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.
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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 → PresentBachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity
Pensacola State College
Dec 2020Certifications
CompTIA
Security+PenTest+CySA+Network+A+
Mile2
C)ISSOC)PTEC)DREC)DFE
GIAC
GDSAGSTRTGCIHGSEC