In my role as Chief Information Security Officer for Startup Security, I ensure that our clients are held to the highest security standards. No matter the security need, we are here to help. I've had the pleasure of working with some fantastic partners and have been able to help them reach their security goals. I look forward to the future projects and companies we will be able to help secure.

I had the pleasure of building and managing an international cybersecurity team to ensure the company was held to the highest security standards. Adhering to GDPR and ISO27000 were at the forefront of our daily security considerations as well as all facets of user experience and performance.

Cyber Security Architect

Oct 2018 – Mar 2020

Developed unique, effective security strategies for software systems, networks, data centers, and hardware. Implemented/built-in security systems to software, hardware, and components. Research best ways to secure company-wide IT infrastructure. Built firewalls to protect network infrastructures. QA software and hardware for security vulnerabilities and risks. Monitored software for external intrusions, attacks, and hacks. Closed off security vulnerability in the case of an attack. Identified cyber attackers, reported to upper management, and cooperated with police or other legal forces to detain perpetrators.

Oversaw all technical aspects of Covert Fishing, from web design and maintenance to E-Commerce and day to day operations.

I was very happy to be a founding member of Covert Fishing LLC and we had a fantastic time creating a culture around one of our greatest passions.

Managed and deployed a diverse network environment of Windows, Linux and OSX machines. Applied SQL updates and packages as requested by clients in real time. Migrated present Active Directory environment to current standards with zero down time. Updated and managed legacy Linux environments to bring them up to modern standards. Ground up network architecture planning and execution in new location as company moved physical buildings. Wireless network design for enterprise implementation.