Veteran Cybersecurity Leader · AI Automation Builder
Enterprise Security & AI Infrastructure Architect
Securing the "Agentic" Future. 28+ years of hardening enterprise networks for the Fortune 500, now bridging the gap between legacy security and AI automation.
Precision Engineering from the Flight Line to Firewalls, then AI and beyond.
My career began in the U.S. Air Force, where the standard was absolute precision and mission readiness. Today, I bring that same veteran discipline to the complex world of Enterprise Cyber Security and Network Architecture. With over 28 years of experience hardening the networks of global giants like OshKosh Defense, Fiserv, and Truist, I have managed infrastructures comprising over 200 firewalls and millions of dollars in mission-critical assets.
The AI Revolution requires a Security Evolution.
In 2026, the corporate rush to adopt Generative AI has created a new, vulnerable perimeter. My specialty is bridging the gap between legacy reliability and "Agentic" innovation. I don’t just deploy technology; I build secure ecosystems. Whether it is leading a high-stakes migration to Palo Alto Panorama or utilizing Ansible and BASH to automate secure API handshakes, my focus is ensuring that data remains accessible to the right AI models while staying invisible to the wrong actors.
Founded Atlantis ITS to build secure AI automation systems for small business, travel, and contractor lead generation. Architecting Nova, a local AI operations layer that integrates routing, agent workflows, n8n automation, Cloudflare-secured services, and revenue-focused lead capture pipelines. Current work includes AI-assisted firewall cleanup tooling, secure workflow automation, and production-ready governance for agentic AI systems.
Admin for Check Point's Smart-1 on Gaia R81.20 for rule and NAT creation. Starting new project to consolidate firewall rules, group objects, and create general tenant rules for common local (East/West) traffic. Currently using AI, Copilot with VS Code and GitLab to create Python scripts for firewall cleanup project, which will save the company hundreds of engineering hours.
Panorama admin for policy creation in IT/OT networks. Leading migration off Blue Coat Proxy to Palo Alto firewalls to implement App/User ID and URL filtering. Utilizing F-5 LTM/ASM for secure DMZ egress and Infoblox for core services.
Check Point and Cisco ASA administration. Led Extranet migration from BGP to static IP for high-volume financial traffic. Configured VPN tunnels for MuleSoft/AWS integrations to support hybrid cloud growth.
Administered Check Point Provider-1 and Palo Alto Panorama for 200+ global firewalls. Automated client connections via Ansible/YAML playbooks for Architect and Pop Money applications. Ensured 100% adherence to PCI DSS v3.2 standards.
Built a dark-mode operations dashboard for tracking Atlantis ITS web properties, app status, local services, time zones, weather, and internal system visibility. Designed as the central cockpit for monitoring projects, infrastructure, and business operations.
Next.js · Status APIs · Monitoring · UI Systems
Architected a local AI routing layer that connects agent requests to Atlantis services, including lead capture, workflow automation, metrics, and future AI agents. Built to support secure, structured automation without relying only on public cloud tools.
Nova Router · Local AI · n8n · Agent Workflows
Built a contractor lead-generation system for roofing, plumbing, and electrical service funnels. The platform connects public landing pages to backend automation workflows for lead capture, routing, alerts, and future CRM integration.
Vercel · Cloudflare · n8n · Lead Capture
Developed an Expo-based mobile app with categorized content decks, haptics, sound effects, unlockable content planning, and Android release preparation. Built as a lightweight entertainment product with future monetization paths.
Expo · React Native · EAS Build · Android