Architect, build and maintain the Azure corporate infrastructure including processes and workflows to support containerized microservices.Orchestrate the implementation of DevSecOps principles across development teams.Build automation workflows including CI/CD pipelines with security-by-design principles.Spearhead vulnerability management initiatives, conducting security assessments and implement remediation strategies to fortify applications.Provision and maintain SCA, SAST, DAST, and IAST tools to enhance code quality and mitigate risks.Drive compliance efforts by aligning security controls with industry standards.Automate security testing processes and infrastructure tasks to maximize resource efficiencies, including patch automation platforms to support Mac, Windows, and Linux environments.Author, evangelize, and train corporate personnel on Agile and DevSecOps processes.

Originally the Auto Division of Nuance Communications, Cerence was split from Nuance in October 2019 and is focused on refining speech recognition and AI for the auto industry. Primary responsibilities included the provisioning and maintenance of the auto specific speech recognition platform, including supporting infrastructure and applications necessary.Stack deployment and support from the OS through application layer, including network provisioning and platform testing.Deploy and maintain containerized applications utilizing Kubernetes, Docker, ELK, Helm, and Cloudera running in Azure.Manage SRE teams, projects, and deployments in concert with networking, monitoring, platform, engineering, R&D and professional services squads to reliably deliver cutting edge functionality.Enhance and maintain platform reliability, service upgrades, and new service integration in public cloud environments for mobile speech integrated artificial intelligence application.Train personnel in Cerence NCS process, procedures, and application functionality.

Nuance is the leader in speech recognition including AI and natural language processing. Primary responsibilities included the provisioning and maintenance of the speech recognition platform for multiple verticals, including supporting infrastructure and applications.Stack deployment and support from the OS through application layer, including network provisioning and platform testing.Deploy and maintain containerized applications utilizing Kubernetes, Docker, ELK, Helm, and Cloudera running in Azure.Manage SRE teams, projects, and deployments in concert with networking, monitoring, platform, engineering, R&D and professional services squads to reliably deliver cutting edge functionality.Enhance and maintain platform reliability, service upgrades, and new service integration in public cloud environments for mobile speech integrated artificial intelligence application.Train personnel in Nuance NCS process, procedures, and application functionality.

Lead the IT Department in providing complete support of a workforce of 150+ employees.Oversee all aspects of a heterogeneous network environment consisting of Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms to include server and systems maintenance, network architecture and security monitoring and administration, and engineering integration support.Responsible for technology roadmap, working with C level management to architect, plan, budget, and execute.Held a security clearance in support of various government projects.

Manage the IT and Engineering Services team. Responsibilities included:Oversee the setup and maintenance of corporate IT infrastructure.Manage project budgets, schedules, and company resources.Interfaced with engineers to implement manufacturing strategies at the prototype and production levelsSource vendors, award bids, and manage suppliers (both domestic and offshore) in the design and manufacture of tier 1 products.

Oversee manufacturing department day to day operations. Implement and maintain JIT system for production and ISO 9001 certification. Lead engineering team in the design and manufacturing of various products for use in the medical, optical, and silicon fabrication industry.

In charge of 30+ personnel in 3 different work centers specializing in the repair of gas turbine propulsion and power generation equipment as well as various shipboard auxiliary equipment.Qualified in the highest engineering watch stations while only a junior enlisted (Engineering Officer of the Watch and Engineering Duty Officer).Promoted to E-6 in less than 5 years (typical promotion to E-6 takes 9 years).Numerous deployments in hostile conditions including the Arabian Gulf.