About

Technology & Security Leader

Cybersecurity and technology leader with 15+ years of experience building cloud-native, AI-enabled security programs. Trusted advisor to executives, specializing in cloud security (AWS, Azure), risk governance, and embedding security into modern engineering and AI-driven workflows to enable secure, scalable growth.

Experience

Selected roles

VP Manager, BISO — Head of Security Architecture · Moody’s

Apr 2022 — Present · New York, NY

Built and led a security architecture team, embedded security into engineering & product pipelines, modernized processes with automation and AI, and advanced vulnerability management, incident response, and SDLC hardening across the business.

Director, Information Technology & Security · Fishtech Group / CYDERES

Aug 2016 — Apr 2022 · Kansas City, MO

Directed enterprise IT and security operations, designed secure AWS/Azure infrastructure, championed Zero Trust & IAM, embedded security into DevOps/IaC, and led SOC 2 Type II attestation and risk management initiatives.

Director, IT & Security · WorkView

Mar 2016 — Aug 2016 · Lenexa, KS

Performed cloud security assessments, implemented CIS standards, automated backups with Lambda, and delivered cloud roadmaps for scalable, revenue-generating applications.

Security Analyst · GEHA

Aug 2015 — Mar 2016 · Lee’s Summit, MO

Conducted app security assessments, automated workflows, performed incident response and SIEM analysis, and documented SOPs to improve posture and response time.

Senior Systems Administrator · EPIQ Systems

May 2015 — Aug 2015 · Kansas City, KS

Administered large Windows environments, implemented server hardening and patching, automated via PowerShell, and planned O365 migrations.

IT Systems Administrator · FishNet Security

Jul 2010 — May 2015 · Overland Park, KS

Managed Windows/Linux environments, led Exchange & SharePoint migrations, designed AD architecture, and enforced compliance policies for 1,500+ users.

Core Competencies

Strengths & tools
Application Development Infrastructure and Software Architecture Security Strategy & Governance Risk & Compliance (NIST CSF, SOC 2, ISO) Cloud Security (AWS, Azure) Secure SDLC & Threat Modeling Vulnerability Mgmt & IR Security Automation & IaC Executive Risk Communication Leadership & Security Culture

Contact

Available for advisory & leadership

Email: hello@theskeenadvantage.com