About Me
| I am a cybersecurity practitioner with over 20+ years of practical experience in the I.T. industry. I have a proven track record of success as an entrepreneur and in large enterprise designing complex security architectures, executing multi-year projects and ‘getting my hands dirty’ in the trenches of cyber warfare. I am an autodidact and have learned all of my skills independently through self-study, experimentation and experience. |
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| Cybersecurity is my carreer of choice and my primary hobby/passion. |
Professional Experience
AI Security Architect
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Jabil
Jan. 2026 - present
In my role as AI Security Architect, I am responsible for developing security frameworks and capabilities to secure user and company data being leveraged by AI enabled applications and systems.
- Align the Cyber Security Organization with Enterprise AI adoption roadmap.
- Develop a governance and security framework for the secure evaluation and adoption of AI.
Cloud Security Architect
Aug. 2023 - Jan. 2026
In my role as Cloud Security Architect, I was responsible for developing Cloud Security standards based on CIS Benchmarks and aligning cloud posture to these standards.
- Implement Cloud Security Posture Management in multi-cloud environment.
- Develop strategy and drive remediation of findings discovered by CSPM.
Network Security Architect
Mar. 2017 - Sep. 2021
In my role as Network Security Architect, I was responsible for designing, implementing and improving the network security posture of the Global Jabil Network.
- Lead a global project to evaluate and remediate firewall policy deficiences.
- Design and implement security for a global SDWAN transformation.
Network Security Architect
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Danaher
Sep 2021 - Aug 2023
In my role as Network Security Architect, I was responsible for designing, implementing and improving the network security posture of Danaher and its Operating Companies.
- Design and deploy a Zero Trust network architecture across disparate operating companies globally.
- Develop and publish a Network Security Standard with the support of multiple diverse stakeholders.
Technical Account Manager
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Zscaler
Oct. 2016 - Mar. 2017
In my role as Technical Account Manager, I was responsible for ensuring customer success as well as optimal configuration and operation of Zscaler as it pertains to the organizations security posture.
- Align with customer executives and technical stakeholders to understand business security requirements.
- Review and optimize traffic forwarding strategies for efficiency, redundancy and scalability.
- Guide escallations to resolution and maintain stability during major incidents.
- Develop and deliver quarterly business reviews to executive and technical stakeholders.
Cloud Security Engineer
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Whoa Networks
Jul. 2013 - Sep. 2016
In my role as Cloud Security Engineer, I was responsible for designing and deploying a secure cloud infrastructure and ’lights out’ architecture based on the Cisco FlexPod reference architecture.
- Design, build, test and deploy complex network, compute and storage solutions across 3 datacenters.
- Deploy and support Palo Alto edge firewalls and complex WAN connectivity architectures.
- Provide Linux and Windows support to large, diverse customers.
Sr. Network Engineer
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European Wax Center
Aug. 2012 - Jul. 2013
In my role as Sr. Network Engineer, I was responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT Operations, Security and Networking across 300 franchise locations as well as the corporate network.
- Design and build a VPN mesh network to maintain secure connectivity across all franchieses and coporate.
- Design, deploy and maintain a redundant web presence for online booking and franchise web presence.
- Plan and participate in team building activities with the IT operations and engineering staff.
Owner and Lead Engineer
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LexiTek
Feb. 2007 - Sep. 2016
In my role as Owner and Lead Engineer, I was responsible for all daily functions of the business, including personnell, marketing and accounting. Additionally, I served as the lead engineer and architect to all customers and vendors.
- Design and build custom Terminal Services based deployments for medical offices to meet HIPAA regulations.
- Design customer on premise/cloud solutions to meet the specific needs of their industry and regulations.
- Build, monitor and maintain a web hosting division for 150+ domains/web sites.
- Manage/Oversee all legal, tax, payroll and administrative tasks for an incorporation in Florida.
Education
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Independently Achieved from Experience
Vendor-neutral cybersecurity certification from ISC2 validating expertise in designing and managing security programs.
1995 - 1999
High School Diploma
Ft. Laduerdale High School
GPA:
3.9 out of 5.0
General Educaton - High School Diploma. Extracurricular Activities:
- I was the campus IT support.
- Identified security issues with campus and district systems and assisted in remediation.
Get in Touch
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