I am a senior information security leader with over a decade of hands-on experience securing large-scale systems across technology, healthcare, and consumer platforms. I have led Security Engineering and Operations for a major healthcare organization within Amazon, managing teams responsible for building, operating, and testing systems to identify and mitigate real-world security risks. My background includes application security, cloud security, vulnerability management, incident response,...
I am a senior information security leader with over a decade of hands-on experience securing large-scale systems across technology, healthcare, and consumer platforms. I have led Security Engineering and Operations for a major healthcare organization within Amazon, managing teams responsible for building, operating, and testing systems to identify and mitigate real-world security risks. My background includes application security, cloud security, vulnerability management, incident response, and security architecture, giving me a practical, industry-driven perspective on modern cybersecurity challenges.
I am currently an Adjunct Faculty member at American Intercontinental University and have held adjunct teaching roles at other universities, where I have taught information security courses. I also hold a Master of Science in Information Security from Carnegie Mellon University. During my graduate studies, I served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for courses such as Network and Internet Security, Linux and Open Source Security, Information Security Risk Analysis, and Network Security Analysis, supporting instruction and guiding hands-on labs.
Professionally, I have led and contributed to security programs at organizations including Amazon, Haven, Grubhub, and GoDaddy, progressing through roles from application security engineer to senior manager. I have also worked as a malware analyst and security consultant, conducting penetration testing, cyber-forensic investigations, and secure system design. I hold multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, CISM, Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, and Microsoft Certified Professional. What sets me apart as a tutor is my ability to bridge theory with real-world practice. I specialize in cybersecurity fundamentals, application and cloud security, ethical hacking, risk analysis, and security engineering concepts.
