With 18+ years of cybersecurity leadership, I have built and executed AI-driven security transformation strategies, fortifying global enterprises against evolving threats. As a CISO & Director of Global Information Security & AI Protection, I lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs, manage $10M+ budgets, and protect $500M+ in digital assets.
I advise board members and C-suite executives on cyber risk and business-aligned security strategies, ensuring seamless alignment between security governance and business objectives. Passionate about mentoring future cybersecurity leaders, I cultivate a culture of innovation, diversity, and security excellence.
Key Leadership & Achievements:
Global Cybersecurity & IAM Strategy Execution
- Secured 100K+ identities across enterprise IAM governance & cybersecurity programs, ensuring 100% compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, HITRUST, and ISO 27001.
- Consulted for Fortune 500 organizations, including Bank of America, GE, U.S. edicaid Accounts, Johnson & Johnson, Walgreens, CVS, Anthem, and the State of California.
Zero Trust & Multi-Cloud Security Leadership
- Designed & deployed Zero Trust Architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP, reducing unauthorized access risks by 95%.
- Led Cloud Security Transformation, implementing CSPM & DevSecOps best practices to strengthen security posture.
AI-Driven Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence
- Reduced security incidents by 60% by integrating AI-powered SIEM & SOAR, enhancing threat detection accuracy and incident response times.
- Developed an AI-driven fraud detection system, preventing $6M+ in fraudulent activities annually.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Achieved 100% compliance across NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA, reducing compliance violations by 85%.
- Implemented cyber risk quantification models, enhancing executive risk visibility and regulatory alignment.
Identity & Access Management (IAM) & Privileged Access Security
- Spearheaded IAM modernization, migrating 300+ applications to Okta SSO Cloud, reducing costs by 20% while enhancing authentication security.
- Deployed Privileged Access Management (PAM) & Identity Governance, reducing unauthorized access attempts by 95%.
Business Enablement, M&A Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation
- Led cybersecurity risk assessments on $25M+ in M&A deals, ensuring compliance, security integration, and risk mitigation.
- Secured multi-million-dollar funding for security transformation projects, accelerating security adoption by 225%.
Board-Level Advisory & Executive Cyber Leadership
- Delivered quarterly cybersecurity risk briefings to executives and board members, influencing strategic security investments.
- Advised CEOs and CFOs on cyber resilience, AI security risks, and business continuity planning.
Security Operations, SOC Leadership & Incident Response
- Transformed 24/7 SOC operations, reducing Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) from 10 hours to under 15 minutes.
- Enhanced incident response efficiency by 50% through AI-driven vulnerability management & threat intelligence automation.
Mentorship & Cybersecurity Talent Development
- Developed high-performing cybersecurity teams, increasing retention by 30%.
- Established a CISO Executive Training Program, coaching future security leaders on cyber risk strategy, board communication, and AI security governance.
Certifications & Credentials:
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISM – Certified Information Security Manager