About The Alchemist

 From securing classified military networks to shaping cybersecurity strategies for Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies, my career has been defined by innovation, adaptability, and impact. I started in the U.S. Air Force, where I gained firsthand experience in incident response, risk management, and cyber defense. Transitioning into the private sector and federal contracting, I took on leadership roles in GRC, cloud security, and cybersecurity consulting, helping businesses and government entities strengthen their security postures. Along the way, I’ve built security programs, assessed global risk landscapes, and developed frameworks that empower organizations to navigate the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. 

 As The Cyber Alchemist, I believe cybersecurity isn’t just about defending against threats—it’s about transforming the way we think about security. My mission is to bridge the gap between technology, psychology, and strategy, ensuring that security isn’t just a compliance checkbox but an integral part of personal and organizational resilience. Through PersSec, I offer exclusive personal cybersecurity consulting for high-profile individuals, helping them navigate digital risks with tailored solutions. Whether through thought leadership, public speaking, or hands-on consulting, I strive to make security practical, accessible, and adaptive to modern challenges. 

With a broad yet deep understanding of cybersecurity, I specialize in strategic defense, risk management, and transformative security solutions across multiple domains:

🔹 Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): Ensuring organizations meet NIST RMF, FISMA, CMMC, and industry compliance
🔹 Incident Response & Threat Intelligence: Crafting resilient security operations, response playbooks, and real-time mitigation strategies
🔹 Enterprise & Cloud Security: Architecting secure, scalable environments in AWS, Azure, and hybrid infrastructures
🔹 Offensive & Defensive Security: Balancing red and blue team methodologies to anticipate and counteract threats
🔹 Cybersecurity for Smart Cities & Critical Infrastructure: Designing secure digital ecosystems for urban and industrial landscapes
🔹 Identity, Privacy & Digital Risk: Protecting high-profile individuals and enterprises from digital threats and data exposure
🔹 AI, Automation & Emerging Tech Security: Addressing risks in AI, quantum computing, and next-gen digital landscapes

I don’t just secure systems—I engineer cybersecurity strategies that evolve with the threat landscape.