Experienced Software Security Engineering and Architecture Executive. I am an influential, collaborative leader who engages project teams to excel in demanding, highly regulated technical environments. A technical security professional with full-life cycle engineering leadership experience from requirements gathering through post implementation support. As a Security Leader, I am responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise-wide information security strategy that safeguards an organization’s data, systems, and assets. Closely collaborate with executive leadership to align security initiatives with business objectives, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management. I foster a culture of security awareness and resilience, I drive strategic initiatives that enhance an organization's security posture, support innovation, and protect a companies reputation and assets. Highly skilled in implementing information security best practices to ensure organizations can align their short-term and long-term business strategies to achieve their goals. Core Competencies:Startups, Cloud Security, SDLC & Data Security, Automation, Zero Trust Architecture, Cyber Risk Due Diligence, Security Integration, Security Risk Management, Security Architecture and Engineering, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Mergers and Acquisitions, Divestitures, Joint Partnerships, IT-GRC, HIPAA, SOC1&2, HITRUST, NIST, FISMA, ISO, PCI-DSS, GDPR, cGMP/GLP/GDP, FedRAMP, GovCloud & SOX