Resume
I'm a cybersecurity professional with over five years of experience in information security, risk management, and incident response. My expertise covers various areas, including cloud security, vulnerability management, and security operations. I have successfully led security initiatives, conducted technical audits, and implemented robust security frameworks to safeguard organizational assets. With a strong foundation in both technical and leadership skills, I am dedicated to promoting a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement within teams and organizations.
Experience
Principal Security Engineer
Monks • 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%
- Directed teams to reduce global incident response times by 35%
Security Engineering Lead
Monks (formerly Media.Monks) • 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
Monks (formerly MightyHive) • 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
Information Security Network, Inc • Sep 2019 → Sep 2021
- Led virtual seminars, training, and events such as BSides and Hack Pensacola
- Promoted security awareness/education in collaboration with DC850
- Aligned IT and security objectives with nonprofit strategies
Security Operations Analyst II
Creative Breakthroughs, Inc • Dec 2020 → Jul 2021
- Triaged and validated level one escalations, leading incident response for the SOC
- Assisted engineering teams with issue resolution and procedural enhancements
- Created playbooks and documentation tailored to client environments
IT Security Specialist
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners • Mar 2020 → Dec 2020
- Implemented a security awareness program that improved phishing detection by 40%
- Triaged alerts, forensics, and incident response across 1k CJIS-certified systems
- Applied CIS and NIST controls to public and emergency support systems
Education & Certifications
Education
MS Information Security Engineering
SANS Technology Institute • Jan 2024 → Present
- Defensible Security Architecture & Engineering
- Hacking Techniques & Incident Response
- IT Security Planning, Policy, & Leadership
- Security Essentials
BAS Cybersecurity
Pensacola State College • Dec 2020
- National Technical Honor Society Member
- Cyber Defense Club Training Officer & CTF Lead
- Computer Science & Mathematics Academic Scholar
- Three-time National Cyber League Gold Bracket Finalist
Certifications
GIAC
CompTIA
Mile2
ISC2
Skills
Critical Skills
Security Knowledge
Frameworks & Standards
Technologies & Tools
Programming & Automation