and SMS 2003
Sales Network Engineer III
Sprint
- Engineered and deployed a range of equipment, including Cisco routers, switches, VPN concentrators, and Pix Firewalls
- Facilitated a user-friendly environment by interconnecting diverse operating systems using products from various vendors
- Monitored customer networks and generated recommendations based on routing, bandwidth utilization, and other metrics
IT Security Director
Darwin Networks
- Constructed and deployed a security protocol for both internal and external clients
- Guided a team in developing a comprehensive security policy in collaboration with top-tier executives
- Directed the integration of Cisco firewalls to enhance the organization's security posture
Senior Systems Engineer
Nortel Networks
- Managed statewide network infrastructure utilizing various technologies (including 1400-site Frame Relay, 20-site ISDN, 400-site ATM network, and 300 Point-to-Point Circuits)
- Designed and maintained AIX DNS servers, Solaris Sun Boxes for Firewall and FTP services, and Microsoft NT/2000 Servers for Exchange Email and web hosting
- Utilized IPX, NetBEUI, IP, and bridging protocols to ensure smooth network operations
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Achievements
Audit Finding Reduction
Reduced audit findings by 50% through governance, automation, and control maturity improvements.
Audit Efficiency Improvement
Reduced audit and reporting effort by 70% through automation and API-driven data extraction.
Cost Savings
Generated annual savings of $120,000 and achieved return on investment within 12 months by introducing cost-effective solutions.
USAF Recognition
Received the Air Force Accommodation medal and was recognized as Airman of the Quarter.
About Details
Professional Bio
Cybersecurity and Technology Leader with 20+ years of experience building and scaling enterprise IT platforms, identity systems, and secure infrastructure. Proven track record operating SaaS-based platforms and endpoint ecosystems at scale, including 30,000+ MacOS devices and 50,000+ users.
MBA
McKendree University (2012 - 2014)
Bachelor’s
McKendree University (2002 - 2005)