About

I am a security architect with hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise security solutions to scale. I successfully led teams towards reducing risk, improving incident response time, and meet standards like ISO 27001 and SOC 2. I am adept in creating comprehensive security strategies and promoting continuous improvement.

If you'd like to get in touch, feel free to reach out on LinkedIn or send me an email.

Experience

Global Principal Security Engineer

Jul 2023 → Present
  • Led technical audits to certify multiple sites for ISO 27001, SOC2, TISAX, and TPN
  • Implemented technical controls that reduced global vulnerabilities by 23%
  • Established enterprise-wide security operations and incident response programs

Security Engineering Lead

Jul 2022 → Jul 2023
  • Created policies, procedures, and integration strategies for mergers and acquisitions
  • Led threat hunting, security testing, and vulnerability management initiatives
  • Established global security operations and incident response programs

Information Security Engineer

Jul 2021 → Jul 2022
  • Conducted audits and delivered findings, prioritizing future security initiatives
  • Developed foundational global security operations and engineering programs
  • Acted as a Subject Matter Expert reporting directly to the CISO

Co-founder & Vice President

Sep 2019 → Sep 2021
  • Promoted security awareness and education through collaborations with DC850
  • Led virtual seminars, training, and events such as BSides and Hack Pensacola
  • Aligned IT and security objectives with nonprofit strategies

Skills & Expertise

Critical Skills

Team leadershipProject managementIncident responseCommunicationRisk assessmentStrategic planningCollaborationProblem solving+13 more

Security Domains

Cybersecurity operationsThreat intelligenceRisk managementComplianceIdentity managementCloud securityVulnerability assessmentPenetration testing+2 more

Education & Certifications

Education

Master of Science in Information Security Engineering

SANS Technology Institute

Jan 2024 → Present

Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity

Pensacola State College

Dec 2020

Certifications

CompTIA

Security+PenTest+CySA+Network+A+

Mile2

C)ISSOC)PTEC)DREC)DFE

GIAC

GDSAGSTRTGCIHGSEC