Career¶
Professional Profile¶
Cybersecurity and IT operations leader with experience across enterprise communications, infrastructure operations, compliance support, technical troubleshooting, team development, and operational planning.
I specialize in translating complex technical problems into clear action, building practical systems that improve visibility, and leading technical work across operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and governance-focused environments.
Target Roles¶
| Role Area | Example Titles |
|---|---|
| IT Operations | IT Operations Manager, Infrastructure Manager, Technology Operations Manager |
| Cybersecurity | Cybersecurity Operations Lead, Security Operations Analyst, Incident Response Coordinator |
| GRC / Compliance | GRC Analyst, CMMC Assessor, Security Compliance Analyst, RMF / ATO Support |
| Technical Leadership | Technical Project Manager, IT Program Coordinator, Operations-Focused Technology Lead |
Core Strengths¶
| Strength | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Operations Leadership | Leading technical teams, coordinating work, tracking priorities, and keeping systems moving |
| Infrastructure Management | Supporting networks, servers, endpoints, containers, dashboards, and operational services |
| Cybersecurity Operations | Building visibility, reviewing exposure, documenting risks, and improving alerting workflows |
| GRC / Compliance | Supporting control review, evidence organization, authorization packages, and risk tracking |
| Automation | Reducing manual checks with n8n workflows, Discord alerts, scheduled jobs, and repeatable processes |
| Documentation | Turning technical work into clear guides, project writeups, and decision-ready summaries |
Resume Summary¶
Experienced cybersecurity and IT operations leader with a background in enterprise infrastructure, communications systems, security compliance, technical support, and team leadership. Skilled at coordinating technical projects, improving operational processes, supporting cybersecurity and compliance workflows, and communicating clearly with both hands-on technical teams and senior stakeholders.
Comfortable moving between strategic planning and hands-on execution. Built this portfolio to show practical examples of infrastructure work, automation, security monitoring, GRC experimentation, and technical documentation.
Selected Project Highlights¶
| Project | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| n8n + Discord Automation | Workflow automation, API integration, JavaScript logic, scheduled reporting, and operational alerting |
| Public Exposure Watch | DNS review, reverse proxy awareness, Docker port review, exposure baselining, and security-minded automation |
| Home Lab Operations | Infrastructure ownership, Docker/container operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and self-hosted services |
| GRC LLM | Compliance workflow design, control review, evidence organization, and AI-assisted GRC experimentation |
| Incident Response Tracker | SOC workflow design, incident tracking, technician-focused tooling, and operational documentation |
| Security Onion Lab | Security monitoring, log visibility, alert review, and detection lab development |
Experience Translation¶
| Military / Technical Experience | Civilian-Focused Value |
|---|---|
| Enterprise communications support | IT operations, infrastructure support, and service delivery |
| Watch floor and operations center work | Operations center leadership, prioritization, and incident coordination |
| RMF / ATO support | Security compliance, authorization support, and risk documentation |
| Technical troubleshooting | Root-cause analysis, service restoration, and user support |
| Training and mentoring Marines | Team development, technical coaching, and performance improvement |
| Exercise and mission support | Project coordination, stakeholder management, and operational planning |
| Home lab and automation projects | Self-directed technical development, tooling, and process improvement |
Portfolio Focus¶
This site is built around practical proof:
- Systems I have built
- Workflows I have automated
- Security and infrastructure problems I have explored
- Documentation I have created
- Lessons learned from hands-on troubleshooting
The goal is to show how I think, how I build, and how I communicate technical work.