Proactive security is my passion… Reacting to the actions of cyber criminals is a losing proposition. While completely effective protective security is not feasible, using well-structured product development and information technology architectures and operational processes substantially reduces the material risks posed by cyber criminals. I have 20+ years of proven success building highly effective and proactive security and IT programs that reduce cyber risks in the military and in global corporations.That experience supports a passion for raising the security bar everywhere through developing, delivering and evangelizing effective cybersecurity practices, platforms and products for our organizations and customers so that society is well protected against the full range of cyber criminals and actors.PHILOSPHY: Exceptional security stems from effective IT and product development operations. Looking toward the future, I create and execute the strategies and initiatives that instill a proactive, preventative security focus.LEADERSHIP: A highly collaborative and pragmatic executive leader, I build and maintain relationships at all levels to identify and solve complex problems, achieve and maintain compliance, and assure organization operations in high threat environments.SECURITY: I have deep operational and technical experience in global cyber security and IT in industry and US miliary, including experience leading R&D for leading-edge cyber defense capabilities.COMPLIANCE: As a leader of enterprise-wide security compliance operations, I lower risk by implementing and upholding high compliance standards. On several occasions, I transformed global organizations struggling with compliance issues into high-performing orgs that consistently surpass industry benchmarks and realize cost savings from remaining in compliance.TRANSFORMATION: I excel at driving enterprise-wide transformations. In leadership roles in cloud-focused companies I created and led the security strategy and end-to-end operations, aligned with the company’s risk appetite, that enabled digital transformation and continued growth.INNOVATION: Protecting organizations from evolving threats is a difficult challenge. I approach this issue by closely collaborating with business and industry partners to innovate and adopt next-generation solutions. My experience spanning real-world IT, security, and network operations, coupled with an advanced understanding of cyber security and global risks, makes me an impactful partner in propelling organizations forward.