Sep 2025 – Present · 7 mos · Remote · Remote

• At Kairos Sec, I lead a boutique penetration testing firm dedicated to helping small to medium-sized businesses proactively identify and fix their most critical cybersecurity risks.
• My work involves:
• Leading tailored security assessments to find vulnerabilities before attackers do.
• Providing clear, actionable strategies to strengthen security and achieve compliance.
• Partnering with business leaders to build a robust security posture that protects their assets and reputation.

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Remote · Remote

• Partnering with Simply Cyber Academy to deliver high-quality offensive security training.
• Developing hands-on, practical courses focused on real-world penetration testing and ethical hacking techniques.
• Mentoring and guiding students to build their skills, improve their methodologies, and advance their careers in cybersecurity.

Oct 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Remote · Remote

• Research, identify, and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications and other infrastructure.
• Provide detailed reports to clients to provide expert advice on remediation and prevention.
• Perform security research to further the information security field at large.
• Mentor & train Associate Penetration Testers.
• Lead the following assessments for clients:
• Web App Pentests
• API Pentests
• Mobile App Pentests
• External Pentests
• Internal Pentests
• AWS Pentests
• Azure Pentests
• GCP Pentests
• Social Engineering

May 2022 – Nov 2022 · 6 mos · Remote

• Validate information security key controls to identify control risks, analyze root causes and trends in potential control weaknesses; suggest controls to meet compliance standards where applicable.
• Independently gather evidence and remediate vulnerability findings where appropriate.
• Prepare accurate and timely communications of observations, recommendations and conclusions as well as evaluating and executing cybersecurity remediation action plans.
• Serve as advisor and compliance subject matter expert; partner with system owners to evaluate the design and effectiveness of the compliance program and environment.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the Credit Unions platforms and their supporting infrastructure and processes, as well as how technical compliance obligations apply to that environment.

Mar 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

• Oversee and manage IT Support Center operations.
• Identify and resolve IT-related technical problems for the Campus Community.
• Evaluate technology use and needs and recommend improvement for hardware and software upgrades.
• Create and manage escalation procedures and ensure service levels are maintained.
• Document, track, and monitor Support Center issues to ensure resolution in a timely manner.
• Train employees and students on campus technology.
• Ensure the Support Center is staffed and managed during pre-established business hours.

Oct 2017 – Aug 2021 · 3 yrs 10 mos · Garretson, SD

• IT Coordinator Role:
• Oversee all Information Technology for the church.
• Provide help-desk support
• Configure and manage Google Workforce and Google Suite
• Oversee security for the network and email server
• Create and maintain the church websites
• Implement live streaming and online advertisements

Nov 2015 – May 2016 · 6 mos · Greater Sioux Falls Area

• Provided one-on-one and class teachings for the following subjects:
• Basic computer usage
• Computer security
• File manipulation
• Web applications

Mar 2015 – May 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Provided tutoring services for the following courses:
• Business Administration
• English
• Accounting
• Social Media Marketing
• Personal Finance
• Computers

Jan 2014 – Sep 2018 · 4 yrs 8 mos

• Assist students using Southeast Tech technology in the library.
• Help students perform research both online and offline.
• Catalog and organize various books and categories.
• Perform excellent customer service in order to answer general calls and/or transfer calls to the proper department.

Aug 2012 – Oct 2017 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Flandreau, SD; Garretson, SD; Colman, SD; Peoria, IL; Deeside, Jamaica

• Oversee all Information Technology for the church.
• Provide help-desk support across five different campus - including an international location in Jamaica
• Configure and manage Office 365 for all church employees
• Implement live streaming and online advertisements
• Lead staff members in each location to accomplish the mission of the church