A passionate and highly skilled cybersecurity professional with over four years of experience protecting organizational assets across DoD, Air Force, Space Force, and Missile Defense Agency environments. Specialized in vulnerability management, RMF compliance, incident response, and security automation.
Supports cybersecurity operations across Air Force, Space Force, and Missile Defense Agency programs in classified environments. Manages system security and compliance in accordance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensuring authorization and accreditation of critical DoD systems.
Develops and deploys physical and digital security policies to maximize security posture across multiple classified sites. Leverages enterprise cybersecurity platforms and self-developed PowerShell scripts and Microsoft Power Platform solutions to automate compliance workflows and improve vulnerability remediation timelines.
Completed 150+ police reports assisting sworn officers in investigating non-suspect informational calls. Responded to traffic and medical emergencies, providing support to on-scene emergency personnel. Cultivated community relationships by responding to calls for service and maintaining a visible presence within an assigned Area of Responsibility.
Safely transported cash, valuables, and other assets between banks, ATMs, businesses, and GardaWorld facilities. Followed designated routes and schedules to ensure timely, secure deliveries and pickups.
Responded promptly to emergencies including medical, fire, and security incidents at a hospital facility, coordinating with hospital staff and local emergency services. Monitored and controlled entry and exit points, checking identification and managing visitor logs. De-escalated conflicts and disturbances involving patients, visitors, and staff using strong interpersonal communication skills.
Supported ongoing IT projects ranging from system upgrades and network enhancements to the imaging and deployment of 70+ new workstations. Collaborated with infrastructure, network, security, and application development teams to gain cross-functional experience.
Additional certifications in progress.
Regularly completing Capture the Flag challenges on Hack The Box and exploring new security tools and techniques.
Hitting the slopes at Breckenridge and Vail most winters. Always chasing fresh powder in the Colorado mountains.
Exploring trails around Colorado Springs in spring and summer, occasionally squeezing in a round of golf on weekends.
Listening to cybersecurity, Formula 1, and foreign policy podcasts, plus sci-fi and military audiobooks.
Regular gym sessions with cardio through running and swimming to stay sharp and mission-ready.
Unwinding with video games, movies, and TV shows when not deep in a CTF rabbit hole.
Served as a Security Forces Member and Fireteam Leader in the U.S. Air Force, developing strong leadership, decision-making, and tactical skills in high-pressure environments. Responsible for overseeing and coordinating fireteam actions during security operations, enforcing security protocols, conducting threat assessments, and implementing defensive strategies to protect assets, personnel, and facilities.
Oversees organization, storage, and dissemination of vital information using platforms like SharePoint to ensure effective communication and operational efficiency. Manages records and information systems, ensures data is secure and accessible to authorized personnel, and trains personnel in information management best practices.