TRACY RIVAS (he/him/his)
RODSAL TRACY RIVAS

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Enterprise Technology & Shared Services Leader
Governance | Multi-Site Operations | Cloud & Cyber Strategy

I build scalable, secure, and high-performing technology organizations aligned to business growth and operational discipline.

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Open to enterprise leadership opportunities including:

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enterprise Technology Leader with 18+ years of experience driving cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and shared services transformation across telecom, satellite, MSP, finance, and regulated environments. Proven track record leading multi-site and multi-regional teams, modernizing enterprise platforms, strengthening risk governance, and improving operational resilience at scale.

Experienced in aligning IT strategy with business growth, managing enterprise budgets and investment planning, and building high-performance technology organizations focused on accountability, reliability, and financial discipline.

Recognized for reducing enterprise risk exposure, accelerating service performance, and delivering cloud modernization initiatives that support long-term scalability and operational excellence.

ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

Enterprise Scale & Operational Resilience

Technology Strategy & Governance

Financial & Performance Discipline

Cloud & Platform Modernization

Leadership & Capability Building

CORE CAPABILITIES

Technology Strategy & Governance

Cloud & Platform Leadership

Operational & Reliability Excellence

TECHNICAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

IT Governance, Service & Project Management

  • IT Service Management, IT Operations Management, IT Project Management, Change Management, and ISMS
  • IT Governance, Risk & Compliance, Compliance & Regulatory Requirements, ITIL Service Value System, and ITILv4 Practices

Security Frameworks & Standards

  • CIS 18, ISO27001, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR, APRA PPG/CPG 234, SANS CSC 20, CCPA, FISMA/FEDRAMP, COBIT, OWASP Top 10, NIST 800-53, and ACSC Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents

Public Cloud Platforms

  • Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud, Alibaba, DigitalOcean, Linode

Web Hosting Management Platforms

  • Network Solutions, GoDaddy, Hostinger, Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare
  • Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Page Speed Insights

Artificial Intelligence and Automation Tools

  • ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, Claude AI, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, DeepSeek AI, Grok, Qwen, Manus AI
  • N8n, Make, Zapier, Blackbox AI, Cursor, Lovable, Replit, Abacus
  • Responsible AI adoption, ethical technology frameworks

DevSecOps and Modern Engineering

  • DevSecOps principles and toolchains (Jenkins, GitLab, CI/CD, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, automated provisioning
  • Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), observability, and reliability frameworks

Emerging Technologies

  • Zero-trust architectures, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
  • Edge computing strategy, 5G network enablement
  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) for IT

Operating Systems and Security Tools

  • Linux, Wireshark, Snort, OWASP ZAP, OSINT, Volatility, OpenVAS, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Qualys, Nessus

Identity and Access Management and Endpoint Management

  • Okta, IAM Governance, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune), Microsoft Defender, JAMF, JumpCloud, Kandji

Remote Monitoring and Management

    Datto RMM, ConnectWise Automate, Atera, and SyncroMSP

Network and Firewall Technologies

  • Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Sophos, Mikrotik, SonicWall, Unifi, WatchGuard, Ruijie, CATO Networks, Perimeter81

Endpoint and Threat Protection

  • CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Symantec, Sophos, Kaspersky, Cylance, WebRoot, and other Endpoint Protection products

Virtualization and Containerization

  • VMware ESXi, Proxmox, VxRail, Hyper-V, Docker, Kubernetes, and other virtualization & containerization technologies

Physical Security and Operational Technology

  • IP CCTV camera, VMS, and other integrated physical security management software

Industrial and IoT Protocols

  • Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, MQTT, Internet of Things, Operational Technology (OT), SCADA

Monitoring and Incident Response

  • Grafana, Zabbix, PRTG, New Relic, LogicMonitor, Device42, SolarWinds, Splunk and other SIEM solutions

IT Service and Workflow Management

  • ClickUp, Asana, Remedy, ClearQuest, Oracle Workflow, Siebel, Confluence, Jira, Kayako

ERP and CRM Platforms

  • Dynamics 365 Business Central, Salesforce, Zoho Suite, ERPNext, SugarCRM, HubSpot

Modern Workplace Productivity and Collaboration Suites

  • MS Project, MS Visio, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, Lark Suite
  • Unified communications strategy at scale (MS Teams, Zoom, Slack administration)
  • Hybrid/remote workforce technology enablement and enterprise mobility management

Contact Center and Communication Tools

  • Vonage Contact Center, Vonage Business Communications, 3CX, RingCentral, SightCall, Dragon Medical One

Industry-Specific Applications

  • AdvancedMD, Athena Health, Verint Monet Workforce Manager, SiteTracker

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ENTERPRISE SHARED TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP | 2023–2025

GLOBAL SUPPORT MANAGER | Technology Elite 2025

  • Led multi-regional 24x7 support operations across three time zones
  • Reduced MTTR from 4 hours to 45 minutes through operational redesign and governance controls
  • Standardized global operating model with executive reporting and performance cadence
  • Oversaw vulnerability and patch compliance programs for international enterprise clients
  • Aligned resource planning and capability development to global demand forecasting

AVP – Head of Cloud, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity | Frontier Towers Associates 2024

  • Lead enterprise cloud, infrastructure, and cybersecurity operations for the Philippines’ largest independent tower leasing company, supporting over 5,000 nationwide telecom assets. Accountable for platform resilience, regulatory compliance, technology investment planning, and operational governance aligned to corporate growth strategy.
  • Directed multi-domain teams across infrastructure, security, and service operations with KPI governance and executive reporting cadence
  • Strengthened operational resilience through structured risk governance, capacity planning, and vendor strategy
  • Partnered with executive leadership on IT investment planning, budget governance, and long-term technology roadmap

IT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER | IPSTAR Australia 2023–2024

  • Managed 500+ mission-critical servers supporting satellite communications networks
  • Reduced enterprise risk exposure by 85% within six months, achieving ISO 27001 audit readiness
  • Established SOC and DevSecOps governance frameworks, improving incident response efficiency by 70%

IT SERVICE MANAGER | Techromatic MSP (via Tahche Outsourcing) 2020–2023

  • Scaled managed services delivery model, improving utilization from 50% to 85% while restoring SLA compliance
  • Reduced backlog by 90% through workflow redesign and accountability structures
  • Implemented financial and performance governance dashboards improving margin visibility and resource optimization
  • Delivered executive reporting on SLA, MTTR, CSAT, revenue per engineer, and retention metrics

IT OPERATIONS MANAGER | imfree Inc 2019–2020

  • Managed multi-cloud IT operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments supporting app development teams
  • Reduced vendor costs by 30% through contract renegotiation and bandwidth optimization
  • Rationalized SaaS portfolio to eliminate waste and improve governance discipline
  • Led audit preparation and compliance evidence coordination across cloud, DR, and IAM domains

IT & FACILITIES MANAGER | Staff Domain 2018–2019

  • Led office and data center buildouts with regulatory compliance oversight
  • Implemented disaster recovery governance and coordinated PEZA and safety audits
  • Managed infrastructure and security vendors ensuring operational and regulatory alignment

FOUNDER & STRATEGIC ADVISOR (PART-TIME) | 13th Octet / immedi8Tech 2016–Present

  • Founded and scaled a managed services practice delivering recurring revenue growth and enterprise governance
  • Led regulated client transformation programs spanning cloud migration, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization
  • Built operating models, workforce plans, and governance frameworks aligned to growth and risk control

NETWORK ADMIN / INTERIM IT MANAGER | Vitarich Corporation 2017

  • Delivered ₱4M cost reduction on ₱36M infrastructure and ERP upgrade through architecture and vendor optimization
  • Led nationwide WAN modernization, ERP upgrades, and enterprise collaboration migration
  • Established business continuity programs and enterprise security controls across multi-site operations

Cybersecurity Solutions Engineer | iboss Asia | Clark, Pampanga 11/2015 – 11/2016

Technical pre- and post-sales subject matter expert for iboss Secure Web Gateway platform (advanced threat protection, granular app management, SSL management) and Threat Console platform (behavioral sandboxing and IPS, network anomaly detection, and incident response center) for the Asia Pacific region.

Sr. Network Engineer | Accenture Philippines | Deployed to multiple locations 1/2012 – 11/2015

  • IO-Superstar Awardee in the Infrastructure Outsourcing Business Unit at Accenture
  • Senior Network and Security Engineer for the IS Telecom Italia Project
  • IT Infrastructure Expert - Data Networking Technology Program, active student participant
  • Senior Network Operations Engineer for Singapore's Ministry of Health Holdings' National Electronic Health Record Project
  • Network Implementation Engineer, Project Point-of-Contact, and Project Team Leader for several clients of Verizon Enterprise Global Solutions Engineering and Design, e.g., Bridgestone, ABN-AMRO, Marsh and McLennan, Puma, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Johnson&Johnson, Johnson Controls International, and Delphi

SPOC Helpdesk | TELUS International Philippines | Cubao, Quezon City 11/2010 – 12/2011

Single point of contact IT help desk for internal and outsourced TELUS employees

Technical Support Professional (Network) | Sykes Asia | Gilmore, Quezon City 8/2007 – 11/2010

  • Network Operations Center Tier 1.5 Engineer (AT&T Managed Network Services under the Managed Router Service and Enhanced Virtual Private Network Service)
  • Consistent top CSAT recipient from different clients and counterparts in the US and SG centers

IT Instructor | The Lewis College | Sorsogon City 6/2005 – 4/2006

IT Instructor for the College of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and other students at the Tertiary and Secondary levels

ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE

FOUNDER & STRATEGIC ADVISOR (PART-TIME) | 13th Octet 2016–Present

Founded and scaled a managed services and advisory practice delivering enterprise cloud, cybersecurity, and governance solutions across multi-site and regulated environments.

  • Designed and implemented MSP operating models, pricing frameworks, and governance structures for new and scaling service providers
  • Led cloud migration, DevSecOps enablement, and security transformation programs across Azure and hybrid environments
  • Developed cybersecurity risk assessment and compliance readiness programs aligned with ISO 27001 and cyber insurance requirements
  • Architected and deployed identity, endpoint, SASE, and SIEM solutions across multi-client environments
  • Provided executive-level advisory on service delivery optimization, financial governance, and technology investment strategy
  • Operate selectively alongside enterprise leadership roles, focusing on advisory and architecture engagements.

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EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION

Ongoing executive education in:

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

EDUCATION

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) Central Luzon State University | Ongoing
  • Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology at The Lewis College, Sorsogon City (a LASSO/De La Salle Supervised School) | 2000-2005
  • Academic Excellence Awardee and Best in Thesis Awardee
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Mapua Institute of Technology, Intramuros, Manila Campus | 2009-2010