• Designed and implemented security guardrails for cloud services, ensuring a scalable and defen- sible infrastructure. • Developed role-based access control (RBAC) policies and preventive/detective controls to enforce security policies. • Reviewed and integrated new cloud provider features to enhance security posture. • Collaborated cross-functionally to deliver secure-by-default solutions with minimal friction. • Provided technical leadership in defining and implementing secure cloud infrastructure prac- tice

• Built and secured multi-cloud, multi-region data lakehouses using infrastructure as code (Ter- raform). • Designed and implemented complex data pipelines to support a security-focused data lakehouse. • Integrated security tooling for cloud-native deployments, reducing risk and improving compli- ance. • Mentored team members on secure coding practices and code reviews. • Enhanced workload hardening and service identity practices to improve cloud security.

Responsible for the design, development, automation and implementation of enterprise access patterns within cloud data platforms. Partner with the broader business units to deliver cohesive solutions in the cloud.Engineered CI/CD pipelines for cloud native data platform deployments. Developed best practice and technical implementation guides for cloud data platforms.

Responsible for data security in MetLife’s distributed, big data and cloud data platforms. Designed and developed a big data warehouse for database activity monitoring logs that leverages internal and external systems for data enrichment.

Successfully implemented new database backed initiatives including MetLife’s first all- digital insurance project MyDirect and Microsoft SharePoint. Provided ongoing support for auditing, license registration, and commission systems.

Served as part of the Database Operations team in ensuring the stability, accessibility and scalability of the production database platform. The database environment encompassed hundreds of instances hosting thousands of databases and terabytes of data.

Administered and supported Guilford County's database environments while ensuring high availability, data security and data integrity. Supported the IBM TSM backup and recovery environment and served in the on-call rotation.

Implemented and maintained a wide variety of computer systems for a diverse set of clients including Windows/Linux/UNIX file, print, database and mail servers, routers, firewalls, and LAN/WAN infrastructure. Conducted security and system audits while presenting the results and recommendations in an easy to understand manner.

Implemented and maintained the Local Area Network (LAN), client-server computer systems, and software applications for the Department of Emergency Services. Performed troubleshooting and maintenance functions for components of the computer systems.

Provided support for Guilford County's 2,000 plus node network. Diagnosed and repaired software and hardware problems. Installed new hardware and software, and provided support. Participated in help desk coverage and in the weekly on-call rotation.