Jul 2017 – May 2022 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Billings, Montana Area

• With the core design principles of security, simplicity, and scalability, I guide the cybersecurity, network, and systems architecture. I am leading the journey towards zero-trust while improving the user experience. Developing future cloud capabilities, I work with the operational teams to increase flexibility and efficiency while leveraging native Azure capabilities layered with our preferred vendor solutions. I developed and update technology roadmaps that guide a 3-year perspective of future capabilities and milestones.

Sep 2016 – Jun 2017 · 9 mos · Billings, Montana Area

• I provided security engineering and architectural services across all the security domains and lifecycle from pre-sales through long term maintenance. My primary project was the security architect for the design of a $50M pharmaceutical manufacturing facility with DEA schedule 1 accreditation. As the principal security architect, I supported the lead architect and developed detailed drawings of all physical security and IT systems in Revit, including 3D visualizations of the physical security systems to support DEA accreditation. Other engagements included strategic planning, organizational audits, vendor and project management, solutions identification, and requirements validation.

Jun 2009 – Sep 2016 · 7 yrs 3 mos

• As the lead deployment engineer for developmental manned ISR systems supporting INSCOM under Task Force ODIN-Afghanistan, I lead a global team of engineers and technicians responsible for transitioning capabilities from the lab the battlefield to demonstrate effectiveness in a combat zone. Our team was responsible for getting the systems deployed, accredited, and operational with minimal delay. In addition to cybersecurity, power, and connectivity needs, each program required the development of specialized high security (SCIF) structures to house the operational systems, each with unique security and accreditation requirements.

Nov 2007 – Jun 2009 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Lead Engineer for Ground Systems and Information Assurance Manager for the Constant Hawk program. I was responsible for all aspects of the IT architecture, security, and DIACAP accreditation. I managed multiple subcontractors and lead a $50M expansion project that included the largest supercomputer in a combat zone.

Jun 2007 – Nov 2007 · 5 mos

• Responsible for information assurance aspects of the IPv6 transition for DISA, the DoD, and several federal agencies.

Jun 2006 – Jun 2007 · 1 yr

• Responsible for all aspects of information assurance at various locations in Iraq and Afghanistan

Jun 2004 – Jun 2006 · 2 yrs

• Responsible for providing information security and assurance services to a variety of federal, military, and private customers.

Aug 2001 – Present · 24 yrs 10 mos · Defcon, Las Vegas, NV, USA

• The Wall of Sheep is an educational experience demonstrating what information is being exposed and exploitable in network traffic, particularly usernames, passwords, and unique credentials. The Wall of Sheep occurs during and at the annual DefCon security conference and continues in it's role of exposing security weaknesses and educating people about how to better protect their identities and credentials online. The Wall of Sheep has since grown into the Packet Hacking Village that teaches numerous classes around network analysis, attack identification, and threat hunting.

Mar 2000 – Oct 2001 · 1 yr 7 mos

Jan 1999 – Jan 1999 · 0 mo

Aug 1998 – Dec 1999 · 1 yr 4 mos

Jun 1995 – Aug 1998 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Nov 1992 – Dec 1994 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• I was responsible for designing, building, and supporting industrial automation systems throughout the northwest. I supported industries ranging from sawmills to semiconductors to water treatment using technologies ranging from variable speed drives to programmable logic controllers to computerized SCADA systems.