About me
I am a seasoned software and cybersecurity expert with a specialized focus on mission-critical applications.
“Security must be a core competence”
My journey in the tech realm has been nothing short of exhilarating, navigating through sectors as diverse and demanding as nuclear, financial systems, and defense. Each experience has etched in me a unique understanding: that in an age of rapid digital transformation, security isn’t an aspect of operations, security must be a core competence.
Driven by this ethos, I’ve not only pioneered solutions in mission-critical applications but have also committed myself to shaping the next wave of tech aficionados. Beyond my technical endeavors, I wear the hat of an educator and mentor with immense pride. It’s through this lens that I’ve been fortunate enough to guide countless passionate individuals, aiding them in carving their niche in some of the world’s premier tech establishments.
Professional Work History
Assured Information Security (Remote)
Software Engineer
June 2023 – Present
- Obtained DoD Top Secret Clearance.
- Part of the SecureView® team, enabling users to access multiple classified or unclassified networks from a single device without compromising security or performance.
Upwork (Remote)
Software Engineer
March 2023 – Present
- Achieved Rising Talent status within one month and Top Rated badge by August 2023.
- Freelanced in custom software development, backend development, and cybersecurity solutions.
BitGo (Remote)
Software Engineer
May 2022 – February 2023
- Part of a close-knit team of three on the security team. Our primary responsibility revolved around creating secure, regulated custodial wallets tailored for our institutional clientele.
- Created firmware for hardware security modules and software for associated API.
- Created streamlined transaction runbook, cutting time for new coin onboarding in half.
- Authored technical design documents and developer training materials.
Thinkful
Mentor
May 2022 – April 2024
- Mentored aspiring cybersecurity professionals.
- Guided mentees through practical tools and best practices.
- Provided thorough explanations of material, examples, and consistent check-ins on performance.
Curtiss-Wright Nuclear (Idaho Falls, ID)
Software Development Engineer
February 2020 – May 2022
- Promoted to R&D team to support Curtis Wright Innovation Council projects.
- Backend development of pattern recognition software for nuclear and industrial performance monitoring.
- Led the migration of offline monolith Windows application to run on embedded Linux within distributed cloud networks.
Curtiss-Wright Nuclear (Idaho Falls, ID)
Cyber Security Specialist
October 2018 – February 2020
- Inspected camera, badging systems, & scanning stations for air-gapped project staging area to minimize/eliminate incidental security violations.
- Facilitated division-wide security systems upgrade and acted as admin for onboarding, offboarding, and access modification.
- Performed cyber security Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) on systems pre-delivery; discovered, reported, & remediated vulnerabilities within internal & corporate systems
- Developed and implemented heightened security procedures and conducted employee training.
Curtiss-Wright Nuclear (Idaho Falls, ID)
Software Development Engineer Associate
October 2017 – February 2020
- Developed a full-stack software simulator for Nuclear Measurement Analysis and Control (NUMAC) devices.
Skills
Backend software development
Cybersecurity
Technical instruction/mentoring
My Experience
Jun 2023 - Present
Assured Information Security (AIS)
Software Engineer
I've been part of AIS, collaborating with an adept team to engineer software solutions tailored for secure data management and protection.
Contract May 2022 - Present
Thinkful
Cyber Security Instructor
I've been on a contractual journey with Thinkful, where I've had the privilege of mentoring budding cyber security enthusiasts.
May 2022 - Feb 2023
BitGo
Software Engineer
I worked on team of three responsible for developing secure, regulated, custodial wallets for institutional clients; developed firmware for hardware security modules (HSMs).