About Me

Career Overview

I’m an accomplished cybersecurity and IT operations leader with more than 12 years of experience managing complex enterprise environments. My career spans government and commercial sectors, including nuclear energy and defense. I’ve led multi‑million dollar divestiture and transformation projects, stewarded global service delivery, and championed DevSecOps practices to bridge the gap between development, security and operations. My teams have delivered Authority to Operate (ATO) packages for critical systems, reduced incident response times by over 40 percent through automation, and migrated legacy applications into secure, scalable cloud architectures.

My leadership style combines strategic vision with hands‑on technical expertise. I believe in empowering diverse teams with the right tools, clear communication and continuous learning. Forbes, advises that clear and regular communication channels are essential for distributed teams and recommends platforms like Slack, Jira and Zoom to ensure everyone stays aligned. I’ve embraced these practices to manage staff across multiple time zones, setting expectations around response times and using translation tools when needed. Time management and flexibility are equally important; encouraging flexible schedules accommodates different time zones and helps remote colleagues maintain a healthy work–life balance.

Security is non‑negotiable. I prioritize secure coding practices, least‑privilege access and regular training. Extending this mindset to enterprise operations means proactively monitoring systems, encrypting data at rest and in transit, and integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline.

Professional Philosophy

Certifications & Credentials

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• ITIL Master and ITIL 4 Managing Professional

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Project Management Institute - Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

Remote Leadership & Global Reach

Having managed distributed teams across six countries, I’m adept at navigating cultural differences and time‑zone challenges. I emphasize the importance of cultural sensitivity and fostering a sense of team through regular video calls and informal check‑ins. By practicing empathy and granting team members autonomy, I build trust and encourage innovation. These skills make me well‑suited for fully remote roles, where collaboration and security must work hand in hand.

Personal Statement

Curiosity drives me. I’m passionate about exploring emerging technologies—AI, machine learning, zero‑trust architectures—and applying them responsibly to enhance security and performance. Outside of work, I mentor aspiring cybersecurity professionals and contribute to industry communities. My goal is to continuously learn, share knowledge and contribute to a safer digital world.