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As a Marine Corps veteran and seasoned IT executive with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in information security and compliance within dynamic, publicly traded environments. My career is marked by a strong technical acumen in designing and implementing security systems, managing cloud security, and ensuring regulatory compliance.In my current role as Director of Security, Infrastructure, and Cloud Engineering at Bitcoin Depot, I develop and enforce comprehensive security policies across both traditional IT and on-chain environments. My responsibilities include designing and managing key management strategies, overseeing custodial wallet security, and establishing protocols for secure on-chain operations. I lead initiatives to enhance cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and integrate it securely with blockchain technologies, while also conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with industry standards.Previously, as Chief Strategy & Technology Officer at Tenax Solutions, I spearheaded the development of security architectures for SaaS and cloud environments, integrating security best practices throughout the product lifecycle and managing compliance programs for publicly traded companies. I excelled in communicating security risks and strategies to stakeholders and developing security awareness programs.At Kingland Systems, I led global SOC operations and managed cloud security, implementing measures to ensure compliance with standards such as HIPAA, SOC 2, and GDPR. My focus was on integrating security into the DevSecOps lifecycle and overseeing vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.My earlier roles include leading SOC operations at Shazam, Inc., where I optimized processes for real-time monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. My technical expertise extends to managing cloud transitions and enhancing IT infrastructure security. I am dedicated to driving impactful security initiatives and innovations, leveraging my extensive background in cybersecurity and risk management.