IT Consultant · AI · Automation · Cybersecurity & Network Engineering

Building secure, automated systems that scale.

30+ years across networking, cybersecurity, cloud, and automation — from Federal DoD programs at WPAFB to enterprise banking, finance, retail, manufacturing, and fast‑growing startups.

Notables: Former DoD IT defense contractor at WPAFB (88th Communications Group), previously held TS clearance · First Cisco CCNA at WPAFB (1999) · Led WPAFB rollout of Secure Computing Sidewinder firewalls prior to Y2K · Built Python ServiceNow automation solutions in the banking industry resolving 100k+ incidents/yr, sparking cross-divisional adoption of Python automation, transforming operations enterprise-wide.
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Consulting Focus

Network Automation (Python/Ansible/DevOps/APIs/Frameworks), Cloud Security, AI-assisted Operations, Compliance (PCI, HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001).

Python Zero Trust SIEM/SOAR VMware Cisco/Palo Alto/Checkpoint

Private Enterprise & Government

DoD Network Engineering(WPAFB), Global network perimeter security rollouts, Fortune 500 banking, manufacturing, and retail

Entrepreneurship

Founded and scaled multiple ventures; leadership across sales, operations, finance, and technology — building businesses that move people, products, and services into the future.