A proud alumnus of the University of San Diego, I graduated in 2022 and bring over six years of hands-on experience in the cybersecurity industry. My career has spanned both compliance and technical domains—working in PCI DSS compliance, cloud security engineering, and helping organizations meet rigorous standards such as GDPR, CCPA, and NIST SP 800-171 (now CMMC). As a CMMC Registered Practitioner, I’ve supported customers in highly regulated environments to design and implement secure systems that align with evolving security frameworks.
My expertise lies in developing and engineering cybersecurity solutions tailored for Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) systems, particularly within Department of Defense (DoD) environments. I’ve worked extensively on securing unique and often non-traditional networks, including those supporting advanced manufacturing. My background includes research and development of high-assurance, multi-level secure systems for military use, as well as the design of intrusion detection and security event management solutions. This breadth of experience—across research, engineering, and compliance—allows me to bring a well-rounded, real-world perspective to the classroom.