About Me
VINI VIDI VICI. I can never forget these words. Spoken by Julius Casesar around 47 BC after he had achieved a quick victory in his short war against Pharnaces II of Pontus at the Battle of Zela. These are the words that stick in my head whenever I come up against an obstacle in life, of which there are many. There is greatness in these 3 little words.
Vini – I came. He showed up to the battle. When presented with a challenge in life we have to face our fears, our doubts. You miss 100% of the swings you don’t take.
Vidi – I saw. Caesar took the time to survey the battlefield. Take a look at the challenge you face. No matter how large your opponent appears to be, they can be beaten. What’s the old saying? How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
Vici – I conquered. Victory isn’t achieved in a day. It’s a battle. Sometimes it takes weeks, months, even years. But, if you persist and rely on God, you will conquer your enemies. For me, that is what this site is about. It is about celebrating my victories. I started with no degree, no certs, no experience. But I had a passion and a determination to show myself that I could do what others said was impossible.
Experience
With a passion for technology and a commitment to growth, I've built a diverse career in IT and cybersecurity management that spans over a decade. As the Director of IT at Trojan Professional Services, I've led the development of security standards, best practices, and systems architecture to reduce organizational risk, all while ensuring compliance with critical standards like HIPAA-HITECH and NIST. My hands-on leadership extends to cybersecurity programs, disaster recovery planning, and promoting a culture of security awareness that keeps both technology and people at the forefront.
I have experience managing software development, ensuring the adherence to the SDLC, and deploying applications that are secure and reliable. I've also overseen data center operations and migrated non-compliant environments to secure, compliant systems with zero downtime. My work has resulted in significant improvements in operational uptime, employee security engagement, and audit outcomes, consistently maintaining a high standard of security and efficiency across the organization.
Beyond my current role, I've developed expertise in data center infrastructure, network management, and IT operations. From leading help desk teams to managing infrastructure across multiple locations, I've always focused on minimizing downtime and enhancing system resilience. My journey from network administration to cybersecurity and leadership has equipped me with a deep understanding of hybrid cloud infrastructure, incident response, vulnerability assessments, and compliance audits.
In every role, my goal is to empower my team, foster strong communication, and ensure that technology serves its best purpose—enabling success. I'm always excited about the next opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in the evolving field of IT and cybersecurity.
Skills
Started from the bottom, now I'm here. No seriously, I started with 0 certifications. Ranging from ITILv4 and Project Management to Cloud Security and Incident Response; I now hold more than 10, a degree in Cybersecurity from a school recognized by the NSA for its excellence, and am working on my Masters from Virginia Tech. While it's not all of them, many of them are shown on my Credly.com profile.
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