I work in the Ericom Cybersecurity Business Unit responsible for researching, positioning, messaging, promoting, and supporting initiatives around the Cradlepoint security capabilities.

With a background in Professional Theater, I transitioned to tech in 1996 as one of AT&T's initial 6 Internet Specialists, focusing on access and security. A recognized spokesperson, I excel in captivating presentations and high-quality content. Ranked 17th in IoT thought leadership (2015), 66th in Cyber Security influence (2016), and a 2020 'Future of Work' Top SME by ONALYTICA.With roles at AT&T, Verio, Exodus, Pacific Wireless Corp, and 19 years at F5 as an InfoSec Evangelist, I have a degree in Theater Arts from Marquette University. I've also performed in notable productions including The Glass Menagerie, All’s Well That Ends Well, and Cinderella. I enjoy video production, photography, and cherish my role in the analog-to-digital transition.

Oversaw DevCentral and F5 Labs Social Media accounts while generating engaging video content and crafting technical articles. Contributed to DevCentral Community team, assisting F5 customers in exploring F5 technologies and ensuring positive user experience. Produced extensive library of 30+ LightBoard Lessons, covering topics, such as DDoS, HTTP, DNS, proxies, IoT, VDI, bots, MQTT, and SAML. Created captivating 90 Seconds of Security video series, showcasing F5 Labs' threat research findings.Key Contributions:● Produced, hosted, and composed staggering 3000+ videos, encompassing demos, interviews, livestreams, shorts, lightboards, and outtakes, among others.● Authored annual Top 10 Predictions articles on the F5 Newsroom since 2021, generating nearly 75,000 page views and securing top two spots among published F5 Corporate Blog articles.● Innovated novel ways of promoting DevCentral Livestreams, starting with singing, which became corporate phenomenon, and breaking mold on YouTube shorts.● Boosted DevCentral's social media presence, driving 167% surge in new LinkedIn followers and over 500,000 impressions, up 118%, with 5.09% engagement rate, resulting in nearly 26,000 engagements, up 134% with DC content.● Increased Twitter followers by 32%, maintaining 2% engagement rate while managing F5 Labs social handles.

I was part of a team responsible for the design and creation of content and digital experiences that effectively position F5 security solutions.Key Contributions● Produced and created highly successful video series called "90 Seconds of Security," featuring latest breaches, information security topics, and current security threats (series comprised 34 well-received videos, many of which garnered over 100K views, resulting in increased brand visibility and engagement).● Led content creation for 2018 release of F5's new BIG-IP SSL Orchestrator, including production of videos, product landing pages, whitepapers, and other collateral, resulting in improved product positioning and sales.● Recognized as leader in Security Marketing Agile Team and critical part of Corporate Crisis Team, leveraging skills in creating clever content to drive viewers to F5's web properties, resulting in increased traffic and customer engagement.

Supported DevCentral Community team in providing exceptional assistance to F5 customers, offering comprehensive guidance on F5 technologies and ensuring positive community experience.Key Contributions:● Created extensive series of 20+ LightBoard Lessons, covering broad range of topics, such as DDoS, HTTP, DNS, proxies, IoT, VDI, bots, MQTT, and SAML. My ‘What is a Proxy?’ video is the #1 video answer on Google.● Served as primary liaison for DevCentral MVPs, building strong relationships with F5's most valuable contributors.● Spearheaded growth of F5's technical community, DevCentral, serving as subject matter expert and resource for F5's cloud solutions, and overseeing management of DevCentral's social media channels, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and Reddit.

Served as one of primary technical spokespeople for F5 solutions, specializing in emerging technologies, such as IoT, mobile, identity theft, application security, secure access, and cloud. Demonstrated exceptional communication skills, seamlessly combining technical know-how with engaging presentation style to effectively connect with diverse audiences and promote F5 solutions.Key Contributions:● Produced 350+ videos covering various areas, such as "How-to," "In 5 minutes or Less," "Tech Demos," as well as interviews and podcasts at trade shows, establishing comprehensive library of F5 content. Trailblazed the idea of the Trade Show interview to promote the presence and products of F5.● Elevated F5 brand as Evangelist, adeptly fusing technical expertise with slightly theatrical flair to deliver impactful training, writing, speaking engagements, and overall F5 evangelism for security, IoT, mobile, and core.

Designated as primary spokesperson for F5's security solutions, specializing in access, SSL-VPN, application security/WAF, and other evolving security topics, helping establish F5 as leader in security solutions.Key Contributions:● Produced comprehensive library of 250+ videos, covering areas, such as "How-to," "In 5 minutes or less," "Tech Demos," as well as interviews and podcasts at various trade shows, generating engagement and building brand awareness.● Distinguished myself as exceptional Evangelist, adeptly combining slightly theatrical flair with technical prowess to deliver impactful training, writing, speaking engagements, and overall product evangelism for F5's security line.● Innovated by recording 50+ audio whitepapers in mp3 format, offering unique format to make F5's thought leadership more accessible to diverse audiences.

Spearheaded assimilation of new technology and training of employees, key stakeholders, and customers through successful acquisitions of URoam Technology, Magnifire Technology, and Swan Labs. Developed and implemented numerous successful SSL-VPN remote access and web application firewall deployments, tailoring solutions to customer requirements and generating sales.Key Contributions:● Supported field sales in closing security business contracts as part of NA security overlay sales team, playing key role in driving security revenues from zero in 2003 to $12.6M in 2004 and ~10% of F5's $281.4M annual revenue in 2005.● Contributed as one of pioneering members in sharing F5's first security story, playing integral role in establishing F5's presence as provider of cutting-edge security solutions.

* Evaluate, analyze and make recommendations for new IT business opportunities* Prepare & Present IT/Data training to entire staff, including service technician curriculum* Responsible for developing & marketing complete Data service & product offerings* Co-chair PWC New Visions Committee

Pre-sales support of all Internet products: connectivity, hosting, security, e-commerce & vpn

One of the first 6 Internet Specialists at AT&T. Good fun provisioning to both the old BBN and WorldNet backbones.