Jan 2026 – Present · 5 mos

Jan 2026 – Present · 5 mos

Dec 2025 – Present · 6 mos

Jun 2025 – Present · 1 yr

• Contributing author on AI research focused on strategy, governance, and security. Co-author of prEN 18282, the Harmonised Standard for AI Cybersecurity under the EU AI Act.

Nov 2025 – Present · 7 mos

• AI Security and Safety Leadership Shaping best practices for secure and responsible AI adoption across enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure.
• Guiding SANS Strategy Helping weave AI into the DNA of our world-class cyber training, certifications, and community programs.
• Field CISO Engagement Supporting CISOs, executive teams, and practitioners with real-world guidance on emerging threats, operational strategy, and resilient architectures.
• Research and Field-Building Bridging AI safety and cybersecurity, expanding the bench of practitioners who can defend against the next generation of risks.
• Education and Empowerment Ensuring organizations have the tools, training, and mindset to navigate what comes next.

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Jan 2025 – Nov 2025 · 10 mos

Nov 2025 – Present · 7 mos

Oct 2025 – Mar 2026 · 5 mos

Nov 2023 – Jun 2024 · 7 mos

Mar 2023 – Nov 2023 · 8 mos

Apr 2019 – Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 11 mos

• Hacker Valley Media is a creative agency that is dedicated to sharing the diverse and inspirational stories within the cybersecurity and technology industry. Through the creation and production of podcasts and video shows, we aim to empower, educate, and entertain the cybersecurity community. At Hacker Valley Media, we believe in using the power of storytelling to amplify the best cybersecurity brands, and our team is lead by cybersecurity leaders who are committed to building a company that serves the needs of practitioners.

Nov 2023 – May 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Developed first-to-market AI copilot prototypes for identity program assessments, reducing evaluation time by 40%.
• Positioned firm as a trusted advisor on AI-enabled identity governance, securing three enterprise pilot programs.
• Directed go-to-market strategy aligning identity, compliance, and AI adoption.
• Built executive narratives that influenced board-level buy-in for AI-driven workforce security.

Feb 2023 – Nov 2023 · 9 mos

• Creating the Data & Intelligence Layer for IAM. AKA replaces manual and inefficient identity and access management decisions with visibility, intelligence and action.

May 2023 – Nov 2023 · 6 mos

Apr 2023 – Nov 2023 · 7 mos

May 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Presented by IADAS, the Anthem Awards recognizes the breadth of purpose & mission-driven work around the globe by honoring the organizations, brands and people creating substantive impact to make the world a better place. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities.

May 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

• IADAS describes its members as "Leading industry experts, evangelists and visionaries working to advance the electronic medium" and divides its members into four types - Associate, Executive, Europe and Anthem.

Apr 2023 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs

Aug 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos

• I lead the media content strategy with the goal of sharing the power of Axonius with the world and to empower and inspire technology professionals to be the best version of themselves.

Feb 2021 – Feb 2025 · 4 yrs

Jun 2020 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

Feb 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos · Los Gatos, California

• Responsible for intelligence that empowers decision-making to reduce risk to production and delivery of global entertainment. Part-time incident responder and leader of the purple team (red team and blue team nexus).

Oct 2018 – Feb 2019 · 4 mos

Mar 2018 – Oct 2018 · 7 mos · Greater Atlanta Area

• Analyze and assess the maturity, capability, and capacity of client cybersecurity programs and develop clear and comprehensive plans for building and sustaining industry-leading cyber threat intelligence programs.

Oct 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Provide guidance on building and/or maturing information security programs, detecting and responding to computer security incidents, and implementation of tools and technologies used for enterprise security. Evaluate client needs, coordinate design for a solution, and clearly communicate the value proposition of complex and highly technical subjects. Trusted advisor for security leadership from the boardroom to the SOC floor.

Apr 2016 – Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos

• Develop content for new and existing IT certifications. Advisor in matters of cyber threats and intelligence.

May 2015 – Apr 2017 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Founder and Managing Partner of Ashlar Cyber Solutions, provided full-spectrum cyber consulting at the tactical, operational and strategic level for commercial and government organizations.

Mar 2013 – Aug 2015 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• Provides specialized training and consulting that focuses on physical security solutions.

Mar 2011 – Oct 2015 · 4 yrs 7 mos · US Cyber Command/ Maryland

• Led all-source threat intelligence support to US Cyber Command Computer Network Operations (CNO) to include production of cyber related Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment (JIPOE), briefings, estimates, bulletins, and alerts.

Aug 2006 – Mar 2011 · 4 yrs 7 mos · National Security Agency/ Maryland

• Support to the National Security Agency (NSA) as the subject matter expert in Digital Networks Intelligence (DNI) for 5 Marine Cryptologic support element (MCSE) Units across the globe and led 2 teams supporting combat missions with digital networks intelligence.