Professional Journey

Throughout my career, I have focused on driving business growth through technological innovation, streamlining production environments, integrating complex data systems, and leading development efforts in startups and large enterprises. My expertise includes migrating services to AWS, implementing NIST cybersecurity standards, and delivering scalable, secure solutions that support business objectives.

At a startup, I led all development efforts, successfully migrating web services to AWS with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity compliance, including full NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 implementation and HIPAA-compliant environments across AWS and Azure. Additionally, I designed APIs and created insurance quote engines, including the first Medicare Supplement Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) application, which drove significant business success.

I played a key role in the early designs and builds of LORAT (Life Optimized Risk Assessment Tool), which evolved into LORA and ultimately became known as Emma—an advanced AI-driven risk assessment tool that set the stage for modern AI applications in the industry.

• Secure Network Architecture: Designed and deployed network infrastructure spanning multiple office locations, utilizing Juniper and Sophos technology, VLANs, SSL VPN, and RADIUS. Implemented high-availability configurations with advanced security measures, including Sophos Sandstorm, Zero-Day protection, EDR/XDR, and custom ACLs.
• System & Endpoint Security: Integrated Azure AD Single Sign-On (SSO) with AWS services and internal applications, implementing Conditional Access Policies, MFA, and Yubikeys to strengthen authentication security.
• Remote Work Enablement: Engineered a seamless transition to remote work using Intel vPro EMA, Sophos XG, and Pulseway, ensuring high productivity and security during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Real-Time Monitoring & Security Insights: Developed API-driven monitoring solutions that integrated with EagleEye Networks and Elastic SIEM, centralizing logs and alerts for proactive security threat detection. Created a "Remote Employee Network Quality Monitoring" system to optimize remote work performance.
• High-Availability Infrastructure & Proactive Monitoring: Built a custom LibreNMS cluster to monitor network and cloud infrastructure, tracking real-time metrics and environmental conditions during outages, with automated syncing upon restoration.

By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, I have consistently delivered secure, scalable solutions that optimize operations and drive meaningful innovation. My approach prioritizes cybersecurity, efficiency, and long-term business impact.

Leadership & Achievements

As Director of System Architecture, I played a pivotal role in driving exponential growth, scaling revenue from $8,000 in 2017 to $4.75 million in 2018, $19.68 million in 2019, and surpassing $40 million by 2021. This success was driven by my leadership in optimizing operations, fostering a culture of innovation, and implementing transformative technical solutions.

• Revenue Growth & Team Leadership: Led a high-performing team that drove unprecedented business expansion, focusing on system optimization, operational improvements, and the adoption of innovative technical solutions.
• Scalable Infrastructure Development: Designed and deployed a highly scalable, secure infrastructure that supported thousands of users across multiple regions. Implemented cloud-native solutions, automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines for seamless system updates and scalability.
• Data Pipeline Automation: Directed the development of automated data pipelines, reducing manual workload, enhancing security compliance, and improving data accuracy by 30%. These efforts also resulted in a 40% decrease in operational overhead.
• Cybersecurity Leadership: Spearheaded the adoption of NIST and HIPAA compliance frameworks, implementing robust cybersecurity measures that ensured zero security breaches over a 3-year period.
• Transformational Technology Adoption: Championed the integration of cutting-edge technologies, including AWS, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture, modernizing legacy systems and enhancing business scalability.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Worked closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to integrate new technologies, aligning business objectives with technological advancements and achieving key milestones ahead of schedule.
• Process Optimization: Led process improvement initiatives that reduced time-to-market for product releases by 25%, improved customer satisfaction, and increased overall team efficiency.

Beyond the Tech World

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends and exploring the beautiful surroundings of Florida. When I can find the time, I also enjoy playing games, taking on new challenges and adventures.

In my spare time, I love working on personal tech projects, including managing my own homelab and experimenting with system architecture innovations. My interests extend to automotive work—whether tuning a car or tackling a new DIY project—and photography, where I continually explore ways to capture the perfect shot.

Thank you for visiting my site and taking the time to learn more about my journey. I look forward to connecting with like-minded individuals in the tech community!