Bio

I drive business capabilities and success through cutting-edge technology infrastructure, leadership, and strategy. I am an innovative, collaborative, and visionary Information Technology and Information Security Leader with extensive experience driving business objectives, security, and compliance through dynamic technology functions and solutions. I have a strong record of success developing and overseeing policies, programs, and scalable processes that mitigate risk, optimize operations, and improve bottom-line results for Fortune 500 and other market-leading companies. My thorough understanding of Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cloud security technologies best practices drives global security practices and data protection. I also possess expertise in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Network Strategy, ITIL, Six Sigma, and Program Management planning and execution. As an industry thought leader, I employ custom methodologies and frameworks that balance security with business agility. Based on my insight and professional success in this area, I am often requested to speak at industry conferences or to author articles that address Cyber Security, Application Security, Crisis Investigation & Response, and Emerging Technologies. My colleagues and co-workers describe me as an approachable, pragmatic and effective leader. They praise my ability to understand business requirements and develop a security posture that sustains operational fluidity. Outside of the office, I enjoy learning about new cultures, traveling, flying aircraft and drones, mountain climbing and photography. I speak basic Portuguese, basic Hindi, and basic Swahili.