Cybersecurity professional with a background in healthcare and over 4 years of experience as a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist. Skilled in vulnerability management, IAM, and SOC tools, with hands-on experience deploying Entra ID, Microsoft Sentinel, and AWS security controls. Brings strong knowledge of HIPAA compliance, sensitive data handling, and regulated environments — bridging clinical accuracy and security risk management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2067
2067
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
12.2020 - Current
Maintained and troubleshot regulated diagnostic systems, applying principles of device integrity and controlled access.
Enforced HIPAA compliance and security protocols to safeguard patient health information (PHI) and laboratory systems.
Coordinated vendor engagements and risk assessments for critical lab equipment, ensuring adherence to institutional security and safety policies.
Authored and revised SOPs and compliance documentation to align with CLIA, CAP, and hospital standards — directly transferable to GRC policy writing.
Created and maintained structured logs of lab activity, system use, and result notification — paralleling incident and audit documentation.
Delivered real-time reporting of critical values, demonstrating rapid triage and escalation practices similar to SOC environments.
Provided technical support and clear communication to clinical staff and departments — comparable to security awareness and user training roles.
Participated in quality control, operational risk reduction, and cross-departmental process optimization — building a security-first mindset in healthcare infrastructure.
Education
M.Sc. - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance