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Wilfrido "Willie" Mata has extensive work experience in the field of cybersecurity and technical infrastructure. Wilfrido "Willie" worked as a Security and Compliance Officer at Centre Technologies, where they developed the ARTIS Program based on industry frameworks and standards. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Technical Infrastructure at the Harris County Sheriff's Office, where they successfully built and managed a large network infrastructure. Wilfrido "Willie" also worked as a Senior Network Administrator at First Sierra Financial Inc, overseeing network operations across multiple sites. Earlier in their career, they held various roles at Dow Chemical, including managing network and security operations and ensuring compliance with regulations. Prior to their civilian career, Willie served in the US Army as a Squad Leader, gaining valuable experience in teamwork and dedication.

Wilfrido "Willie" Mata, CISM, CRISC, CISA, CMMC-AB (RP) has a comprehensive education history in the field of technology and cybersecurity. In 1982 to 1983, they attended Texas State Technical College and obtained an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Computer Maintenance Technology. In 1997, they briefly attended Southern Methodist University, where they pursued an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) degree with a specialization in Advanced Networking Technologies.

In addition to their formal education, Willie Mata has obtained several certifications throughout their career. In 1997, they earned the MCSE certification from Microsoft. Later on, in 2011, they obtained the CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) and CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) certifications from ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association). In 2015, they further enhanced their professional credentials by acquiring the CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification, also from ISACA. Most recently, in 2021, they became a CMMC-AB Registered Practitioner (RP) through the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (CMMC AB).

Overall, Willie Mata's educational background and certifications demonstrate their dedication to continuous learning and expertise in the fields of technology, cybersecurity, and information systems auditing and control.