Project Management
Certified PMP & Scrum Master. Experience in Waterfall & Agile
Technology
IT, Cybersecurity, and AI
Business Acumen
Understanding of Business Concepts. WSJ subscriber
GRC
Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Welcome to Douglas Zipay’s Professional Hub. This website hosts my homepage, a blog, my “About” page titled “DougWasBuiltNotBorn”, and the CyberZolutions LLC homepage.
I’m Douglas Zipay, a seasoned IT and Cybersecurity Project Manager with over a decade of experience driving complex, high stakes projects across various enterprises.
What I Bring to the Table
- Deep Cybersecurity Expertise: Certified CISSP, CISA, CEH, and more, I excel in designing and implementing robust security architectures for classified government networks – in a Project Manager capacity.
- Project Execution Excellence: PMP and Scrum Master certified with hands on experience delivering projects on time and within budget for organizations like the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
- Innovative Problem Solving: Skilled in leveraging tools like Jira and Microsoft Project to optimize workflows, manage risks, and enhance team performance.
- Regulatory Compliance Leadership (GRC): Adept at navigating complex frameworks, ensuring compliance with federal standards.
- Adaptable: I’m a career veteran. I’ve filled and succeeded in a variety of demanding positions around the globe.
- Security Clearance: I still possess a high level DoD Security Clearance.
Certifications & Credentials
I hold an array of professional certifications that underscore my expertise:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Professional Scrum Master – 1 (PSM-1)
- ITIL V3 Foundation
- Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)
My educational background includes an MBA in Financial Management and a BS in Business Administration, equipping me with both technical acumen and business strategy insights.
Personal Interests
- Distance Runner 🏃♂️: I enjoy distance running- especially in the warm Florida weather. I’m also in the gym 5+ mornings a week.
- Investor 📈: I invest & trade equities and occasionally seek speculative opportunities. WSJ reader.
- Tech Hobbyist 💻: Ethical hacker, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), amateur (ham) radio, AI, and lock picking.
Learn more about me and DougWasBuiltNotBorn by visiting my About page.
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