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Security Engineer
Cybersecurity professional & full-stack developer based in Denver, CO
About Me
I'm a cybersecurity engineer and software developer who operates at the intersection of offensive security and product development. With a Master's in Cybersecurity, 7+ industry certifications including the CCSP and AWS Solutions Architect, and experience securing regulated financial environments, I bring a rare combination of defensive expertise and builder mentality.
I've led vulnerability management programs, orchestrated incident response for enterprise environments, built full-stack applications from the ground up, and shipped multi-platform products. I don't just find the vulnerabilities — I architect the solutions.
When I'm not breaking or building things, you'll find me on Colorado's trails, at a bluegrass show, or tracking down Denver's best hidden restaurants.
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What I Do
Bridging the gap between security and software engineering with hands-on expertise across multiple domains.
Security Engineering
Enterprise security program ownership — risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and security tooling (XDR, SIEM, DLP). Protecting critical infrastructure from advanced threats.
Cloud Architecture
AWS certified. Designing and securing cloud infrastructure with Terraform and IaC across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
Application Development
Full-stack product development with React, Next.js, Node.js, Swift, and Python. Architecting and shipping multi-platform applications from zero to production.
Compliance & GRC
Regulatory audits, policy development, vendor risk management, and business continuity planning for regulated industries.
Offensive Security
Web application hacking, penetration testing, bug bounty hunting, and security research. Thinking like an attacker to build better defenses.
Security Awareness
Designing and executing phishing campaigns, social engineering assessments, and organization-wide security training programs.
What I've Built
Products and tools I've designed, developed, and shipped.
ReadySec
readysec.co
A multi-platform certification exam preparation platform built from the ground up. Includes a native iOS app, responsive web platform, RESTful API, and admin console. Features spaced repetition learning, full-length practice exams, detailed progress analytics, and subscription management.
Certifications
Industry-recognized credentials validating expertise across security, cloud, and IT domains.
CCSP
Certified Cloud Security Professional - validates advanced competence in cloud security architecture, design, operations, and service orchestration.
AWS Solutions Architect - Associate
Validates expertise in designing distributed systems on AWS, covering network architecture, deployment, security, and cost optimization.
CySA+
Advanced hands-on cybersecurity skills in threat detection and response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence.
CSAP
Skills in identifying and defending against cybersecurity threats, incident response, and operational security in enterprise environments.
Security+
Essential skills in cybersecurity including risk management, threat response, cryptography, and compliance.
A+
Foundational skills in IT troubleshooting, maintenance, networking, and device management.
SC-900
Foundational knowledge of Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions across cloud and hybrid environments.
Resume
Experience, education, and technical skills.
Experience
- •Sole security analyst responsible for the organization's entire information security program across 500+ employees and critical financial systems
- •Directed enterprise vulnerability management program, reducing mean-time-to-remediate critical vulnerabilities by prioritizing risk-based patching workflows
- •Orchestrated incident response operations in partnership with MDR provider, ensuring rapid containment and resolution of security events
- •Managed and optimized security stack including XDR, SIEM, email security gateway, and DLP — driving measurable improvements in threat detection
- •Delivered executive-level security briefings to the Board of Directors, translating complex threat landscapes into strategic business decisions
- •Designed and executed organization-wide phishing simulations and security awareness campaigns, measurably improving employee security behavior
- •Led Business Continuity Planning initiatives including business impact analyses and disaster recovery strategy for regulated financial operations
- •Coordinated regulatory audit preparation and evidence gathering, ensuring compliance with financial industry security frameworks
Education
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Metropolitan State University of Denver
2021 - 2023
Bachelor of Science in Political Science & Cybersecurity
University of Alabama
2014 - 2018
Skills
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