With over 20 years of experience in fortifying enterprise IT cyber protection and maximizing compliance with regulatory and industry standards, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the field of cybersecurity. My career journey spans military cybersecurity defense, graduate-level security education, and IT leadership within Fortune 500 companies.

Career Background

Currently, I serve as an independent Cybersecurity Consultant and a Cryptographic Warfare Officer at the U.S. Navy Reserve, where I play a pivotal role in defending Naval information systems. I also lead the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program and the Cyber Center of Excellence at Grand Canyon University.

My previous roles include serving as an Executive Officer in the U.S. Army Reserve from 2011 to 2022, where I oversaw information security for military facilities and medical research labs. I have also held technical and communications positions at AT&T, T-Mobile, and the U.S. Army, contributing to my extensive background in cybersecurity and IT.

Expertise & Impact

I specialize in advancing organizations' security postures, standards, and compliance through comprehensive enterprise strategies. My work is focused on protecting assets, data, and intellectual property in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

Key career highlights include establishing a nationally recognized Cyber Center of Excellence, enabling a partner to meet AWS cybersecurity requirements on the first attempt, and significantly improving compliance with FISMA, NIST, and ISO guidelines in an Army Reserve unit. Additionally, I have identified critical security vulnerabilities that saved AT&T hundreds of thousands of dollars and drastically reduced network outage times.

Key Skills

Information Security

Cybersecurity

Strategic Planning

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Information Security Governance

Threat and Vulnerability Management

Cloud Computing

Project Management

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Communication

Accolades

“Single-handedly created an effective cybersecurity program incorporating state-of-the-art technology.” – CEO, Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance

“His depth of knowledge is unmatched at the university level.” – CISO, Grand Canyon University

This course is designed to share my deep understanding of cybersecurity and information technology, helping you to advance your career and master the skills needed to succeed in the field.