As an IT strategist I cut through the technical jargon to deliver clear solutions in cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure. My experience, spanning from hands-on semiconductor work to leadership as a CTO, gives me a unique perspective. I'm also a tenacious problem-solver, often finding unconventional paths to the root cause and building robust, understandable solutions.
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Drawing on over 25 years navigating the dynamic world of cybersecurity and technology, I've had the opportunity to serve in many capacities – from trusted advisor and engaged board member to hands-on CTO, CIO, IT Admin, and CISO for a diverse range of organizations. My focus is on making sense of the complex, whether it's deciphering the latest threat intelligence, conducting thorough risk assessments, or ensuring robust security postures that truly safeguard operations. I believe in practical, no-nonsense solutions that not only meet compliance standards like HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, and others but also foster a deeper understanding within teams.
My approach is rooted in clear communication and a collaborative spirit, and I'm driven by a strong conviction of integrity and core values. Whether I'm diving deep into technical details, crafting actionable intelligence reports, or guiding clients through critical risk assessments, my goal is to provide straightforward insights that empower informed decisions. Ultimately, it's about building resilience and fostering a shared understanding of our digital landscape, helping individuals and organizations navigate its intricacies with confidence and clarity.
Spearheaded the seamless integration and ongoing management of critical enterprise-grade security systems, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Endpoint Protection and Response (EPR) across diverse organizational landscapes. This comprehensive approach extended to the foundational network infrastructure, encompassing routers, switches, cloud, endpoints, firewalls and infrastructures. These strategic deployments of advanced security solutions demonstrably fortified the overall security posture of these entities, establishing proactive threat detection, comprehensive logging, in-depth analytical capabilities, and swift incident response at the endpoint level.
Significantly elevated the security and compliance standards for numerous financial institutions through the strategic implementation of zero-trust cybersecurity architectures, leveraging ledger consensus technology for enhanced verification. This fundamental paradigm shift moved beyond traditional perimeter-based security, mandating rigorous authentication and authorization for every user and device seeking resource access, irrespective of location. This proactive security stance resulted in a measurable decline in security incidents while concurrently enabling these organizations to meet stringent regulatory requirements, including NIST CSF, 23 NYCRR 500, DFS, GDPR, DORA, NIS2, and SOC2, underscoring a commitment to proactive risk mitigation and regulatory adherence within a highly regulated sector.
As the inventor of this novel proprietary private cloud system, I led its full lifecycle, from initial concept and detailed design to the hands-on build-out and ongoing management of a massive high-performance computing environment. This involved the orchestration of a computational array exceeding 100,000 cores and 200 terabytes of memory, strategically engineered for high-throughput parallel computation. This innovative, supercomputer grade cluster operated across seven time zones, demonstrating the viability of globally distributed, fully utilized cloud resources for complex computational tasks.
Catalyzed a substantial process improvement within a semiconductor manufacturing environment by championing the adoption of on-equipment laser-guided measurement systems. This strategic transition, initiated through persuasive presentations and collaborative engagement across engineering and management teams, streamlined critical measurement processes during Chemical-Mechanical Planarization (CMP). The resulting considerable cost efficiencies and optimized operations not only demonstrated adept change management and process innovation but also highlighted the ability to effectively bridge technical understanding with collaborative leadership to achieve tangible enhancements within a sophisticated manufacturing context.
