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Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (FSCAC) Member

Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee FSCAC

May 2023 - Current (3 years 3 months)

Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity policy and cloud compliance frameworks, helping shape secure cloud adoption strategies for U.S. federal agencies. Collaborate with key stakeholders across government and industry to streamline FedRAMP reciprocity and promote the use of secure cloud solutions across DoD, Intelligence Community, and civilian agencies. Play a pivotal role in driving regulatory standards that facilitate faster adoption of secure cloud technologies while ensuring that critical compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP High, IL4/5/6) are met or exceeded. Contribute to the development of cloud security best practices, advising on emerging risks and innovations in cloud infrastructure security, including the integration of A

Chairperson of the Board

Cloud Service Providers Advisory Board CSPAB

Jan 2023 - Dec 2025 (3 years)

As Board Chairman of the Cloud Service Providers Advisory Board (CSP-AB), I provide strategic leadership on cloud security, compliance, and technology adoption strategies for federal and state agencies. In this role, I lead efforts to modernize regulatory frameworks, promote cybersecurity reciprocity, and foster collaboration between public sector stakeholders and cloud service providers. Key focus areas include: - Advocating for the integration of innovative cloud technologies, such as AI/ML and Zero Trust Architecture, into security frameworks. - Driving modernization of compliance processes to streamline adoption for cloud service providers. - Facilitating cross-sector collaboration to ensure alignment on evolving regulatory standards

Senior Engineering Manager - Regulated Cloud (US Public Sector)

Google

Jan 2021 - Current (5 years 7 months)

Launched Assured Workloads, enabling U.S. federal and state agencies to adopt 100+ GCP services under FedRAMP High, DoD IL4/IL5, ITAR, and CJIS frameworks. Directed cross-functional engineering teams to design and implement DoD IL6 classified environments, unlocking mission capabilities for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). Represented Google Cloud on the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (FSCAC), influencing modernization of FedRAMP, reciprocity, and Zero Trust Architecture frameworks across agencies. Scaled high-performing teams, mentoring senior engineers and managers (L6+), while driving innovation, operational excellence, and compliance. Championed AI/ML adoption in regulated workloads, aligning

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Systems Development Manager

Amazon

Oct 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 4 months)

Led development and operations of EC2 and EBS services in DoD CC SRG–aligned classified networks, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and FedRAMP Moderate/High. Drove secure integration of EC2/EBS services to support workloads at DoD IL5 and IL6, enabling adoption by defense and intelligence customers. Implemented Zero Trust and encryption initiatives (HSMs, KMS, data-at-rest/in-transit protection) to secure Top Secret (TS/SCI) missions. Mentored senior software engineers in distributed systems, scaling, and cloud-native architectures, building long-term talent pipelines for Public Sector cloud delivery. Champion the implementation of Zero Trust Architecture and advanced encryption technologies to strengthen the security o

Digital Transformation Governance Manager

Universal Orlando Resort

Jul 2018 - Oct 2018 (4 months)

Managing functional organization governance projects related to enterprise level SAFe rollout and devops strategy implementation including Scaled Agile Framework principles for software management, data management, interpreting data policy and conducting impact analysis for process related changes to the organization teams. Lead in designing and implementing an enterprise data governance and data quality framework. Establish relationships across a variety of internal teams that provide firm-wide-support (e.g., Engineering, Human Resources, Information Security, legal etc.) and collaborate to identify key risks, expected controls, and significant changes across data management and data governance policies, standards and rules. Engage with

Engineering Leadership

Lockheed Martin

Mar 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 5 months)

Directed integration of systems design and architecture for a $3.5B U.S. Army program, driving modernization across platforms. Delivered secure migration of logistics and inventory systems to AWS GovCloud, ensuring compliance with DFARS, NIST, and FedRAMP requirements. Migrated logistics and training systems to AWS GovCloud, ensuring compliance with DFARS, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP Moderate/High requirements. Led Agile software teams delivering secure, mission-critical solutions for programs including F-35, F-15, and immersive training systems. Managed Lockheed’s ELDP program, mentoring high-potential engineers and building a technical leadership pipeline aligned to national defense missions. Contributed to next-generation defense tra

Engineering Leadership Development Program Manager

Lockheed Martin

Nov 2015 - Jul 2018 (2 years 9 months)

Managed the Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP), mentoring and developing the next generation of engineering leaders within Lockheed Martin, focusing on technical excellence, leadership skills, and strategic thinking. Designed and executed a comprehensive curriculum that provided rotational experiences across multiple engineering disciplines, allowing participants to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge defense technologies and systems. Led the recruitment, onboarding, and career development of top-tier engineering talent, ensuring alignment with Lockheed Martin’s strategic objectives and fostering a culture of innovation and leadership. Collaborated with senior engineering leadership to identify key technical and lea

Software Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin

Jan 2007 - Nov 2015 (8 years 11 months)

Led key programs as F-15 VMT Software Engineering Lead, including ScrumMaster for multiple teams and Software Lab Manager. Developed critical system components, implemented models in C#, and managed EVM, budgeting, and JIRA reporting. As the principal investigator for the Learning Resource Metadata Initiative (LRMI), funded by the Hewlett and Gates Foundations, I developed open-source applications to improve search and tagging of educational resources. Managed Agile development efforts and worked with Creative Commons and search providers like Google and Bing. Researched advanced technologies as part of the Virtual World Framework IRAD team, utilizing WebGL and WebRTC to develop immersive virtual environments for defense training. Contri

Information Technology Director

Remax

Dec 2003 - Dec 2006 (3 years 1 month)

Directed all aspects of information technology strategy and operations for RE/MAX, ensuring the seamless delivery of IT services to support the company's real estate business across multiple regions. Led a team of IT professionals responsible for the development, maintenance, and optimization of critical business systems, including customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, property listing databases, and enterprise infrastructure. Spearheaded the modernization of RE/MAX’s IT infrastructure, driving the adoption of cloud computing and data management solutions to improve operational efficiency and scalability. Collaborated with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with business objectives, supporting the company’s growth t

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