Professional summary
Results-driven AI Security Engineer with 7+ years of experience securing multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) through risk-based assessments, automation, and scalable architecture design. Proven ability to identify misconfigurations, conduct cloud security assessments, and implement hardening strategies while building secure, high-performance systems using Swift, Rust, Python, and Infrastructure as Code. Experienced in integrating AI/LLM technologies into cloud-native environments and translating complex security challenges into practical, production-ready solutions.
Professional experience
Founder & Lead AI Security Engineer
Jan 2026 to Present
- Architecting and building FastFlip.com from the ground up as an AI-powered buyer and seller marketplace designed to scale.
- Leading full-stack engineering across iOS in Swift, backend services in Rust and Python, and AWS cloud infrastructure while setting the technical direction for an enterprise-grade platform.
- Designing and integrating scalable AI systems using foundation models and LLM-based architectures to support real-time personalization, recommendation engines, user intent analysis, and automated decision-making workflows.
- Creating the technical foundation for enterprise growth by implementing secure development practices, scalable architecture patterns, and performance-focused engineering processes.
Instructor (Contractor)
Jan 2026 to Present
- Deliver engaging course content to diverse learner audiences for Pluralsight.
- Ensure clear communication of technical concepts and maintain learner focus throughout instructional modules.
Senior Cloud Security Consultant
Oct 2020 to Jan 2026
- Served as a cloud security SME to enterprise-level clients across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Led cloud security assessments and Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) engagements to identify risks and deliver prioritized, risk-based remediation aligned to 20+ compliance frameworks.
- Designed and implemented secure cloud architectures using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, enabling scalable, repeatable deployments and accelerating customer adoption.
- Led threat modeling initiatives using the PASTA methodology, translating complex technical risks into actionable insights for engineering teams and executive stakeholders.
- Produced and delivered video and audio technical content as a cloud security expert.
- Acted as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients, delivering technical demonstrations and go-to-market content that translated security capabilities into measurable business value.
- Automated security controls and integrations using Python.
Technology Business Consultant
Nov 2018 to Aug 2019
- Executed a full testing lifecycle, including functional, regression, system, performance, and UAT testing within an agile delivery team. Developed and maintained test scripts in IBM Rational Clear Quest (RQM) and CA Service Desk, tracking and reporting defects, and preserving testing artifacts in SharePoint for auditing and compliance.
- Served as client services liaison between the Veterans Administration (VA) and mortgage services, ensuring accuracy and integrity of VA reporting deliverables.
- Provided technical business consulting, formulating systems scope and objectives aligned to client business plans and bridging communication between end-users and developers on the implications of technology solutions.
Projects
Creator & Maintainer
Apr 2026 to Present
- Inferust fills the gap between Python's statsmodels/scipy.stats and the Rust ecosystem, bringing statistical inference capabilities to Rust developers.
Volunteer experience
Swift SDK for Android Workgroup Member
Swift.org · Remote · 2025 to Present
Participated in workgroup discussions and meetings focused on advancing Swift as a supported platform for Android development.
Hummingbird Open Source Contributor
Collaborate with maintainers to test framework capabilities, validate features, and contribute to discussions on enhancements and performance improvements.
CCSK v5 Training Reviewer
Cloud Security Alliance · Remote · Jul 2024
Reviewed and contributed to the content development of the CCSK v5 courseware.