• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams of investigators, threat analysts, and remediation specialists to ensure efficient resolution of security incidents.• Manage complex incident response efforts, restoring operations with a focus on minimizing downtime and mitigating business impact.• Serve as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders, providing timely updates, detailed incident reports, and strategic recommendations.• Lead post-incident reviews with stakeholders, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance frameworks.• Ensure collaboration across internal and external teams, including legal, IT, and operations, to maintain seamless communication throughout response efforts.• Develop and manage project timelines, deliverables, and metrics to track incident remediation progress and maintain operational excellence.• Foster relationships with key stakeholders to strengthen engagement, align expectations, and ensure continuous improvement in incident response capabilities.

• Led cybersecurity advisory and program management for a Fortune 500 company specializing in security solutions, focusing on enterprise data protection initiatives for Salesforce, SharePoint/OneDrive, APIs, and cloud environments, significantly improving data governance and regulatory compliance.• Spearheaded security tooling evaluations to improve privileged access management, ensuring enhanced compliance and improved security posture without delaying procurement or deployment timelines.• Led the remediation of vulnerabilities identified in security scorecards, collaborating with cross-functional teams to significantly improve overall security performance.• Provided strategic oversight for data engineering, MLOps, and AI initiatives, including leadership of a generative AI Test Kitchen, aligning technological innovation with cybersecurity needs.• Delivered comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments and executive-level briefings, ensuring alignment of cybersecurity initiatives with organizational goals and evolving threats.• Orchestrated an enterprise privacy program for a Fortune 500 company, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and surpassing compliance objectives, resulting in enhanced data protection and privacy.• Spearheaded and successfully executed a security audit remediation effort for a Fortune 50 telecommunications company, achieving full compliance with industry standards and improving security posture.• Led cross-industry risk assessments with an expert command of NIST, ISO, GDPR legal, and regulatory guidelines, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of vulnerabilities and strategic risk mitigation.• Delivered in-depth briefings to C-suite executives and board members on cybersecurity risks and emerging trends to fortify the organization's security posture

• Demonstrated exceptional leadership and operational expertise in overseeing FBI national security programs, encompassing Cyber, Counterintelligence, International Terrorism, Domestic Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Crisis Management and HUMINT.• Managed and led a team of over 100 personnel comprised of agents, analysts, and task force officers across multiple programs and threats, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.• Developed and leveraged key partnerships and liaisons with United States Intelligence Community Agencies, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to mitigate threats, strengthen information sharing, and further mission goals.• Conducted offensive joint operations that effectively addressed identified national security threats and vulnerabilities while gleaning new actionable intelligence, resulting in the neutralization of several high-profile threats.• Provided expert briefings to senior leadership and key stakeholders, including government officials, law enforcement agencies, and private sector partners, to ensure situational awareness, collaboration, and effective decision-making.

• Managed and directed FBI Los Angeles' cyber-criminal program and multiple cyber task forces comprised of agents, task force officers, and intelligence professionals, resulting in improved collaboration and communication across teams.• Provided timely investigative response for various cyber security incidents, including those involving ransomware, corporate data breaches, personal data breaches, botnets, hacking, the Darknet, virtual currency theft, and hacktivism, resulting in successful investigations and prosecutions.• Conducted extensive research on emerging attacks and threat vectors in cybersecurity, analyzing cyber-criminal enterprises to minimize risks to private and public sectors, as well as critical infrastructure.• Established and developed new capabilities to track and forecast future tactics, techniques, and procedures of cyber criminals, resulting in improved preparedness and response to cyber threats.• Collaborated with key international partners and jurisdictions to effectuate large-scale global takedowns, resulting in the disruption of cyber-criminal networks and improved cybersecurity across borders.

• Led planning and execution of offensive intelligence operations against national security threat actors to protect the US from foreign intelligence collection and other malicious activities.• Identified and monitored individuals and entities engaged in activities that undermine US intelligence and defense operations and neutralized those threats.• Monitored foreign government programs aimed at compromising US operations and implemented countermeasures to protect personnel and citizens.• Forged strong partnerships with US Intelligence Community agencies to coordinate global counterintelligence operations and protect national security interests.

• Managed and provided technical leadership to a team of Electrical Engineers responsible for developing cutting-edge hardware and software solutions for the FBI's Operational Technology Division.• Successfully delivered multiple high-profile projects on-time and under budget, resulting in enhanced operational capabilities for the Bureau.• Collaborated with FBI field offices to identify operational needs and built cross-functional teams to provide tailored technical solutions.• Developed strong partnerships with FBI leadership, industry partners, and government agencies to advance the FBI's technology goals and mission.• Aligned FBI research and development strategies with investigative needs to apply innovative solutions to complex technical challenges. Championed emerging technologies and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the FBI's technical operations.• Managed multi-million-dollar budgets, negotiated government contracts, and evaluated contractual performance to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of technical solutions.

• Conducted complex investigations related to national security threats, espionage, terrorism, and other criminal activities, utilizing advanced investigative techniques and methodologies.• Developed and maintained a network of confidential informants and sources to gather intelligence and provide critical information to support investigations.• Analyzed and evaluated intelligence and investigative information to identify trends, patterns, and potential threats, and provided recommendations to senior officials and policy makers.• Conducted surveillance and other specialized operational activities to gather evidence and information, and worked closely with other law enforcement agencies and intelligence community partners to coordinate and execute joint operations.• Participated in the development of intelligence collection plans and strategies, and provided training and guidance to other law enforcement officers on counterintelligence and security matters.• Conducted security assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify weaknesses and potential risks, and implemented mitigation measures to protect personnel, facilities, and information.• Maintained knowledge of emerging threats, technologies, and tradecraft, and remained current on relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to counterintelligence and security.• Prepared and presented intelligence and investigative briefings to senior officials and policy makers, and testified in legal proceedings as a subject matter expert.

• Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for U.S. Army personnel in the field of counterintelligence, covering topics such as threat assessment, surveillance detection, and intelligence analysis.• Instructed and evaluated soldiers on operational skills related to counterintelligence, including interviewing techniques, source operations, and evidence collection and preservation.• Conducted research and analysis of current and emerging threats, and incorporated findings into training materials to ensure soldiers were equipped to effectively combat these threats.

• Distinguished U.S. Veteran with extensive experience in National Security Investigations, force protection, and intelligence collection. Served with distinction in multiple campaigns, including Operation Noble Eagle, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.