• Leads a team of 5 Information Systems Security Officers in securing 5 public sector networks for GSA• Maintains enterprise-wide vulnerability management and risk assessment tools across VZ public sector• Ensures compliance across all boundaries with applicable statutes/policies (FISMA, FedRAMP, CISA, etc)• Provides first response and persistent counsel for quick action on information system security incidents • Develops and exploits efficiencies in technology, process, and personnel to improve VZ CS enterprise

• Leads a team of 4 Information Systems Security Officers in securing 6 public sector networks for GSA• Maintains enterprise-wide vulnerability management and risk assessment tools across VZ public sector• Ensures compliance across all boundaries with applicable statutes/policies (FISMA, FedRAMP, CISA, etc)• Provides first response and persistent counsel for quick action on information system security incidents • Develops and exploits efficiencies in technology, process, and personnel to improve VZ CS enterprise

Serves as principal advisor on the security of a Verizon public sector Information Technology (IT) system. Responsible agent to validate and document system compliance requirements (FISMA, FedRAMP, CMMC, etc.) Develops and maintains information security audit logs in accordance with the agency's policies. Ensures that all information system security incidents are reported in accordance with the Verizon Incident Response Plan. Initiates and supports any protective and corrective measures when an incident or vulnerability is discovered

Started with Verizon through the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program in January 2021, before accepting a full time role in April 2021. This role provides engineering support to the #1 mobile network in the U.S. through providing and verifying and meeting power, space, and cooling requirements for current and planned network infrastructure.

Non-profit Organization facilitating professional development of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, And Intelligence personnel and supporting STEM education in the Sumter, SC area. Affiliate chapter of AFCEA International.

Leads a directorate of 14 Regular Air Force, Reserves, Air National Guard, Civilian, and Contract professionals in supporting an operational-level headquarters with conventional Organize, Train, & Equip responsibilities and the first Joint Task Force (JTF)-capable headquarters in the USAF. Senior advisor to the commander on Command, Control, Communications, and Computers in support of 49K Airmen. Plans, engineers, operates, maintains, and defends a $15.9M scalable, agile JTF enterprise in both deployed and in-garrison environments. Manages a $4.5M annual budget and oversees headquarters support for 87 in-garrison and 210 deployed personnel. Also serves as functional area manager for HQ Cyber Airmen.Key Accomplishments:• Fielded $15.9M agile, scalable communications package to support Quick-Reaction Force headquarters• Led distributed network ops during the COVID-19 response across 13 states in FEMA regions III and IV • Developed long-term implementation strategy for cross-domain U.S. & global coalition network solutions • Authored flexible strategic & operational guidance for Enterprise IT operations to support global response • Executed U.S. & coalition communications for 3 overseas Air, Land, Cyber, & Maritime operations• Developed manning strategy and individual training plans for 24 forecasted headquarters staff positions

Chief of IT Operations and CISO for a $250M network enterprise supporting 26K users across 45 network enclaves at 13 locations across Southwest Asia. Support includes IT services, web portal, asset and lifecycle management, records and knowledge management, information assurance and Cybersecurity. Director of the Network Operations and Security Center, providing holistic, comprehensive 24/7 NetOps monitoring and response. Lead component for cyber defense, information assurance, and intrusion detection for 55 Defense Department locations, protecting more than $1B in infrastructure. Manages a $280M annual budget. Chairs Change Management and Configuration Management Boards, approves and implements changes in accordance with established policy and prepares exceptions to policy for review and consideration by the Chief Information Officer.Key Accomplishments:• Led a team of 220 in enterprise management & security for 27 global network enclaves & over 25K users • Managed $280M annual budget, forecasted infrastructure and technology upgrades for agile environment • Built additional enterprise programs in threat intelligence, agile software development, & risk management • Directed Enterprise Cybersecurity; set policy, implemented/upgraded/maintained $27M security hardware • Migrated 36 long haul circuits to Risk Management Framework & built continuous monitoring program• Drove migration to leading-edge technologies to reduce deployed footprint and infrastructure requirements • Oversaw installation of more than 12 miles of fiber-optic cabling and infrastructure in deployed location• Revamped Network Ops and Security Center to incorporate comprehensive NetOps & SATCOM picture• Chaired Change/Configuration Management Board; approved changes IAW policy, prepared exceptions for CIO review

Leads 9 civilian, contractor, and military personnel in monitoring, assessing, maintaining, and inspecting 5 Special Compartmentalized Information Facilities. Directs all policy and procedures concerning collateral and Special Compartmentalized Information security on behalf of the commander. Implements physical, personnel, industrial, and information security programs in accordance with Defense Department, higher headquarters, and U.S. Government directive. Coordinates with two Joint Cyber Centers and manages cyberspace and operational intelligence production to fulfill requirements as directed and provide actionable information to the commander in support of counter-narcotic and counter-WMD missions. Directs development and execution of intelligence systems across 8 network enclaves and a $6M network enterprise.• Led 9 personnel in “cradle-to-grave” development of a multifaceted headquarters security program• Created a cyberspace roadmap and training plan for developing offensive and defensive capabilities• Built intel support to ops and interagency effects cycle; supported 5 humanitarian and disaster relief events • Designed comprehensive Common Operating Picture compatible with other joint operational areas

Selected in the top 20% of year group and career field. Studied Joint operations across 5 domains of warfare (land, air, space, sea, and cyberspace). Also selected for Political Affairs Strategist to study and gain insight into State Department and security cooperation integration.