I’m a technical nerd who loves building communities, cracking dad jokes, and embracing the geek spotlight. Fluff talks? Not my thing—every minute counts, and I’m all about meaningful, impactful conversations.With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, I bring a unique hybrid profile that combines deep technical expertise as a practitioner, architect and technical product manager with a talent for public speaking. My journey began with founding and successfully exiting a penetration testing company.I’ve specialized in helping cybersecurity companies bridge the gap between technical innovation and enterprise adoption. By shaping cybersecurity products to meet real-world needs, I ensure they are enterprise-ready while driving growth through technical product management, marketing, and thought leadership. My ability to evangelize the security ecosystem through public speaking and industry engagements has made me a trusted voice in the field.Leveraging the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, I’ve successfully kickstarted security programs for organizations with no prior foundation and advanced maturity for those aiming to reach the next level. My expertise extends to designing resilient Zero Trust architectures, continuously aligning them with business needs to address evolving threats and ensure long-term security success.I have conducted extensive research on Continuous Security Validation, leveraging AI to enhance the autonomy and effectiveness of security controls testing. This work earned recognition from a university in San Francisco, California, which awarded me an honorary Doctorate in Cybersecurity (Honoris causa).Co-authoring Simple Solutions, Complex Problems with David Hunt, a book focused on simplifying cybersecurity strategies for technical leaders.