Leadership Philosophy
There are lots of "Security Experts" that say NO. I say "Let's solve this problem!"
The business needs to run, and security—if planned well—can be a part of the business without being a hindrance. 100% Security is NOT a thing; managing security risk to align with risk appetite should be the goal.
Core Capabilities & Focus Areas
- Regional Cybersecurity Leadership: Technical authority over cybersecurity operations, digital defense, and risk management across sensitive infrastructure and defense programs.
- Classified Governance & RMF: Direct RMF accreditation processes and sustain continuous compliance across DoD, JSIG, and NIST SP 800-53 standards.
- Enterprise Threat Defense: Architect and manage IDS/IPS, SIEM, device hardening, and continuous monitoring optimized for hybrid and cloud environments.
- Secure SDLC & Architecture: Integrate security controls directly into software development lifecycles and enterprise hardware platforms to eliminate vulnerabilities early.
- Executive & Stakeholder Liaison: Primary point of contact for government officials, defense customers, and internal leadership on security posture and compliance.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and mentor cybersecurity teams to drive continuous operational improvement, threat monitoring, and audit readiness.
- Pragmatic Risk Alignment: Champion a modern, agile security approach that protects critical assets while enabling seamless operational execution.
Education & Credentials
University of Florida
B.S. Computer Engineering
(ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional
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