Hi, I'm Peter Molina.
I build secure, digital solutions.

A passionate professional specializing in creating user-centric solutions. I turn complex problems into simple designs.

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About Me

Hello! I'm Peter, a dedicated professional based in Los Angeles. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, I have developed a strong skill set in IT, cybersecurity, technical project management, strategic planning, and digital innovation.

My journey began when I discovered my passion for anything and everything tech. Since then, I've worked with diverse teams across multiple industries to deliver high-impact results. I believe in continuous learning and adapting to new challenges.

When I'm not working, you can find me enjoying time with family, experimenting with new tech, or reading something by Stephen King.

20+

Years Experience

TS/SCI w/ FSP

Clearance Level

Resume & Experience

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Director of Information Technology and Information Security

2017 - Present
HRL Laboratories

Lead enterprise transformation by aligning people, processes, and technology with business strategy. Direct IT operations across multiple sites supporting 1,200+ staff, ensuring reliable digital experiences and high service desk satisfaction. Manage a 60-person IT team with <5% attrition, oversee a $30M+ budget, and negotiate multimillion-dollar vendor contracts to optimize costs and scale services. Key achievements include CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification (110/110), SOC/ISO-aligned policies safeguarding sensitive data, enterprise Microsoft 365 deployment, and KPIs driving measurable service improvements across IT and operations.

Systems Engineer

2015 - 2017
HRL Laboratories

Honed my technical skills by managing a robust Windows domain environment completing various infrastructure and organizational implementations, such as a new VoIP system and a SharePoint environment upgrade and migration. I led an enterprise-level project directing the technical and operational response to close system vulnerabilities. This effort drove strategic enhancements to our overall cybersecurity resilience and threat detection capabilities.

Systems Engineer

2011 - 2015
AeroVironment (AV)

Engineered and supported enterprise-grade infrastructure to ensure organizational resilience and business continuity. My work included designing high-availability storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions to safeguard business operations. I partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver innovative IT solutions and optimized a large-scale VMware environment supporting over 200 virtual machines to enhance collaboration and productivity for distributed teams.

Systems Engineer

2010 - 2011
Cal Net Technology

As an MSP consultant, I served as a trusted technology advisor for over 10 small business clients, aligning IT solutions with their unique business needs to improve organizational effectiveness. By implementing proactive maintenance and responsive support, I was responsible for the end-to-end administration of their IT environments, consistently achieving 99.9% system uptime and ensuring operational stability.

Master of Business Administration

2009 - 2011
Pepperdine University, Graziadio Business School

Graduated with an MBA with a focus on Global Business

My Skills

Systems Engineering & Administration

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Technical Project Management

Strategy & Leadership

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Location

Los Angeles, CA