Inventor, author, speaker, and professor on datacenter and enterprise cloud computing topics. Employed as Senior Director, Technology at AccountabilIT, a customer-driven IT services company (formerly ClearPointe). Delivering next-generation technology management services to customers around the world. A cloud architect that helps businesses stay competitive. A Microsoft Azure MVP and Security MVP, awarded seventeen times (2007-2025) as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). MVPs make up a global community of about 3,000 technical experts and across 90 countries who share a passion for technology, a willingness to help others, and a commitment to community. A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Human Resources Management from the University of Colorado at Boulder. An Adjunct Professor at the University of Arkansas Little Rock (2007-2024), teaching pro-bono a course in cloud computing management that is open to all Arkansas residents.Co-author of the 2021 book Azure Arc-Enabled Kubernetes and Server from Apress and four books in the industry-standard reference work, System Center Operations Manager: Unleashed from SAMS publishing (2005-2013). From 2012 to 2015, the author of cloud and datacenter columns published weekly to CBS Technology beats like TechRepublic and ZDNet. Personal passions include 4-wheeling in a ‘Black Ops’ Jeep Wrangler and running a second business, the visionary art clothing company Lit Like Luma.A U.S. Navy computer scientist, and retired Lieutenant Commander. Worked for NATO in Europe and aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. Earned the Computer Scientist sub-specialty and served as chief of network operations for NATO during the former Yugoslavia conflict. A veteran of the Persian Gulf War.Principal industry certifications:Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified Azure Security Engineer AssociateMicrosoft Sentinel Black Belt V1Microsoft Certified Product Influencer -- Cloud Security 2021, 2022MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure — Certified 2018Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Private CloudCMSP: Certified Managed Services Professional