I bring a multifaceted professional background that bridges law enforcement, intelligence, and cybersecurity operations—anchored by formal education and ongoing research in cyber risk analysis and digital forensics. My career began in law enforcement and private special investigations, following active duty service in the U.S. Marine Corps, where I developed a disciplined, analytical, and mission-focused approach to problem-solving. My cybersecurity specialization deepened through work in Information Security data-driven analysis (DDA), Network and System Administration, and adherence to NIST 800-171, ITAR, and CMMC frameworks. Most recently, my focus has been on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) within the NERC-CIP compliance domain. Academically, I’ve...