As the Director of Cybersecurity Advisory Services at AArete, a global management consulting firm, I leverage my 25+ years of IT operations and Cybersecurity leadership experience to deliver strategic and innovative solutions for clients across various industries. I hold the CISM and CISSP credentials, demonstrating my expertise and commitment to the highest standards of information security management and practice.My core competencies include cloud operations, security gap analysis, security risk management, identity and access management, compliance audits and bridging the gap between operations and security. I have successfully led and executed large-scale technology projects, such as enterprise application integration, infrastructure optimization, and mergers and acquisitions support, using various security frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 27001, HITRUST CSF, and CIS. My mission is to help organizations achieve their goals and objectives by enhancing their cybersecurity posture and resilience, while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.