Carolyn Homan
Herndon,VA
Summary
Mission-driven Intelligence Analyst with over 16 years of experience leveraging advanced research and analytical skills to identify and mitigate potential threats. Proven track record in financial services, critical infrastructure, law enforcement investigations, cyber crime, and intelligence analysis demonstrates a commitment to excellence in high-pressure environments. Expertise includes collecting and analyzing intelligence, producing comprehensive threat assessments and risk evaluations, and promptly escalating critical information. Recognized for strong leadership in designing and implementing effective business plans, procedures, and strategies that drive growth and enhance performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operations Officer
Trinity Comics
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Dynamic innovative enterprise in e-commerce artist representation and convention services dedicated to offering exceptional experiences to customers and clients.
- Executed operational strategies to align with organizational objectives. Managed e-commerce operations, including customer service, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
- Facilitates support and counsel for artist representation, optimizing bookings and contract negotiations.
- Directed logistics coordination for convention services, streamlining event execution. Guided cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration and improving communication. Maintained strong vendor relationships, enhancing overall service quality for events.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities to optimize operational efficiency and streamline workflows.
- Leveraged experience through vital management positions guiding business to success.
- Supported business growth through strategic planning and process development.
- Streamlined company processes and procedures while enhancing customer satisfaction.
VP/Senior Specialist Information Security Analyst
Bank Of New York Mellon
11.2017 - 01.2023
- Contributed to elite cyber threat intelligence (CTI) team by monitoring emerging cyber threats and assessing potential third and fourth party risks to mitigate broader company risks.
- Conducted cyber threat triage and escalations to information security division teams. Coordinated outreach with multiple information security division teams to ensure effective collaboration. Led projects analyzing data to identify mitigation and improvement opportunities.
- Authored diverse analytic products, including country threat assessments, advanced persistent threat actor (APT) profiles, cyber criminal threat actor profiles, quarterly insider threat trends, social engineering trends, and ransomware.
- Served as intermediary for cyber war games addressing regulatory standards and fostering general cyber security awareness/preparedness.
- Evaluated open source and vendor reporting to identify trends and issues. Acted as liaison for vendors, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Supported vendor management efforts to enhance operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior team members.
Cyber Intelligence Analyst
Catapult Consultants
07.2015 - 11.2017
- Contracted to FBI Cyber Division, delivering thoroughly-vetted intelligence products to senior government decision-makers and USIC partners.
- Engaged with private sector FBI partners, offering cyber-related critical infrastructure insights and analysis for US financial services sector.
- Enhanced operations of international cyber crime coordination cell (IC4) through strategic partnerships with law enforcement. Identified and apprehended cyber criminals by leveraging advanced analytics techniques. Employed social network analytics for precise targeting in complex cyber environments. Executed comparative transactional analysis to support tactical operations.
Intelligence Analyst 2
Lee County Sheriff's Office
11.2006 - 04.2015
- Led intelligence collection efforts through open source research and advanced geographic profiling. Applied i2 Analyst Notebook and ArcGIS for comprehensive analysis of spatial data. Created timely intelligence products, directly supporting field operations and enhancing effectiveness. Conducted facial recognition analysis to uncover links between individuals of interest. Assessed suspicious activity reports, identifying trends to guide future intelligence operations.
- Enhanced homeland security operations by conducting detailed analytical research for FBI JTTF. Delivered support during significant events to ensure mission success. Managed Leo Virtual Command Center (VCC) boards, coordinating information flow for public events and training.
- Engaged in hands-on law enforcement activities, focusing on search warrants and surveillance operations. Supported asset identification efforts linked to criminal investigations. Collaborated on cases addressing domestic terrorism, organized crime, and money laundering. Actively participated in enforcement actions against illegal activities and criminal enterprises.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
Education
Master of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Charles Town, WV, USA2014
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL, USA2010
Skills
- Threat mitigation strategies
- Policy and process development
- Collection management
- Excellent writing and critical thinking skills
- Experience with ransomware and BEC threats
- Effective communication
- Logistics management
- Performance optimization
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer
Trinity Comics
06.2023 - 01.2026
VP/Senior Specialist Information Security Analyst
Bank Of New York Mellon
11.2017 - 01.2023
Cyber Intelligence Analyst
Catapult Consultants
07.2015 - 11.2017
Intelligence Analyst 2
Lee County Sheriff's Office
11.2006 - 04.2015
Master of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Florida Gulf Coast University