Co-founder of Optic Cyber Solutions. Works with clients across sectors to help them secure what matters most. From conducting assessments using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, to CMMC, or the CMMI Cybermaturity Platform, I help implement change in organizations. Supporting clients to translate cybersecurity to support their business needs ensures they can manage their risk and mature their organization.

Develop and teach course on Translating Cybersecurity for SMBs - Using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.

Performed cybersecurity assessments of commercial organizations to identify risks and define a target security state. Develops security strategies to shape cybersecurity roadmaps for organizations to use to mitigate risks and close gaps. Supported the conceptualization and development of the CMMI Cybermaturity Platform by defining the tool functionality, work flow, and value proposition. The platform, a risk-based, capability driven approach for building a resilient cybersecurity… Show more Performed cybersecurity assessments of commercial organizations to identify risks and define a target security state. Develops security strategies to shape cybersecurity roadmaps for organizations to use to mitigate risks and close gaps. Supported the conceptualization and development of the CMMI Cybermaturity Platform by defining the tool functionality, work flow, and value proposition. The platform, a risk-based, capability driven approach for building a resilient cybersecurity program is currently in use by organizations across the globe and has been submitted for a patent. Supported the NIST Cybersecurity Framework update process by analyzing community feedback. Developed and presented training materials to aid community members in implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework in their own organizations. Show less

Lead validator for the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) and Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme (CCEVS). Validated commercial IT product certifications spanning several product domains, including networking equipment, mobile devices, and software applications. Contributed to the creation and review of requirements and assurance activities for network devices, software applications, full drive encryptors, USB devices, and multifunction printers. Practical… Show more Lead validator for the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) and Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme (CCEVS). Validated commercial IT product certifications spanning several product domains, including networking equipment, mobile devices, and software applications. Contributed to the creation and review of requirements and assurance activities for network devices, software applications, full drive encryptors, USB devices, and multifunction printers. Practical experience with NIST’s Cryptographic Algorithm and Cryptographic Module Validation Programs (CAVP and CMVP), NIST’s National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), NIST’s Special Publication 800-53 r4, NIST’s Special Publication 800-37 and their integration into the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and cyber space policy. Show less

Collected electronic evidence from cellular devices and personal computers for use in criminal investigations. Assisted detectives in identifying sexual predators through online undercover operations.

Conducted intelligence analysis research related to counterterrorism and social media. Briefed findings to Bureau employees and University staff at the internship’s conclusion.