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Resume

IT Professional • InfoSec Expert • Full Stack Developer • Leader

💡 Professional Summary

Results-driven IT and Security leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling IT and Security teams for startups and established organizations. Proven expertise in implementing human-first security cultures, developing comprehensive IT strategies, and leading full-stack development initiatives. Blue team operations specialist with strong commitment to empathy, diversity, and proactive security practices.

💼 Experience

IT & Security Leader

2015 - Present

Multiple Organizations

▸Built and grew IT and Security teams from ground up for small businesses and startups
▸Implemented human-first security culture and training programs
▸Led proactive security initiatives and infrastructure improvements
▸Managed multi-million dollar IT budgets and vendor relationships

Full Stack Developer

2018 - Present

Various Projects & Agencies

▸Designed and built full-stack web applications using modern tech stack
▸Created low-code and no-code solutions for clients
▸Founded Namos, Namos Studio, Namos Labs, Namos Security brands
▸Developed secure, scalable systems following best practices

Information Security Professional

2012 - Present

Fortune 500 & Mid-Market Companies

▸Conducted security assessments and vulnerability management
▸Designed and implemented compliance frameworks
▸Managed incident response and threat intelligence
▸Blue team operations and defensive security

Human Resources & People Operations

2016 - Present

Tech Startups & Companies

▸Built diverse, inclusive teams and cultures
▸Developed modern HR strategies and policies
▸Led DEI initiatives and programs
▸Managed remote work and distributed team operations

🎯 Core Competencies

Security & Compliance

InfoSec StrategyVulnerability ManagementCompliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR)Incident ResponseSecurity CultureRisk AssessmentThreat IntelligenceBlue Team Operations

IT & Infrastructure

IT Strategy & PlanningSystems AdministrationCloud Infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)Network ManagementAutomation & ScriptingIT OperationsVendor ManagementIT Budget Management

Development

Full Stack DevelopmentJavaScript/TypeScriptReact & Next.jsNode.jsDatabase Design (SQL, PostgreSQL)REST APIsGit & Version ControlLow-code/No-code Platforms

Leadership & Business

Team BuildingStrategic PlanningVendor ManagementProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStartup OperationsCommunity BuildingPublic Speaking & Content Creation

🎓 Education & Development

Polymath Education

Continuous learning in IT, Security, Privacy, Creative Coding, Art, Psychology, and History

✨ 50-100+ books read annually

Technical Certifications & Training

Per Scholas IT Professional Training, Security certifications, and specialized courses

Professional Experience

Worked with Google, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Nike, HP, and 10+ other Fortune 500 and mid-market companies

🏢 Companies & Organizations

Google • Morgan Stanley • UBS • Nike • HP • Per Scholas • J Crew • Optimist • The Black Car Fund • tarte Cosmetics • The Brooklyn Museum • American Book Sellers Association • BounceX

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