Resume

Oct 2025 – Present

Managed IT operations and cybersecurity across 75+ client environments totaling hundreds of endpoints, serving SEC-regulated wealth management firms and RIAs
Monitored SOC alerts daily for suspicious logins, unauthorized devices, and anomalous activity across client environments, maintaining zero security incidents or breaches across the entire portfolio
Participated in executive-level client reviews with CEOs and COOs, communicating security posture, infrastructure status, and improvement recommendations in business terms
Administered and maintained a multi-layered security stack including ThreatLocker, SentinelOne, Blackpoint Cyber, IronScales, Mailprotector, and Timus SASE across Windows, macOS, and cloud environments
Supported endpoint hardening, identity and access management, patch management, and secure remote access using Intune, Mosyle, Entra ID, and LastPass
Assisted SOC 2 readiness efforts by documenting security controls, coordinating vendor attestations, and participating in tabletop incident response exercises

Jan 2012 – Dec 2016

Served in one of the US military's most selective special operations units, deploying annually to support overseas operations in high-stakes, austere environments
Maintained active Secret clearance with NDA obligations, handling sensitive operational information and mission-critical communications with strict confidentiality
Executed mission planning using tabletop and sand table methodologies, translating complex operational requirements into clear, executable procedures under time pressure
Relied upon by squad leadership as a technically proficient and physically capable team member in environments where mistakes have irreversible consequences
Trained continuously on weapons systems, operational procedures, and team tactics; developed a disciplined, SOP-driven approach to high-consequence work that directly informs my approach to security operations

Arizona State University | B.S. Information Technology | December 2025 — Magna Cum Laude
- Completed 2017–2025 part-time while self-employed, transitioning deliberately from military service into IT and cybersecurity
- Coursework: Systems Design, Networking, Configuration Management, Information Security
- Labs in Active Directory, Group Policy, Risk Assessment, and Configuration Baseline Enforcement
Utah Valley University | B.S. Business Administration | 2010