In this role, I manage cybersecurity and ensure compliance with industry regulations. I advise various local city governments and agencies. I review the strategy and business design of an organization, perform threat analysis, provide risk management and assessments, and conduct penetration testing on company systems. I forecast future security challenges, collaborate with outside engineering teams, identify, and treat any breaches or incidents within the systems, provide endpoint management services and disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.

Shuffle is an Open Source Security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) tool that aims to bring all the capabilities necessary to transfer data throughout an enterprise with plug-and-play Apps, making automation approachable for everyone. In this role, I lead strategic growth initiatives, established vital partnerships, and drove revenue expansion in the dynamic cybersecurity landscape. I collaborated closely with the executive team to shape the company's trajectory while fostering innovative solutions that empower businesses to safeguard their digital assets.

As a STEM Instructor at Stemistry, I have the opportunity to teach coding, IoT, robotics, and cybersecurity concepts to kids and young adults in a fun and engaging manner. I am responsible for developing and delivering lesson plans and activities that align with Stemistry's curriculum, assessing student progress, and providing regular feedback and support to help them achieve their goals.In addition to teaching, I collaborate with other instructors to ensure program consistency and quality and prepare classroom materials and equipment to create a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students. I also stay up-to-date with industry developments and participate in professional development opportunities to enhance my teaching skills.

In this role, I aligned IT and the government management consultant business unit by expanding strategic relationships, driving long-term growth, and offering support for data-driven decisions. I developed governance and a solid structure for advanced cyber-vigilant technology and information. I lead planning of Federal Information Security Management Act, International Organization for Standardization, and National Institute of Standards and Technology crosswalks and mapping. I oversee multiple strategic initiatives, proposal development, and profit and loss efforts and reporting. I enhanced infrastructure, risk management, and governance. I expanded data security and privacy controls. To reduce vulnerability to phishing and waling attempts, I facilitated monthly employee security workshops.Key Projects: * US Treasury Agency Contracts: Oversee portfolio of government Information Technology contracts directing cross-functional, multiplatform services valued at over $8 million. * Fortune 500 Oil and Gas Company: Stabilized application and network security issues; secured mobile devices; and applied data back-up and recovery plan to achieve over $2 million in cost savings. * Enterprise Security Strategy and Framework: Created and executed the strategic integration of NIST-800, Risk Management policies, FISMA, ITIL, Cybersecurity frameworks, and ISO/IEC 27001/27002 controls. * Tool Evaluation, Selection, and Implementation: Information Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance, security information and event management, automated vulnerability management, penetration testing, application whitelisting, data loss prevention, intrusion detection system/intrusion prevention system, web filtering, malware defense systems for endpoints and network perimeter, and mobile device management policy. Accountable for designing, building, testing and implementing security systems architecture within the organization's IT network architecture.

In this role, I built strong communication with global clients in Cybersecurity governance that provides a wholistic view of how an organization controls its security, including defining its risk appetite, building accountability frameworks, and establishing responsibilities to build effective business decisions.

In this role, I implemented various tactics in passive and active information gathering. I mapped client networks with Nmap and performed pcap analysis with Wireshark. I leveraged the Metasploit Framework, conducted exploitation, analyzed post-exploitation and privilege escalation. I performed various security simulations like web exploitation and buffer overflows conducted Windows forensics and Intrusion Analysis (MITRE, Cyber Kill Chain, & Diamond Model), and implemented a Zero Trust architecture. I monitored Incident Response lifecycle via triage and investigation while creating action plans (e.g. live response, containment, escalation, and recovery). I leveraged tools and skills with Splunk, Security Onion, Kibana, Cyberchef, and Squert.Key Achievements:* I analyzed client’s Kubernetes ecosystems and Docker containers. I created K8s operators and created scripts for different automation needs for container platform. * I ensured CI/CD and DevSecOps best practices and compliance for application release and deployment. * I analyzed docker images with Dockerfile, Java applications with Jib, and Cloud Native buildpacks using Paketo and Spring boot. * I used tools and systems like VMware ESXi, vCenter, DRS, vSAN, NSX, IDPS, URL analysis, and Distributed Firewall.

In this role, I contributed leadership and expertise to the vision, strategic thinking, secure design, impact, and enhancement of a Fleet Management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) product delivering all-in-one vehicle management, Artificial Intelligence-driven data analytics, and a ride-hail booking management platform. Secured competitive advantage by creating intellectual property. Lead collaboration with diverse engineering, operations and customer support teams. Performed vulnerability testing, risk analyses and security assessments.Key Achievements:* I led SaaS business development that created over $1 million in potential income opportunities with network partners.* Served as subject matter expert in conducting web and mobile application security vulnerabilities assessments using Static Application Security Test (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Test (DAST) using scanning tools and knowledge of Secure SDLC and Security standards like OWASP, CWE, and NIST.* I assisted in the creation of an open source semi-automated driving system to replace OEM Advanced driver-assistance systems.

In this role, I served as adviser and partner to International Accelerator Lab, addressing business needs and data security architecture. I identified key performance catalysts and crafted business cases. I translated data into business value. I applied overarching analytics strategy. I advanced digital transformation. I conducted enterprise assets and value analyses to inform decision making and regulatory reporting. To ensure achievement of client and financial goals, I executed global product management practices.Key Achievement:* I raised over $1.25 million in seed funds.* I facilitated secure scrum and agile team management frameworks which helped streamline processes and reduce application development time by 30%.* I demonstrated success with DevSecOps and secure CI/CD architecture, unification of product portfolios, and coordination of SaaS/Cloud native product lines.

I served in the role of Director of Operations for 4 years following advancement from sales. I oversaw a niche private-label Ethnic frozen and dry foods product from inception to stocking and delivery within an international supermarket and wholesale company. I engaged in advanced branding, packaging, and business development strategies to accelerate product SKUs. Under my leadership, the company:* Secured company’s security by 68% by implementing payment account data security through enhancements in PCI Security Standards.* Ranked within the Inc.5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies.* Acquired several large and small chain clients through targeted private label strategies.* Increased revenue by 300% to over $3 million in 2 years.