I'm a veteran cybersecurity executive and virtual CISO with over 20 years of experience building and leading security and compliance programs from the ground up. My career began in the U.S. Air Force, where I served as a computer crime investigator specializing in cybercrime and digital forensics—an experience that shaped my investigative and risk-driven approach to cybersecurity. I’ve held senior security leadership roles at companies including KLA-Tencor, Informatica, Sage Intacct, Sisense (VP, CISO), and CaaStle (VP, Head of Security). In each of these roles, I built or scaled security programs to align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and enterprise risk profiles. As a vCISO, I help startups and mid-sized organizations design and operationalize right-sized security strategies. I’ve led full lifecycle implementations of ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, developing the policies, controls, and processes necessary for audit success and long-term sustainability. My work includes threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and developing strategies for emerging risks like generative AI, supply chain vulnerabilities, and cloud-native environments. I bring hands-on leadership, clear communication with stakeholders, and a practical, outcome-driven mindset to every engagement. Whether you're building a security program from scratch or preparing for your next compliance milestone, I’ll help you get it right—efficiently and effectively.