Cloud Security & Compliance Professional
Cloud Security & Compliance Professional with proven P&L ownership and zero ransomware incidents for all fully managed clients. Built profitable MSP to $160K+ revenue. AWS Solutions Architect and Security+ certified, CMMC RP credentialed (CCP exam passed, pending Tier 3). Targeting Senior Security Analyst, GRC Analyst, Compliance Lead, or Cloud Security Engineer roles in Dallas.
Zero Ransomware Operations: Managed security for 30+ business clients across healthcare, finance, legal sectors with zero ransomware incidents for all fully managed clients. Called when others failed - inherited and stabilized multiple compromised environments.
Cloud Security Focus: Building Federal Cloud Resume with security controls implementation on AWS. Deep HIPAA compliance experience translating to PCI-DSS, SOX, and NIST frameworks for regulated industries.
AWS Expertise: Solutions Architect Associate certified. Built serverless cloud resume demonstrating S3, CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway, and IAM. Pursuing AWS Security Specialty certification.
Focus: Senior Security Analyst, GRC Analyst, Compliance Lead, or Cloud Security Engineer roles in Dallas. Open to financial services, healthcare, defense, energy, or enterprise technology sectors. Ready to contribute immediately to security teams.
Cloud Security Competencies
Security Engineering Skills
AWS & Cloud Skills
- AWS Certified - Solutions Architect Associate (November 2025)
- Serverless Architecture - S3, CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB
- Core AWS Services - IAM, VPC, EC2, CloudTrail (from SAA certification)
- Scripting - Ruby, Bash, Python fundamentals
- Learning - Terraform basics, AWS Security Specialty preparation
Security Operations (MSP Experience)
- Incident Response - Real-world security incident resolution and containment
- Network Security - 11 enterprise firewall deployments, network segmentation
- Endpoint Security - EDR deployment, patching, 100+ endpoints managed
- Zero Ransomware for Managed Clients - 2+ years, 30+ clients, fully managed
- Compromised Environment Recovery - Inherited and stabilized multiple failed environments
Compliance & Readiness
- Clearance Eligible - Clean background ready for security clearance sponsorship
- Compliance Translation - HIPAA experience applicable to PCI-DSS, SOX, NIST
- CMMC Expertise - RP credentialed, CCP exam passed
- Location - Relocating to Dallas for the right opportunity
- Industry Focus - Financial services, healthcare, defense, energy, enterprise tech
Current Certifications & Education
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate - November 2025
- CompTIA Security+ - November 2025
- CMMC CCP Exam Passed - January 16, 2026 (certification pending Tier 3 clearance)
- Launch School Backend Software Engineering - Completed 9 rigorous courses (mastery-based learning)
- CompTIA Project+ - Active (Previous certification)
- CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ - Active (Previous certification)
Value Proposition
Business Understanding
Former business owner who understands P&L impact, ROI requirements, and strategic planning. Translate technical solutions to business outcomes.
Technical Credibility
Hands-on MSP experience with network security, endpoint protection, and infrastructure design. AWS Solutions Architect certified.
Customer Success
Zero clients lost to competition through reliable service delivery. Skilled at building trust and managing client relationships.
Industry Knowledge
Deep understanding of MSP operations, SMB IT challenges, and cloud transformation needs from business owner and technical implementer perspectives.
Professional Experience Highlights
MSP Security Operations
Managed security for 30+ clients with zero ransomware incidents for fully managed clients. Deployed 11 enterprise firewalls, secured 100+ endpoints with EDR and monitoring.
Cloud Transformations
Managed comprehensive IT infrastructure including network design, security implementation, and system integrations. Maintained zero ransomware incidents across all client environments.
Enterprise Deployment
Led 11-person team through 5,000+ system HIPAA-compliant deployment at Vanderbilt Hospital. Delivered on time with zero security incidents.
Strategic Consulting
Current consulting work includes IT infrastructure assessment and technology strategy development while building cloud architecture expertise through hands-on projects.
Industry Expertise
Deep understanding across multiple verticals:
Healthcare
HIPAA compliance, EMR integrations, clinical workflow optimization. Supported medical practices and hospitals.
Finance & Accounting
Security frameworks for SMB accounting and finance clients. Compliance requirements and secure document handling.
Manufacturing
ERP integrations, shop floor systems, supply chain optimization. Modernized legacy infrastructure.
Professional Services
Document security, compliance systems, remote work security. Transformed traditional infrastructure.
Connect With Me
Technical Content
Publishing articles on cloud security and career transitions
Medium and Dev.to contributor
Contact
Open to Senior Security Analyst, GRC, or Cloud Security opportunities in Dallas
Currently in AR, relocating for the right role
Helping enterprises build secure cloud infrastructure through operational experience and compliance expertise.