Cloud and IT Security Professional with over three decades of expertise in IT security, cloud engineering, and leadership. Demonstrate a visionary approach to cloud security, leveraging skills in AWS, DevOps, and risk management to drive innovative solutions and enhance compliance across vast infrastructures. Passionate about fostering team excellence and implementing strategic frameworks like FISMA and NIST to ensure robust security measures and cost-effective operations I have expertise in IT Service Management, Cloud Operations and hands on Security Engineering. I have served as an advisor to various federal clients on IT infrastructure issues, the effective use of tools & techniques, and security engineering. I have also worked on a variety of Federal Security Accreditation efforts for numerous defense and civilian agencies. In addition, I have developed and presented materials at conferences for both client and independent research. Conferences include: Data Center World, the NIST & HHS Office of Civil Rights HIPAA Security Rule Conference, and the Wireless Technology and Security Conference & Exhibition. Specialties: Amazon Web Services, Cloud Custodian, Cloud Security, DevOps, DevSecOps, Open Source tools, System Administration, System Availability & Web Load Testing.