“Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody's watching, and doing as you say you would do.”― Roy T. BennettI have always been known as the “go-to” person that gets things done correctly when no one is looking. I pride myself on accountability, dedication, and ability to foresee possible future risks, calmly diffuse crisis situations, and quickly devise innovative solutions.With 25+ years of diverse experience creating large Security and IT programs and strategies, leading teams, and managing multi-million-dollar portfolios, I have had demonstrated results driving security awareness, increasing revenue, reducing costs, mitigating risks, and integrating technology with the organizational goals. Over the years, I have developed comprehensive technical knowledge, including software development, SaaS, networking, and SIEM. In my recent role as Senior Director of IT & Security, I have built the Security function from the ground up, including developing, establishing, and directing the security direction and vision for a global organization and building a highly effective strategy that aligns technology with business goals. As a leader, my focus has been on developing and empowering my team and translating needs into a shared vision in order to accomplish unprecedented results.My areas of expertise include: IT Security Management, Operations, & Enterprise Architecture Strategic Planning & Execution Team Leadership & Development Project Management Information Protection & Analysis Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Disaster Recovery Planning Vulnerability & Risk Management Crisis Management Emotional Intelligence Critical ThinkingOutside of work, you’ll find me listening to music, playing the drums, and most importantly, spending time with family.I always welcome new business connections, so please feel free to send me a request here on LinkedIn.