Resume

Experience, certifications, education, and selected achievements from my career in technology.

Engineering · Architecture · Leadership

Engineering systems, shaping technical strategy, and building teams since 1999.

I am a hands-on technical leader with experience spanning systems engineering, networking, network security, cybersecurity, consulting, architecture, and team leadership. My strongest foundation is in networking and network security, backed by decades of work across customer environments of every size.

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Since 1999Working in technology
50+Network assessments
100+Security assessments
200+Customers served

Experience

Optiv

Aug 2025 to Present

Director, Center of Excellence

Building and leading a team that defines technical excellence while remaining close to engineering, architecture, and solution development.

Security Titans

Jan 2014 to Present

Founder and Principal Security Consultant

Independent consulting focused on networking, network security, security assessments, penetration testing, social engineering, and technical strategy.

Trace3

Apr 2022 to Apr 2025

Principal Solutions Architect

Regional Security Lead for East Majors, manager of inside sales engineers, and solutions architecture leader.

Optiv

Jan 2017 to Apr 2022

Senior Solutions Architect

Served across solutions architecture, senior client advisory, and cyber digital transformation leadership roles.

Fort Hays State University

Aug 2011 to May 2019

Adjunct Instructor

Taught penetration testing, system forensics, information security management, Cisco networking, web security, privacy, and network security.

Insight

Feb 2015 to Dec 2016

Senior Solutions Architect

Principal security strategist, senior network and security architect, and team lead.

OnX Enterprise Solutions

Jan 2013 to Feb 2015

Senior Solutions Architect

Designed and presented data center, enterprise networking, network security, and cloud security solutions for new and existing customers.

World Wide Technology

Mar 2012 to Nov 2012

Principal Network Engineer

Led architecture and implementation of complex enterprise network and security solutions across healthcare, energy, and Smart Grid environments.

Insight

Mar 2011 to Mar 2012

Senior Network Engineer

Designed and implemented enterprise routing, switching, and network security solutions while leading large deployment and assessment engagements.

Sirius Computer Solutions

May 2008 to Feb 2011

Senior Network Engineer

Led the development and delivery of network security solutions, including network assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing for enterprise customers.

Secure Midwest

May 2006 to Jan 2010

Founder

Built a consulting business that delivered network design, security assessments, penetration testing, managed IT services, and security awareness training.

Johnson County Government

Jun 2006 to May 2008

Senior Security Analyst

Oversaw security infrastructure supporting more than 4,500 employees and partnered with network teams to identify risks, improve controls, and implement security practices.

Alexander Open Systems

Sep 2004 to May 2006

Senior Security Engineer

Delivered LAN and WAN design, network security design, performance analysis, troubleshooting, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.

Integrated Solutions Group

Jan 2004 to Sep 2004

Senior Systems and Network Engineer

Designed and implemented Microsoft, Active Directory, Exchange, LAN, WAN, and security solutions while expanding the company’s security services.

Nex-Tech

May 2002 to Jan 2004

Systems and Network Engineer

Built networking, server, and security solutions while helping develop the company’s professional security service offerings.

Imagine-IT

Started in 1999

Founder and Engineer

Provided computer repair and networking services to home users and small businesses through on-site customer visits.