Passionate Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with Information Systems Security Engineering Professional Concentration (CISSP-ISSEP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) with over 28 years in the Information Technology consulting industry. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Practice Lead for Ventera's Security and Cloud Practice providing business development, management, and oversight of all Infrastructure, Cloud, Security, and DevSecOps client implementations (Government and Commercial). Excels in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and implementation of complex IT systems. Excellent multitasking abilities and diverse experience allow for successful execution of multiple roles within the internal consulting organization and delivery of client projects simultaneously. Effective and efficient communicator in both written and oral capacities with excellent ability to work with both technical and business audiences. Possesses a broad range of technical skills including expertise in AWS and Azure Cloud and on-premise virtualized VMWare environments, architecture, design, and implementation of secure solutions, DevSecOps implementations, security program and policy development, and network, security, and technology assessments. Exceptionally detail oriented, energetic, and successful in both team player and leadership roles.Specialties: AWS and Azure Cloud Implementations, DevSecOps, Secure IT Infrastructure Architecture, Design, Implementation, and Maintenance, IT Infrastructure Operations and Management, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Planning and Testing, IT Assessments, Strategy, and Technology Leadership, Security Policy and Program Development, NIST Risk Management Framework, Security Engineering, Business Development, Certified Information Systems Security Professional with Engineering Concentration (CISSP-ISSEP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)