03 Profession

Technology with intention.

I’m a technologist with experience in IT leadership, cybersecurity, and AI transformation. I build reliable systems, strengthen security, and help organizations put new technology to practical use. My work includes leading AI governance and adoption, developing security guardrails, and turning strategy into solutions that support people and their work.

I also founded PurlNote, an AI-powered place to save and organize internet links.

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My professional path

Experience

The KeyState Companies

AVP, IT & Security: April 2025 – Present
IT Manager: May 2020 – May 2025

I architect and safeguard enterprise infrastructure supporting financial operations for multiple banking institutions, with responsibility for data security, regulatory compliance, internal audit, and operational integrity.
I spearhead the cybersecurity program, including vulnerability and threat assessments, remediation, risk management frameworks, and third-party vendor risk evaluations.
I directed migrations of mission-critical systems to a secure cloud environment, achieving 99.99% uptime and high availability across critical financial systems. I also supported the shift to remote work during COVID-19 with zero downtime.
I launched a security awareness program that reduced security incidents, along with annual tabletop exercises to strengthen organizational resilience and incident response.
I lead cross-functional work on security controls, disaster recovery, and banking, federal, and industry compliance, including NIST, SOC, ISO, GLBA, and FINRA.
I orchestrate security audits, compliance reviews, and internal and external control assessments. My work has earned positive scores in audits, compliance assessments, and penetration tests.
I modernized legacy infrastructure and agile workflows through Microsoft 365, Citrix, and NetSuite, while maintaining security and compliance.
I manage the IT budget, vendors, contract negotiations, and procurement.

U.S. Department of State

Bureau of Information Resource Management

IT Catalog Internship (VSFS): September 2023 – May 2024

Role details

I collaborated with U.S. diplomats and cross-functional teams on foreign policy solutions through technology policy and IT acquisitions.
I researched and cataloged IT tools and systems, prepared product research, and created content and presentations.
I led the development and integration of internal knowledge base information to improve employee transparency and accessibility. I received a Certificate of Appreciation for my IT Catalog contributions.
I led projects while learning FISMA, FedRAMP, and Human-Centered Design, and presented technical concepts in plain language.

The KeyState Companies

IT Operations / Systems Administrator: May 2015 – May 2020

Role details

I maintained enterprise infrastructure, security, and reliability, administering Windows and Linux servers, networks, and Azure cloud services.
I managed access controls, patching, security monitoring, backups, data integrity, and business continuity.
I configured VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls, monitored performance and capacity, and maintained documentation and inventory.
I provided technical support, troubleshooting, end-user assistance, and training.

Computer Task Group, Xerox

Document Information Associate: April 2010 – May 2015

Role details

I managed printing operations and troubleshot Xerox printers, fax and copy machines, and computer issues. I handled meter reads, supply inventory, and customer requests.
I served as a liaison between Xerox and its clients, maintained performance records, and managed secure print jobs.
I networked printers and print servers, applied document security protocols, and supported Information System and Desktop Support teams with networks and printer setups.

Technology & responsibility

AI leadership

I lead enterprise-wide AI transformation and adoption, implementing use cases and agentic workflow automation across business units with Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenAI (ChatGPT).
I lead the AI Forum and AI Oversight Committee, and present AI strategies to organizational leaders.
I implement AI security guardrails, usage policies, and a structured adoption program to support secure, responsible deployment.

How I work

Skills

AI leadership: Transformation and adoption; governance; security guardrails; agentic workflow automation.
AI platforms: Claude, Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI (ChatGPT).
Project management: Leadership, risk management, process improvement, strategic planning, IT governance, ITIL.
Security: Risk assessments, IT audit, access control, compliance, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust.
Systems & cloud: Windows Server, Active Directory (AD), Azure, Office 365, Citrix, VMware, Hyper-V.
Networking: TCP/IP, VPN, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, firewall management, load balancing.
Programming & tools: PowerShell, Java, Python, GitHub, Bash, Wireshark, Kali, Tenable.io, IntelliJ.
Platforms: Windows, Linux, Azure, AWS, Google, Adobe Creative Suite, Monday.com, Notion.
Tools: ConnectWise, NinjaOne, SIEM, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Nvendor.
Compliance: FINRA, SEC, GDPR, SOC 1 & 2, ISO, PCI, GLBA.