About Me

I am an experienced Cybersecurity professional and retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Submarine IT Specialist with over 25 years of combined military and civilian service in information systems, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure. My career spans critical roles in Defense Department environments, delivering results that safeguard national security assets and ensure mission readiness.

My Professional Focus

• Cybersecurity Engineering & RMF Expertise – Comprehensive, hands-on experience in all steps in the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including security control assessments, validation, and compliance across DoD and DON systems.
• Technical Mastery – Skilled in cybersecurity toolsets such as ACAS, eMASS, Evaluate-STIG, STIG Viewer, Nessus, and Xacta; adept in Linux, Windows Server, and VMware administration.
• Cross-Domain Leadership – Known for bridging technical and operational communities to solve complex security challenges.
• Proven Results – Recognized by Naval Intelligence Activity for producing an RMF package with the fewest POA&M items in recent history.

Career Highlights

• Led RMF documentation and engineering support for five Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific Special Access Programs (SAP), including Foreign Military Sales and fleet-essential systems.
• Directed cybersecurity compliance scans and remediation, achieving near 100% compliance in multiple classified environments.
• Migrated entire classified/unclassified networks with zero downtime aboard operational submarines.
• Designed and deployed IT infrastructures for U.S. Navy submarine squadrons, improving security and operational efficiency.
• Managed and mentored multi-disciplinary teams, delivering training, policy updates, and process improvements that endure today.

Core Competencies

• Risk Management Framework (RMF) & Compliance
• Information Assurance & Security Control Assessment
• Cybersecurity Tools & Vulnerability Management
• Network Engineering (Cisco, Brocade, Dell)
• Linux/Windows System Administration
• Virtualization (VMware ESXi, vSphere)
• Secure System Design & Documentation
• Leadership, Training & Mentorship

Mission & Values

My mission is to leverage my cybersecurity, systems engineering, and leadership experience to protect mission-critical systems and enable operational success for U.S. military and defense organizations. I believe in fostering teamwork, maintaining a security-first mindset, and bridging communication between leadership, engineers, and end-users.