Security is a feeling you can't get back.

Once you or your customers have been breached, it's going to be a hard road forward.

That's why I'm a security researcher, consultant, and advisor focusing on DevSecOps and security by design.

I focus on shifting security left so that there is protection every step of the way. I am an open-source advocate and someone who contributes and is passionate about the community. My first machine was one I installed ubuntu on. I have actively worked with the Linux foundation on key messaging to the greater community.

I have a special focus on security by design, which combines security and UX to make a secure experience easier for customers, when we know the weakest point is often human error.

What I bring to your team:

Strategic Thinking

With an innate ability to identify patterns within complexity, I possess a strategic mindset that allows me to navigate through clutter and forge the optimal path forward. Armed with this approach, I strike forward, bringing clarity and direction to organizations.

Problem-Solving Prowess  

I'm thrilled by the opportunity to solve complex problems. While some are dismayed by breakdowns, I'm energized - analyzing symptoms, pinpointing root causes, and delivering ingenious solutions.

Inspirational Futurism

The future captivates me, and I envision its boundless potential with vivid detail, as if it was projected before me. This inspirational picture constantly pulls me forward into tomorrow. While the precise content depends on my strengths and interests, the core vision centers around an elevated product, team, life, or world.

Open Source Activist

I have been a champion of Linux and the free software movement for years. Ubuntu, with its user-friendly interface and commitment to accessibility, has been a particular focus, as I've advocated for its adoption among both technical and non-technical users alike. However, my enthusiasm extends to other Linux distributions as well, including the powerful Kali Linux for cybersecurity and the highly customizable Arch Linux for those seeking a truly personalized experience.

Beyond advocating for specific operating systems, I have also been a vocal proponent of the open source community as a whole, celebrating the collaborative spirit and the free exchange of ideas that underpin this movement. I believe learning should be free and that knowledge should be free, and that people should freely exchange ideas.

You can see my certifications below, but I will also list them here for clarity:

• Advanced Cybersecurity Graduate Program at Stanford University
• Certifications in AWS, Incident Response (ISC2), Cisco CCNA, SAP, Zero Trust Security (Linux Foundation), Okta, SSCP
• Member of the Institute of Community Directors of Australia Board Governance Program