Business-savvy technical security leader with 30+ years experience in cybersecurity, information technology, and intelligence including 20 years as a leader, managing teams of up to 40. Demonstrable record of delivering business-enabling security programs in a variety of industries including finance, insurance, entertainment and the US Federal Government. Believes that cybersecurity and technology serve the business and should drive needs. Leads by fostering consensus-driven cultures that allow people ownership and autonomy in their work. Active in the security community both as a volunteer in the Los Angeles metro and as a mentor as an Adjunct Professor in security.

Areas of Expertise: Security Program Management and Development, Board Reporting, Enterprise Security, Enterprise Security Architecture, Application/Product Security, Security Operations, Identity & Access Management, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Management, GRC, Data Governance, Employee Education, Enterprise Risk Management, Incident Response, and Insider Threat.

Education: Master's in Information Technology Management (Colorado State University System); Bachelors in Cybersecurity (University of Maryland System); Cybersecurity Certificate (Ithaca College)

Certifications: CISSP, ISSAP, CRISC, CISM, PMP, SCF, QTE