Joseph Abt - Resume

About

I am a skilled IT professional specializing in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and enterprise architecture. With highly recognized certifications and a proven record of leadership, I excel in collaborating with customers and team members to deliver impactful solutions. Known for my problem-solving expertise and ability to present strategies to senior leadership, I combine technical knowledge with innovation to thrive in dynamic environments.

Certifications

AWS Solutions Architect Associate: December 2024
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AWS Cloud Practitioner: March 2024
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COMPTIA Security+: March 2023
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Professional Experience

Enterprise Architect | Deputy Team Lead, Mission Assurance Team - Booz Allen Hamilton

July 2023 - Present

Developed and implemented strategic IT architectures for USTRANSCOM, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards and regulations.
Created architectures using Unified Architectural Framework (UAF) and DoD Architectural Framework (DoDAF) best practices.
Led Sparx Enterprise Architecture adoption and training initiatives, optimizing team productivity and enhancing technical capabilities.
Advised on MADSS implementations and conducted thorough security assessments, enhancing system resilience and reliability.
Presented USTRANSCOM architectures to government commands to expand the customer base.
Mined Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to create an architectural database aligned with industry best practices.
Led the development of J6-TA contributions to USTRANSCOM's Security Classification Guide (SCG), addressing future data aggregation concerns and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Summer Games Intern - Booz Allen Hamilton

May - August 2023

Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex challenges, leveraging data analytics and policy expertise.
Designed and presented development strategies to executive leadership, achieving recognition for innovative solutions.

Education

Master's Degree in Cloud Computing Systems - University of Maryland Global Campus, COMPLETED March 2025
B.S. Degree in Cybersecurity - Maryville University, May 2023

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