Finding the Signal in the Noise

My story in tech didn't start with cybersecurity. It began supporting Adobe software back when I thought I'd be creating the future, not defending it. From graphic design to network administration during the dot-com boom, I got a front-row seat to innovation—and to its vulnerabilities. Over time, systems and servers became more interesting to me than shadows and gradients, and by the time most people noticed how vital security was, I'd already made it my focus.

For nearly two decades, I've worked at the intersection of infrastructure, information security, and business leadership—defending massive datasets of private healthcare information, designing security postures for multi-platform environments, and leading teams through mergers, audits, and compliance hurdles. I've had the privilege of building security programs from the ground up, sitting across from investors to help close major deals, and standing on stage to discuss the technology behind the promises with clients who needed confidence. I've led, learned, adapted, and sometimes fought tooth-and-nail to do the right thing—especially when the right thing wasn't the easy one.

Lately, I've taken a pause. After years of operating in high-stakes, high-velocity environments, I'm exploring what's next—not just professionally but personally. I'm making time for photography, fitness, and the creative process again. It turns out that the same part of me that once loved color wheels and camera angles also loves designing security architecture. There's an art to it—creating something elegant, resilient, and future-proof. I want to keep doing that, just with balance this time.

The road ahead? I'm looking for a team to build and a vision to align with. A place where security is baked into the culture, not bolted on. A challenge that involves cloud, APIs, AI, or serverless architecture—where I can help steer not just the tech stack but the thinking behind it. I've led before, and I'm ready to lead again, ideally in an organization that views security as a strategic advantage, not just a compliance requirement.

So here I am, between chapters, camera in one hand and roadmap in the other. Still listening for the signal in the noise. Still ready to help secure whatever comes next.☕

A waterfall in the Glass House Mountains, Queensland, Australia

Stirling Bridge, Fremantle, Western Australia

Bighorn posing on Mouse's Tank Trail, Valley of Fire, NV

Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal - The neighborhood directly outside Castelo de São Jorge.

Ibex Dunes, Death Valley, CA

Redstone, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV

A lone bush peak top on Goldstrike Canyon Trail, NV

Mount Rainier, Washington

Badwater Basin, Death Valley

West Rim Trail, Zion, Utah

Lake Mead Recreation Park, NV

A crow lets a bald eagle know it’s unwelcome, Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, Portland, OR

Some of my better photography Zen moments