About Me

I am a security professional with over a decade of experience spanning cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, networking, systems administration, and technical leadership. Proven ability to secure complex environments, guide cross‑functional teams, and deliver high‑impact security outcomes across enterprise‑scale organizations. Adept at quickly mastering new technologies, analyzing risk, and driving informed decision‑making in fast‑moving technical landscapes. Passionate about strengthening organizational security posture and contributing meaningful, long‑term impact.

I have earned industry-leading certifications such as CISSP, CySA+, CCNA and many others to help expand my skillset and verify my knowledge.

Technical Skills

  • Theat Modeling
  • Risk Assessment
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Pentest Scoping
  • Identity & Access Management (AD, IAM, etc.)
  • Encryption (PKI, PGP, etc.)
  • SDLC & CI/CD
  • Network Configuration (firewalls, routers, switches)
  • System Hardening (servers, endpoints)
  • Server Services (DNS, DHCP, SCCM, IIS, Hyper-V)
  • Cloud Services (AWS IAM, Cognito, KMS, Route 53, EC2, S3, SQS, SNS, etc.)
  • Programming & Scripting (Python, C#, SQL, etc.)

My Experience and Career

I have worked for over a decade in the IT industry, ranging from the largest cloud provider in the world, to mid-sized corporate environments, to start-up online colleges.  I have utilized my skills in cyber security, networking, and systems administration to improve the IT infrastructure and increase workflow.  My responsibilities have included:
  • Performed end‑to‑end security reviews for applications, services, and hardware throughout the SDLC, ensuring secure design, implementation, and deployment across diverse engineering teams.
  • Conducted advanced system architecture analysis to identify design anti‑patterns and systemic risks; executed threat modeling, risk assessments, penetration test scoping, code review, and secure configuration evaluations.
  • Secured critical infrastructure domains including enterprise networking, data centers, region expansions, AI/ML agents, and large‑scale automation systems.
  • Reviewed IAM roles, policies, and permission boundaries to enforce least privilege, strengthen credential hygiene, and validate secure access patterns across multi‑account environments.
  • Delivered high‑impact security decisioning for sensitive workflows and privileged operational approvals.
  • Held weekly consultation office hours to provide early‑stage design guidance, influence architectural decisions, and elevate the security posture of service teams across the organization.
  • Authored and maintained security guidance documentation for Data Center Security, improving CICO processes and standardizing secure operational practices.
  • Collaborated with cross‑functional teams including networking, hardware engineering, compliance, and service owners to drive remediation, validate fixes, and ensure long‑term risk reduction.
  • Deployed and configured firewalls, routers, IPS devices, and on prem servers; created and maintained 50+ physical and virtual Windows servers hosting internal applications, data storage, and SQL databases.
  • Managed firewall rule creation, secure network segmentation, VLANs, DHCP pools, and port configurations.
  • Ensured compliance with PCI DSS and ISO standards by establishing security policies, maintaining documentation, and supporting external audits.
  • Oversaw IAM related services including Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
  • Developed automation and documented processes to streamline server hardening, routine maintenance, and operational workflows.

My Education

I graduated from Shepherd University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology, where I built a strong foundation across networking, cybersecurity, database management, systems design, programming, and business management. My academic work emphasized both technical depth and practical problem‑solving, preparing me for a broad range of roles in the IT and security fields.
After completing my degree, I continued expanding my expertise through industry‑recognized certification programs, deepening my knowledge in cybersecurity, networking, and cloud technologies. This ongoing professional development reflects my commitment to staying current with evolving technologies and strengthening my ability to secure complex, modern environments.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 200-301)
CompTIA CySA+ (CY0-003)
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501)
​Fortinet Network Security Expert 1 & 2 (NSE)
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
​Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)
Project Management Essentials