I have a diverse background in security, encompassing various aspects such as incident response, penetration testing, governance, risk, and compliance. Additionally, I have served as a CISO for a financial institution.My strengths lie in effective leadership, where I derive satisfaction from guiding teams, spearheading new initiatives, and transforming dysfunctional departments and organizations into high-performing and cohesive business units.I have a track record of building security programs from the ground up, establishing teams to support new consulting offerings, and instructing information security leadership classes at the SANS Institute. My passion lies in discovering innovative and beneficial ways to incorporate leadership approaches into all facets of Information Technology and security, resulting in the development of higher-performing programs that align seamlessly with an organization's strategic objectives.