Builder, breaker, defender, hamburger flipper, and water slider maker. I specialize in various aspects of technologies focusing on (data, networks, applications, and systems), cloud computing, security & compliance.My experience has taught me that thoughtful collaboration, continuous learning, and humility make a fantastic outcome possible. I consistently challenge myself by delivering "usable security," ensuring I adapt security to a unique persona's needs.I have a mix of managerial skills for juggling tasks and personnel alongside an advanced working knowledge in application security, vulnerability management, and incident response.I know how to put individual strengths to their best use while maintaining an upbeat attitude to keep team members and customers positive.I have been doing security engineering long enough to know what you don’t know and have some real stories to share.I am transparent because I have learned that explaining the “why” makes the “what” simple to digest. This is especially important when saying “no.” If I provide the context, my assumptions, and motivations, and they are wrong, the other person will have a chance to help me see a better way.I can make other humans (real world, normal ones) understand and care about complex things without hurting their brains.I am a hands-on, pragmatic engineer who understands security's importance and has experience helping companies, individuals, or teams bring security to their world in practical ways, regardless of their budget and expertise.I appreciate simplicity over complexity. I detest 70-page pdf reports that could have been condensed into 200 words.I am Interrupt driven. Most people are taught to try to tune out distractions because there are many urgent but unimportant requests. Tuning them out is a mistake. I listen carefully to the noise because I can pick out the valuable data.With strong relationship-building skills, I facilitate productive conversations and resolve conflicts to ensure progress on critical priorities. I embrace diverse perspectives and am willing to disagree and commit to the benefit of moving forward.I only will work remotely. I have been doing this for several years successfully; it ensures I provide the best possible output by controlling my work environment and removing the stress of a daily commute. In addition, increasing my work output has taught me how to be a better communicator and turned me into a more interactive employee.