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

Professional Network

LinkedIn Profile

GitHub Portfolio

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.

— Cloud Security Professional | Former MSP Owner | Dallas 2026