May 2024 – Sep 2024 · 4 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote

• Technical Skills
• Front-End Development: React, Redux, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Webpack, Babel
• Back-End Development: Node.js, Express.js, RESTful APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Deployment and DevOps: Git, GitHub, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), AWS, Docker
• Algorithms and Data Structures: Efficient problem-solving techniques, time and space complexity analysis
• Key Responsibilities
• Collaborating in teams to design, develop, and deploy full-stack web applications using agile methodologies
• Participating in code reviews, pair programming sessions, and technical discussions
• Building and consuming RESTful APIs to facilitate data exchange between client and server
• Implementing responsive and user-friendly interfaces with modern front-end frameworks
• Optimizing application performance through efficient data structures and algorithms
• Leveraging version control systems (Git) and industry-standard development tools and workflows
• Continuously learning and adapting to emerging technologies and industry best practices

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote

• Finding and monetizing hidden assets for Non-Profits and SMEs through the radical and strategic adoption of AI.
• I specialize in engineering non-linear revenue streams by applying a security mindset to overlooked opportunities.
• AI-Powered Audits: I leverage AI and data analysis for a proprietary "Hidden Asset Audit," systematically identifying underutilized data and distribution channels that can be immediately monetized.
• Architect AI Partnerships: I architect high-leverage, AI-driven partnerships and joint ventures that turn dormant assets into active profit centers, bypassing the need for traditional ad spend.
• Embedded Execution: As the bridge between engineering and dealmaking, I lead on-site "Growth Sprints" to build, launch, and scale these new AI ventures from the ground up, ensuring rapid adoption and immediate ROI.

Dec 2019 – Feb 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos · West Hollywood, California · On-site

• Led incident response efforts, analyzing and resolving AWS Security alerts from SIEM and addressing enterprise network threats using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to prioritize detections.
• Developed Python integrations and playbook code for security operations leveraging the Cortex xSOAR platform, enhancing automation and response capabilities.
• Spearheaded the deployment of Qualys vulnerability scanner, implementing OKTA SAML single sign-on integration and managing agent deployment across the Tinder enterprise environment.
• Optimized security posture by enforcing IT security policies and fine-tuning rules for CrowdStrike Falcon, Google Workspace, and other endpoint security tools.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain robust security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Dec 2018 – Nov 2019 · 11 mos · Greater Los Angeles Area

• As part of the Verizon Media Paranoidz team I used Splunk and bespoke in-house tools to analyze web and system vulnerabilities across Verizon Media Properties( Oath, AOL, Yahoo, etc)
• Provided vulnerability remediation information to system owners and engineers. Followed through until complete remediation was achieved.
• Tested systems for compliance and remediation through virtual machines and command line tools.

Aug 2018 – Nov 2018 · 3 mos · Nashville Metropolitan Area

• During this short-term project I assisted with the re-deployment to the complex network and business environment of Willis Towers Watson. Worked on scanning strategy, wrote custom Ruby scripts to automate scanning on Linux hardware, and provided Nexpose Certified Administrator expertise.

Jul 2017 – Apr 2018 · 9 mos · Los Angeles,CA

• As a contractor I worked with the hospitals InfoSec organization as a mid-level security analyst monitoring and responding to incidents, hardening endpoint devices across the enterprise, performing vulnerability management and assisting with remediation efforts, and various standard information security operating procedures. Also delivered monthly security presentations to new hires at orientation.

Aug 2016 – Dec 2016 · 4 mos · Westwood,CA

• As a contractor I was tasked with providing expertise and implementation of vulnerability scanning for UCLA Health System. We primarily used Rapid7 NeXpose (InsightVM) for scanning, and I communicated risk and remediation information to stakeholders at multiple levels of the IT organization.
• Wrote scripts in Ruby to assist in with efficient and timely vulnerability scan engine automation.

Jul 2015 – Aug 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo · El Segundo, CA

• Assisted information security professionals with using Rapid7’s NeXpose product and troubleshooting software issues with the product, and triaging system with underlying Linux and Windows servers.

May 2014 – Jun 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• As part of a 24/7 rotation support team I helped customers and clients troubleshoot SMS/MMS delivery issues with our various products. Wrote scripts to help with NOC operations in Ruby and Bash.

Oct 2011 – May 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Sheman Oaks,CA

• Trained new customers on our video conferencing products and troubleshot errors in system performance.
• Assisted with network security, and information technology maintenance and hardening efforts with the LAN/WAN
• Provisioned Linux CentOS servers for enterprise customers.

Jun 2011 – Nov 2011 · 5 mos · West Hollywood,CA

• Provided ancillary support to team members and level I IT support to City of West Hollywood staff in a Windows based enterprise