I owe my career to a close friend who dropped a course catalog in front of me and said, "Pick a major. We're going to college!" It's amazing how those simple words set the stage for so many opportunities that I am deeply grateful for.As the first in my family to attend college, I initially chose Computer Science as a major. After two years of studying data structures and coding in "C," I realized that while I enjoyed coding, my true passion lay in using technology to solve problems and design solutions. This led me to obtain my degree in Information Systems from the College of Business and Economics at the University of Idaho.As a data-driven cybersecurity executive, my focus is on ensuring security policies and technical controls are seamlessly implemented to drive tangible business outcomes. I have extensive experience leading diverse, hybrid teams, successfully managing multiple complex initiatives at once. My approach to stakeholder management is rooted in honest, tailored communication that effectively addresses both security and business risks. I believe that when individuals feel valued and supported, they excel, and I take pride in having fostered such a culture within the teams I've led.I have broad and deep security experience and expertise including, but not limited to, the following:Industry Experience: Banking, Financial Services, Gaming, Hospitality, Retail, Technology, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Industrial, Energy, Manufacturing, Logistics, Transportation, State GovernmentSecurity Programs: Enterprise Security, Application/Product Security, Security Operations, Penetration Testing, Offensive Security, Data Privacy, Identity & Access Management, Security M&A Due Diligence, Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, ZeroTrust, Data Loss Prevention, Detection Engineering and Response, Vulnerability Management, GRC, Data Governance, Employee Education, Enterprise Risk Management, Incident Response, Insider Threat, and Policy Development.Technology Experience: SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, AWS, Azure, Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Firewalls, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, ZTNA, Generative AI, On-Prem, Cloud Native, and Multi-Cloud Environments, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network ArchitectureCompliance / Framework / Standards Experience: PCI DSS, NIST CSF, CMMC, ISO27001, CIS, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CKCertifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, Associate C|CISO, CCSKv5Thanks for viewing my profile. Please feel free to connect—I enjoy discussing security, technology, economics, physics, law, ancient astronauts, music, movies, comics or guitars!