Seasoned Cybersecurity and Risk Management Leader | Trusted Advisor I am a highly accomplished strategist with over 30 years of experience in the architecture, management, and delivery of innovative, high-performing secure IT solutions. My expertise spans strategic program leadership, operational governance, and hands-on technical guidance, with a specialized focus on securing AI-powered platforms, cloud-native DevSecOps environments, and driving SIEM modernization.
I partner with executive and senior management to align complex security and technology initiatives with core business objectives. I have a proven track record of building high-performing teams, leading process engineering initiatives, and managing complex IT projects under strict timelines and budgets.
Core Competencies:
Strategic Security Leadership: Establishing Cyber Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Programs, and DRP/BCP, leveraging industry frameworks including NIST, ISO, and COBIT.
Advanced Cloud & AI Security: Expert knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS), including DevSecOps, AI Security, AKS/Container Security, CNAPP, CSPM, and SSPM.
Security Architecture & Engineering: Enterprise, Security, and Network Architecture; SIEM/SOAR Modernization (Microsoft Sentinel); Zero Trust; and Endpoint/Network Security.
Risk & Compliance: PCI-DSS, SOC2, GDPR, SOX, and vendor risk management.
Transformation & Delivery: Process engineering, Lean, Agile, and PMP-certified Project Management, with a focus on quality-assured delivery.
