Cybersecurity executive with 15+ years architecting enterprise-grade security programs across healthcare, B2B, and regulated industries. Recognized for building zero-trust default frameworks, maturing DevSecOps pipelines, and enabling scalable product delivery. Track record of sustaining 99%+ client retention, generating multi-billion-dollar growth, and elevating security from a cost center to a competitive advantage.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Careada AI | Remote/FL | 11/2021 - PresentDirector, Cybersecurity ArchitectureDeployed a zero-trust security architecture across 100% of cloud and hybrid infrastructure. Engineered secure architectures and security design patterns that became the standard for all cloud-native product development. Streamlined security review cycles across engineering teams. Drove pre-production threat modeling and architecture reviews across every major platform release, eliminating critical vulnerabilities before they reached production.
Campbell Hampton Chase | Atlanta, GA | 10/2021 - 11/2021Director, Security Architecture & CybersecurityBuilt a HIPAA-compliant healthcare IT platform with security architecture from the ground up. Designed comprehensive security blueprints spanning IAM, encryption, network segmentation, and auditing. Ensured over 10 years of delivering security architectures that certified that compliance requirements with zero critical breaches.
Edwards & Ervin Group | Atlanta, GA | 2005 - 2021Director, Business Strategy & CybersecurityUnlocked $5M in incremental annual revenue by redesigning the service portfolio around validated enterprise buyer needs. Launched a G4 automation program that lifted delivery quality by 15%. Redesigned, developed, and led a 40-person high-performance security team. Delivered enterprise-grade security architecture across multiple product lines.
Hewlett Packard | Atlanta, GA | 1999 - 2005Director, Business Development & CybersecurityExpanded HP's Eastern Division across a multi-state territory, building technology fluency that anchored enterprise decisions. Leveraged growing enterprise security expertise to win partnerships. Generated multi-billion-dollar growth and laid the foundation for a 20+ year cybersecurity career.
EDUCATION
Yale University School of Management | New Haven, CT - Advanced Management ProgramLagos Business School | Lagos, Nigeria - Advanced Management ProgramBayat Business School | London, England - Advanced Management ProgramWestern Governors University - MS, Business Administration / Strategic ManagementWestern Governors University - BS, Business AdministrationGeorgia State University | Atlanta, GA - BS, Computer Science
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - ISC2Project Management Professional (PMP) - PMICertified Information Security Manager (CISM) - ISACACertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - ISACASystems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) - ISC2Information Security Management (ISM) - IBM
VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP
ISACA Atlanta Chapter | Atlanta, GA | 01/2015 - PresentBoard Member & Technical Mentor - Lead seminars reaching 200+ security professionals across the Southeast mentor 30 mid-career professionals advancing into cybersecurity and senior leadership roles.
CyberPatriot STEM Security Mentorship Initiative | 04/2016 - PresentAdvisory Council Member & Technical Mentor - Guide annual cohorts reaching 550+ students annually, establishing scholarship funding offering 10 yearly grants to underserved students pursuing cybersecurity.
HealthTech Security Coalition | Remote | 03/2020 - PresentFounder - Co-authored a security architecture reference guide adopted by 40+ health systems and digital health startups to accelerate de-compliant product delivery.
SKILLS
Cybersecurity & Security Architecture: Threat Modeling, Risk Assessment, Security-by-Design, Zero Trust, Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP), IAM/IDM, Incident Response, SIEM, Pen Testing, DevSecOps, SDLCBusiness & Leadership: Executive Strategy, OKR Planning, Portfolio Management, Executive Stakeholder Management, Product Strategy, Client Retention, Cross-Functional Leadership, Revenue Generation, P&L ManagementDigital Transformation: Agile Methodologies, Automated Workflows, DevSecOps, SaaS, Secure Architecture, Cloud Migration, IT Operations ManagementGovernance & Compliance: HIPAA, GDPR, ISO, GIS Controls, Internal Audit, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
