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* Developed and Implemented a Comprehensive Security Program, including policies, procedures, and standards, resulting in zero security-related incidents throughout tenure.* Led Security Risk Assessments and Compliance Initiatives: Spearheaded company-wide risk assessments and compliance audits (SOC 2 Type 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, & HIPAA), ensuring adherence to industry regulations and achieving certification with zero significant findings in the last three audit cycles.* Leveraged GRC automation software (Vanta) to enhance compliance efficiency, streamline risk management processes, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards, reducing compliance costs by more than 50%.* Completed over 100 security questionnaires, directly supporting sales opportunities by addressing client security requirements, building trust, and enabling faster deal closures through clear communication on compliance and risk posture.* Implemented a comprehensive security awareness training program using online training vendors to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices, reducing security incidents and fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness.* Managed a cross-functional team of analysts, engineers, and IT professionals, coordinating the implementation of security technologies (e.g., SIEM, WAF, MDM) that significantly improved threat detection capabilities.

Designed and implemented strategies for integrating enterprise e-commerce systems following a micro-services architecture.

Led a team developing a secure communication platform for healthcare professionals using AngularJS with RESTful APIs deployed using Docker Swarm.

Developed and deployed RESTful HTTP APIs for a multi-tenant SaaS e-commerce platform. Implemented a serverless architecture using Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem including EC2 , Lambda and API Gateway. Integrated third-party API's to leverage best-of-breed API services.

Consulted with clients in the fintech sector to design and build scalable service-oriented applications. Implemented distributed services integrated using a service bus architecture. Built continuous integration and automated deployment pipelines.

Developed personal financial management applications for a network of credit unions and community banks. Implemented distributed services using a service bus architecture. Built RESTful APIs to deliver rewards program data aggregating multiple data sources. Organized continuous learning activities including professional seminars and lightning talks.