I have extensive experience in the information security, educational, and technical fields, including IT operations and planning, cybersecurity architecture and response, and training development and presentation. I am currently working for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration helping the aviation critical infrastructure industry meet requirements designed to combat malicious cyber actor activities.I hold an MBA with emphasis in Informatics/Information Assurance completed while working in the National Information Assurance Training and Education Center (NIATEC), an NSA "Center of Academic Excellence" focusing on key cybersecurity projects. I continue to seek to contribute to the cybersecurity community where my diverse skills and over 10,000 hours of public speaking and learning management experience make me uniquely qualified to lead, adapt, and facilitate effective security efforts.