Assisting the most vulnerable with our immersive VR Technology, backed by our comprehensive Treatment Facilitation Platform.Hired by the owner of VRx to propel the company's operational mission, ensuring the integration of mental healthcare services with secure immersive technologies into society at large. Competed against 17 companies in a contest held by the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), aiming to introduce cutting-edge technological solutions to the Department of Defense. Established enterprise architecture for delivery of a Virtual Treatment Facilitating Platform.

Boutique consulting firm committed to providing organizations regardless of size with advanced sustainable cybersecurity solutions. Coupled with our cyber security offerings, the company also specialized in providing a variety of services for the design, construction & habitation of "Smart" Cities, Resorts & Destination infrastructure.  Successfully completed multiple subcontracted cybersecurity Professional Services engagements resulting in $600K+ in corporate revenue (i.e., nine (9) months interim GRC manager for Alorica)  Successfully established sub-contractor status to a SBIR Level 3 IDIQ that provides zero risk capital of $120M per task order.  Signed agreements with ConnectedLife Solutions (CLS) for Smart City projects, WishKnish for deployment of their 3:1 Solar Energy, Road/Building, Cyber panel technologies, cuculan for utilization of their Root Identity solution.\

Completing 7 Factional engagements, recruited by Apollo President to create operational capabilities & staff that securely delivered client facing Cyber Threat Intelligence early warning business intelligence reports from Research Services. Enabled client cyber-defenses to preemptively deploy defensive measures in real time responses to cyber threats & attacks. The intelligence provided preemptive defeat or degradation of effects of detected real time cyber-attacks. Addresses both quantity & quality of cyber incidents using preemptive detection that allows Security Operations Center teams to integrate or deploy defensive techniques to detect incidents in real time. Completed six major Apollo client cybersecurity engagements as Fractional Cybersecurity Subcontracting lead.  Interpreted and securely delivered 100+ “contextualized” Threat Intelligence alerts and reports to the Client install base convolved by the Threat Intelligence Analyst resulting from outputs from the Apollo Threat Intelligence Engine.Documented Value Add (“Left of Boom” Focus) > Process & Procedure: Documented client procedural change s to eliminate identified vulnerabilities exploitable by cybercriminals > Risk Level/Exposure: Elimination of a variety of vulnerabilities (i.e., Dangling DNS) eliminates major groups of corporate risk > Operational Productivity: Restoration of services by closing series of vulnerability groups prior to dark exploits Interpreted, decomposed, and delivered 30+ client related security concerns and risks back to the Threat Intelligence Research Team as intelligence collector inputs to improve client resistive capabilities to cybercriminals. Assisted the client via Sales Executives in both Strategic and Tactical Resistance planning to improve cost effective active resilience measures that harden cybersecurity defensive infrastructure against a variety of categorized exploits.

Directed the development, execution, and maintenance of the company's cyber security initiatives, plans, and procedures to safeguard the information of 100 international employees, stakeholders, and clients. Fostered corporate growth by managing interactive initiatives and projects informed by input from Sales, Marketing, and clientele. Delivered reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Constructed and implemented corporate cybersecurity measures both on-premises and in Azure cloud, establishing a fully micro-segmented "Zero Trust as a Service" (ZTaaS) for essential infrastructure. Achieved a complete reduction of non-authenticated traffic on the corporate network. Established a Risk Priority Number (RPN) process. Identified and resolved 133 risks, including 30 "Optimize" and "Improve" items on the Risk Heat Map, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction and a 50% reduction in team size. Successfully administered global production certificates through the Microsoft PKI certificate authority instance and worldwide support process, fulfilling gateway and endpoint (Linux/Windows) certificate demands for Transport Access Control (TAC™) First Packet Authentication within a Zero Trust framework (ZTaaS). Integrated Office 365, Meraki VPN, and DMARC/DKIM solutions into the company's Software-Defined Network and comprehensive cyber hygiene program, resulting in a doubling of threat analysis capabilities across multiple SIEM systems (Elk & SPLUNK).

Guided development of the Executive Branch's strategic information security initiative. Collaborated with stakeholders across state, federal, and local agencies to highlight cyber threats. Managed a team of eight to protect over 10,000 state workers from security risks. Oversaw state funds and collective financial resources to launch a strategic three-year cybersecurity investment plan. Answered directly to the Chief Information Officer. Successfully completed a full realignment of the Office of Information Security (OIS), integrating state security services governance and management framework with NASCIO (Management Framework) and NIST 1.1 (Compliance Framework). Active member of the National Governor's Association Policy Academy on State Cybersecurity and participant in Nevada’s Committee on Homeland Security & Homeland Security Working Group. Spearheaded the successful Federal Cyber Storm V drill, identifying four significant insights for NV to address. Engaged in HSWG assessment of comprehensive cyber initiative proposals, leading to multiple initiatives receiving funding. Guided agency and OIS personnel through the execution of Cyber Incident Response Plans (CIRT). Effectively managed two prominent security incidents at the Department of Public & Behavioral Health, involving exposure of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in marijuana dispensary applications.

Monitored the security protocols of the National Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) to uphold compliance, ensure safety, and enforce accountability procedures. Performed comprehensive risk evaluations for all IT and non-IT assets to pinpoint and mitigate vulnerabilities. Auditing across eight key areas was finalized with remediation plans (Plans of Actions & Milestones) which achieved a 100% success rate upon re-auditing. Recorded small-scale enhancement measures and presented them to Public Safety/DMV authorities for consideration in future program advancements.

The agency Information Security Officer is the executive authority responsible for development, implementation, management, training, and enforcement of agency policies and standards regarding the security of information and information technologies including all federal, state, division, bureaus, boards, and commissions under agency agreements. Responsibilities include ownership of the following Security Domains.  Guaranteed the cybersecurity of information and technologies for 1,200 employees. Provided reports directly to the Agency Administrator. Collaborated with the State Emergency Operations and State Enterprise IT department to refine, trial, and oversee the agency's business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives. Guided the DMV's involvement in the Federal Government's Cyber Storm IV exercise, achieving an 80% efficiency in response. Secured a 91% pass rate on the external audit for a $1.1 billion Payment Card Program (PCI-DSS). Designed and implemented required remediations across statewide servers, TLS, and emissions stations without any interruptions to revenue.

Global Business Development Program Designer, Resources Global Professionals, Las Vegas, NVClients included National Parks Service and the GSA. IMPACT: Developed Execution Models for Dodd-Frank Section 1502 Conflict Mineral Federal Regulatory Program evaluation and audit. Completed Conflict Mineral analysis of Bally’s supply chain, identifying corrective actions required for legislative compliance. Process engineered end-to-end execution control methodology for Flamingo’s Enterprise Business Intelligence and Analytics Department serving 36 global properties. Founder | Chief Executive Officer, ForeVision, Inc, Sparks, NVFounded company to provide leading-edge forensic services that incorporated multiple scanning technologies and stereolithography, converting analog specimens to digital replicas. Transformed data was used for 3D replication, interrogation or repair of objects, and QA measures of industrially manufactured products. IMPACT: Communicated with shareholders, government entities, and the public while leading the development of the company’s short- and long-term vision and strategy. Served 30+ clients from military to paleontology. Delivered consistent revenue to bottom line. Expanded business model to include DNA product and services, including human historic preservation kits, processes for data evaluation, and royalty model for customer DNA contributors.

Conducted compliance risk assessments training workshops, internal and external reviews, and supply chain audits to ensure company met corporate financial regulatory requirements. Reported to Director of Finance. IMPACT: Developed, deployed, and trained staff to implement an Enterprise Risk Assessment program. Achieved 100% program adoption by Microsoft Licensing organization as the persistent risk management program. Shuttered India Authorized Replicator who submitted counterfeited First Article Samples while successfully identifying and starting up a replacement vendor for APOC supply chain.

Finance Internal Controls and Compliance Senior Manager, 2009Operations Supply Chain Controls and Security Senior Manager, 2002 – 2008Led six reports ensuring global security of the physical, digital, and infrastructure of the Microsoft Windows and Office suite licensing supply chain. Architected, implemented, and directed $24B global supply chain procurement, production, inventory, logistics, and distribution control process for Authorized Replicator Companies in 36 countries. Reported to Supply Chain Director. IMPACT: Directed global vendor engagements with clients such as Deloitte, EY, PwC, and Accenture. Led internal supply chain control team vendors (Arvato/US); Secure Print Vendor De La Rue (EMEA). Oversaw Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and 302 financial quarterly reporting and variant analysis. Vigilance analysis resulted in zero ledger adjustments or over/under reporting of corporate revenues using GAAP or MAAP measurement systems. Starting up a replacement vendor for APOC supply chain.

An extraordinary career beginning as a Field Service Engineer. Promoted repeatedly for ability to find creative solutions to complex problems and lead enterprise implementations. IMPACT: Led upgrade of Order Management system to Oracle 11i, using Six Sigma DMADV, increasing productivity for $7.1B medical equipment manufacturing business.

IMPACT: Resolved thousands of quality issues and dozens of safety/regulatory issues using EQPM and TQM Engineering/Manufacturing processes. Resolved dozens of Level 4 HIPAA compliance and FDA 510(k) product issues. Held additional roles as Six Sigma Blackbelt for Product Program Life Management, Global Customer and Engineering Online Support Engineer for CT and PET technology, Field Service Engineer, CT and PET technology, Global Customer and Engineering Online Support Engineer