20+ years of
building & leading.
From military service to the C-suite — a career spanning cybersecurity, IT leadership, infrastructure, and software development across aerospace, defense, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Leading strategy and execution of enterprise cybersecurity, overseeing regulatory compliance (ITAR, EAR, NIST 800-171), managing cyber risk across Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. Built complete 130K sq ft HQ infrastructure with AI security, WiFi 7, and multi-site networking.
Founder & Lead Developer
Founded a full-service application development studio delivering custom web and mobile applications for startups, SMBs, and enterprises. 50+ projects delivered with 98% client satisfaction.
IT Manager
Led IT operations for a clean energy company, aligning infrastructure, applications, and network systems with strategic goals. Managed IT team, cybersecurity, vendor relationships, and budget.
Sr. Manager of IT
Led a team of 15 including developers, engineers, scrum masters, and service desk. Managed Azure AD, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and established SOC2 security definitions using NIST, CIS, HIPAA, and PCI compliance.
Director of IT
Directed IT operations for a 3D-printing construction company. Designed remote networks for home building, managed GitHub Enterprise deployment, implemented Tailscale VPN for multi-site gantry access, and oversaw $1M+ in equipment.
IT Leadership Roles
Held senior IT positions in the automotive and manufacturing space, managing infrastructure, security, and systems for a growing company. Oversaw intellectual property protection, security training, and technology solutions for complex engineering software environments.
Student — B.S. Information Technology Management
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Management while serving as an active member of the Veterans in IT community.
U.S. Army & Early IT Career
Served in the U.S. Army with deployment in Germany. Received the National Volunteer Medal for 500+ hours of service with the 2nd Infantry Brigade in Schweinfurt. Transitioned into civilian IT career, building foundational expertise in networking, systems administration, and infrastructure.