With over 16 years of military and civilian experience, I bring a unique combination of medical and cybersecurity expertise. Starting my journey in 2008, I served 10 years active duty primarily in medical roles, where I developed a disciplined and problem-solving mindset while gaining exposure to cybersecurity practices. Transitioning to the reserves, I dedicated the next 6 years fully to cybersecurity, specializing in threat mitigation, email security, and data protection.In the civilian sector, I’ve worked with organizations like Centene Corporation and Golden1 Credit Union, advancing my skills in security engineering, incident response, and solution implementation:Spearheaded projects like the onboarding of Kiteworks Secure File Sharing, streamlining workflows and securing sensitive transfers.Conducted a Proofpoint health check, optimizing email security practices to protect organizational data.Designed DMARC-based rules for Email Fraud Defense (EFD), significantly improving detection accuracy.With certifications like Security+ and hands-on experience in Palo Alto, Splunk, Proofpoint, and CrowdStrike, I’ve developed a well-rounded approach to building secure, efficient infrastructures. I’m passionate about leveraging my diverse background to safeguard organizations in an ever-evolving threat landscape.