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Redmond, WA, US

Redmond, Washington, US

• Led technology transformations for top-tier organizations like VISA, Bank of America, and Starbucks.
• Shaped global standards as a member of the IEEE's Security and Privacy Council.
• Designed critical systems for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Cincinnati, OH, US

• Redesigned network architecture to enhance operational efficacy and reduce cost overhead.
• Developed training guides and operating procedure documentation for team members.
• Consulted and trained team on unfamiliar and emerging technologies.

London, England, GB

• Consulted with multiple clients on implementation of Intune, Azure Defender, and Microsoft copilot.
• Provided architecture and training for implementation and operational documentation.
• Guided technical teams through implementation, collaborating with business leaders to achieve objectives.

Irvine, CA, US

• Designed and deployed a fully automated CICD system, streamlining the development process.
• Selected and guided team members through implementation, ensuring successful project delivery.
• Championed the migration of systems into the new platform, improving efficiency and scalability.

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Enhanced media ingestion systems at Premiere Digital, resolving capacity issues and optimizing delivery times for Disney and Apple.
• Negotiated with key customers to secure cage space in One Wilshire datacenter, improving system performance and customer satisfaction.

Mountlake Terrace, Washington, US

• Consulted with the CISO at Premera Blue Cross to achieve Azure security policy goals and standards.
• Conducted a comprehensive audit and created a robust policy aligning with best practices and regulations.
• Verified the effectiveness and compliance of technical controls, resulting in Azure teams earning their first HITRUST certification.

Oakland, California, US

• Led a team in evaluating technical requirements for M&A transactions, integrating systems, and auditing security policies for Credit Karma.
• Implemented scanning automation for vulnerability management tool, enhancing security posture and agility in production environments.

Santa Barbara, CA, US

• Led a team to automate AWS security scanning for Sonos, reducing costs and resources.
• Developed a creative solution for launching and terminating scanner instances as needed.
• Enhanced Sonos' production systems security and set up a new enterprise PKI with an intuitive interface.

Bellevue, WA, US

• Developed a process for reviewing design risks of applications at T-Mobile, trained security experts, and provided technical advice for fixing security flaws.
• Supervised team progress, provided feedback, and ensured quality standards were met.

Basking Ridge, NJ, US

• Led a team at Verizon to streamline the corporate firewall system, reducing rule complexity from 160k to 30k rules.
• Developed tools and made changes to the TuFin product to complete the project ahead of time with fewer resources.
• Trained a team for continuous governance to prevent rule bloating and ensure system efficiency.

Foster City, California, US

• Provided expert consultation on security functionality and recommendations to enhance Visa's security posture.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge security solutions.
• Developed and implemented strategies to mitigate security risks and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Bellevue, WA, US

• Developed best practices for T-Mobile's AWS migration, researching and selecting security products for AWS components.
• Built a team of experts to support migration process and wrote Lambda functions for security scan reports.
• Implemented load distribution policies and procedure guides to handle denial of service attacks efficiently.

Redmond, Washington, US

• Analyzed feasibility of migrating Microsoft CRM Online to Azure infrastructure.
• Identified gaps in Azure platform impacting migration.
• Created guidelines and technical specifications for migration.
• Championed necessary changes with Azure team for successful migration.

Seattle, WA, US

• Led audit of Expedia's firewall systems, repaired Sky Box installation, and developed SQL tools for analyzing rule usage data.
• Created system to audit rules based on compliance criteria, reducing rule count from 170k to less than 10k across all services.
• Implemented front/back firewall system per application, achieving significant rule reduction and enhancing security measures.

Seattle, Washington, US

• Led a security team in a complete architectural redesign of all line of business systems at Alaska Airlines.
• Proposed an IPsec solution for compliant segmentation and tools for major PCI requirements.
• Successfully defended a nonstandard design through a PCI audit, ensuring compliance and security.

Mountlake Terrace, Washington, US

• Designed and implemented a highly secured core network for processing patient and payment information, leading to improved security posture throughout the enterprise.
• Collaborated with application owners and business units to migrate applications into a cloud-based secure environment.
• Established Premera's first dedicated security operations team and selected personnel to lead the security steering committee.

Washington, DC, US

IT security for the National Nuclear and Biological Logistic Control System.Currently under extended clearance requirements; details of this position are only discussed confidentially.

Seattle, WA, US

• Designed and expanded Starbucks' datacenter, working with the security team to audit existing systems.
• Developed solutions to decentralize security controls, expand capacity, and implement new attack detection methods.
• Led the implementation of a negative attestation system to meet new PCI requirements.

New York, New York, US

• Led the creation of DRM controls for VML's EReader project, ensuring content protection and device safety.
• Collaborated with management, technical leaders, and content providers to develop guidelines and coding practices.
• Successfully implemented a system to provide proper DRM controls, safeguarding devices and web-based services.

Mountlake Terrace, Washington, US

• Designed and implemented Azure and AWS resources to optimize data center load requirements.
• Synchronized resources between cloud providers and on-site installation, reducing bandwidth demands.
• Trained personnel on the new system and oversaw successful implementation.

Lake Forest, IL, US

• Developed and implemented domain GPOs to engage the operating system’s firewall, creating a simple and effective quarantine solution.
• Acted as a technical consultant and procedure guide author during testing and rollout of the new solution.
• Achieved unprecedented simplicity and effectiveness in the quarantine system, impressing both the auditor and Hospira management.

Redmond, Washington, US

• Led a team to redesign the entire network space for Microsoft retail stores, ensuring compliance and security.
• Successfully deployed the new network in just 47 days, exceeding the initial deadline.
• Provided training to information security teams through mock intrusions, enhancing overall security awareness.

Charlotte, NC, US

• Led multiple security teams during the complex migration of acquired Merrill Lynch systems to ensure proper security measures were maintained.
• Communicated technical concerns to business management and successfully orchestrated the consolidation of all banking software assets.
• Championed concerns brought up by technical or business leaders, resetting timeline expectations to deliver the project within agreed-upon timelines.

Redmond, Washington, US

• Designed policy and technical designs for major Microsoft projects like XBOX Live and Azure.
• Managed a $24M corporate security budget, setting business objectives and operationalizing goals.
• Established Microsoft's first dedicated security division, contributing to the company's overall security posture.

Mba Certification In Technology Leadership

Multiple Certifications

Apprenticeship, Computational Electrical Engineering