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United States

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

* Responsible for the design of technical architectures for strategic customer engagements, delivering key presentations and guiding clients in adopting security services like Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, and Amazon Macie; led clients in implementing tailored security solutions to meet specific project needs and compliance standards (NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).* Developed proof of concepts and open-source code solutions, addressing diverse business requirements of various clients; conducted cloud infrastructure security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and advising on robust security enhancements to meet industry compliance standards.* Authored multiple articles and blogs on data security and threat detection, contributing to promotion and adoption of security services, underscoring expertise in the field and helped in shaping client perspectives on cloud security strategies.

Dallas, Texas, Us

* Steered day-to-day operations, from client executive meetings to fundraising initiatives; led startup to achieve AWS Advanced Technology Partner status and culminated in strategic exit via sale of intellectual property.* Oversaw all architectural decisions and feature development for company's AWS Security automation platform, prioritizing enhancements based on customer feedback; developed multi-tenant, serverless SaaS web application, fully utilizing AWS services and a custom rules engine with PostgreSQL RDS back-end.* Created innovative Security automation platform enabling clients to automate remediation of security findings in accounts; implemented automated remediation using step functions and Lambda functions, and established CI/CD pipeline using Bitbucket and Docker Hub for efficient deployment to AWS EKS.* Managed and mentored team of onshore and offshore software engineers, fostering culture of innovation; integrated platform with Stripe and Marketplace, enhancing customer sign-up and billing processes and streamlining user experience.

Dallas, Tx, Us

As an Independent Consultant specializing in cloud architecture and development, I provided strategic solutions and technical expertise to a diverse range of clients, from startups to established corporations. My role involved a deep understanding of both AWS and Azure cloud environments, enabling businesses to transition smoothly to the cloud while optimizing their operational efficiency and security posture.* AWS Cloud Architect for TopGolf: Led the deployment of AWS resources, including EC2, RDS, Lambda, and IAM. Designed a custom waitlist application with automated notifications, and developed APIs using Python. My efforts significantly enhanced the security and functionality of cloud-based applications, proving instrumental in application workload migrations.* Lead Architect at DTCC: Managed a team of security engineers to develop automated security solutions compliant with federal regulations. My strategic oversight in solution architecture ensured adherence to standards like CSA, CIS, HIPAA, FedRamp, and NIST.* Cloud Architect - Azure at Conquest Technology Services: Architectured Azure-based solutions, tailoring cloud services such as virtual networks and load balancers to client-specific needs. Successfully managed proof of concept projects across various technology platforms during client transitions to Azure.* Senior SharePoint and .NET Roles: Across various projects, I led the development and integration of SharePoint applications, incorporating technologies like C#, Angular, and ASP.NET. My work streamlined operations, enhanced data connectivity, and improved user interfaces in corporate environments.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

Elkhorn, Ne, Us

Omaha, Ne, Us

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Greensboro, N.C., Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Master Of Science, Management Information Systems

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Information Systems