Currently serving as the deputy director for ConnectLA, the Louisiana Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity. We are working to alleviate the digital divide in Louisiana by facilitating coordination between stakeholders for infrastructure development, internet connectivity and digital literacy.

Served as a management consultant and advisor for one of the nation’s leading cybersecurity and technology advisory practices. In this role, I provided information security and technology strategy, consulting, and training services to more than 1,500 clients crossing numerous sectors, sizes, and complexities. My advisory services involved working with clients on data privacy, security, and regulatory strategies, including adapting services and solutions to meet clients’ strategic objectives. I was also responsible for developing growth strategies and leading training for a variety of industry groups and clients, including the Business Resource Network, ISACA, the Society of Louisiana CPAs, the Louisiana Bankers Association, and numerous other financial institutions, professional services firms, and non-profit organizations.ExperienceLead research, content development, and presentations for topics and training sessions involving technology strategy.Facilitated in-person and virtual engagements for a diverse set of local, state, and national professional organizations.Managed client projects and strategy engagements involving information security, remote and hybrid working challenges such as those involving broadband access and service, technology audits, business continuity, disaster recovery, and data privacy.Supported strategic planning and strategic areas of focus for both the firm and clients.Provided guidance on best practices related to technology policy, regulatory requirements, internal and external services, and strategy.Managed and support internal accounting-related infrastructure and applications.Lead research for client needs related to state, federal, and international data privacy and other technology considerations.

Administered LED's Digital Interactive Media and Software Development Incentive. As one of the nation's strongest and most comprehensive incentive programs for this industry, this position has allowed experience to be gained with assisting companies and startups of all sizes to invest in new opportunities and workforce development within Louisiana. Many companies, with types of work ranging from consumer and enterprise software to web-based and mobile applications as well as digital media and video games, take advantage of this incentive each year.Experience: Assisted companies in the initial and continuing application process for the program.Coordinated engagements between companies and state authorized CPA firms to have agreed upon procedures completed for each certification. Provided expert review of agreed upon procedures and cost reports for certification.Ensured that all stakeholder requests were processed within a timely manner by implementing a tracking system to ensure accountability and internal controls across all aspects of the program within the department. Designed and reviewed revisions for statutory changes to the program.Monitored market trends to support lead and prospect development activities informed by relevant industry research and intelligence.

Reviewed information technology processes and procedures for banking and businesses. Assessed general systems controls and the nature of adequacy for information technology security to verify compliance with major regulatory bodies. Ensured that internal management and review processes transition without issue. Assisted with internal management processes, training programs and speaking engagements for clients and external organizations. Experience:Information Systems General Control and Network Security Reviews - Topics of investigation include audit, management, policy creation and review, user administration, disaster recovery, backup, network infrastructure and administration, virtualization, internet and mobile banking applications, internal and external vulnerability scanning.Information Technology Consulting and Training - Provide best practice IS and IT policies and procedures to small and mid-size businesses. Review of network and internal processes to ensure data security. Provide required IS and IT training to organizations for employees and corporate customers.Migration to complete cloud work environment, including web based office management applications, development of database systems and development of cloud based audit workprograms.Management and support of IT related infrastructure and applications for the organization and contracted clients.Extensive experience and knowledge in management of Microsoft and Apple based systems and services.Implementation and management of mobile device management systems among select clients.Development of Keynote and Power Point presentations and webinars for a variety of IS, IT and Banking areas.

Obtain and produce fiscal notes during the legislative session necessary for bill passageProvide messenger services on a day to day basis for employees in the office

Assisted with legislative processes and procedures during legislative session.

Fulfilled clerical work and computer data managementOrganized insurance claims and files