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Information security has always been an area of technology which excites me. Early in college, I volunteered my time to help the school by becoming the unofficial security administrator for the campus, a position which soon occupied far more of my time than my classes.

Since then, I've held positions designing and implementing firewall/VPN security perimeters for large enterprises (up to 400,000 users), troubleshooting networks, conducting forensics investigations, and the occasional software project. Throughout the years and as needed by various roles, I've held a number of certifications including CISSP, NetScreen Certified Security Associate (NCSA), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).

I am currently one of the leading penetration testers in the Air Force with a penchant for discovering and leveraging previously-unknown vulnerabilities in commercial and custom software, a hobby that I've had since college.

I've also worked hard to develop the broad technical and non-technical skill sets necessary to become an effective leader in the security field. With experience in software, policies and procedures, networking, and other technology areas common in large enterprises, I've become adept at working with teams of individuals from a variety of backgrounds to help enterprises grow by ensuring that new business and product ventures are supported by a robust and effective security program.

In a field where many use security to create barriers, I see it as a way to enable new possibilities. I think anything can be accomplished with enough thought and creativity and I focus 100% on making it happen....