I am a Security Architect and an active builder. Over a 20-year career, I’ve learned that great security makes a business move faster. From partnering with Engineering to automate deployment pipelines, to working with Go-To-Market teams to build customer trust, I help the entire organization move at top speed and launch safely.
Most recently, as Head of Cybersecurity at Closinglock, I oversaw the security strategy for a Series B PropTech platform securing billions in real estate transactions. Alongside previous roles as a Staff Security Engineer at Tesla and a Global Consultant at IBM, my work is defined by building “Frictionless Security” programs: automating compliance pipelines (SOC 2), prioritizing real-world exploitability over vulnerability scanner noise, and embedding security controls directly into CI/CD. I treat security as an engineering optimization problem: the goal is to clear the road so developers can move fast, safely.
This approach is backed by both offensive and defensive rigor, holding certifications like CISSP, CISM, OSCP, and OSCE. I share the tactical lessons from that work in the essays below. If you want to chat about Security Architecture or Lean GRC, connect with me on LinkedIn.
When I’m not optimizing for speed, I’m optimizing for patience. Alongside my wife, I am currently prototyping a craft garlic production protocol. We focus on the slow work of sourcing specific cultivars and extended curing times to develop a depth of flavor that is achieved strictly through time and attention.
