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Two decades securing organizations.

Dynamic IT & Cybersecurity Services Lead with over two decades as a trusted cybersecurity consultant — helping customers understand and mitigate cyber risk and shaping strategy across global organizations. Expertise in building and leading teams, overseeing cyber initiatives, cloud and on-premise infrastructure, and implementing cutting-edge security solutions aligned with business objectives.

// Certifications

MicrosoftCertified AI Transformation Lead
ISACACertified Information Security Manager (CISM)
CompTIASecurity+
EC-CouncilCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
AWSCertified Cloud Solutions Architect

// Core competencies

  • Cybersecurity & Data Protection
  • AI Transformation
  • Cloud & On-Premise Infrastructure
  • Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Process Automation & Continuous Improvement

// Technical skills

  • SIEM & SOAR (Microsoft Sentinel, FortiSIEM, Splunk)
  • Cloud: AWS, Azure
  • CrowdStrike, Fortinet, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST
  • EPP / EDR / XDR, SASE, Zero Trust, CASB
  • Vulnerability management: Tenable, Qualys, Veracode, AppScan
  • Networking, datacenter, Microsoft 365, Cisco
  • PIPEDA, GDPR, ISO 27001 compliance

// Notable achievements

  • Spearheaded ERP deployments that improved operational efficiency and reduced costs by 25%.
  • Led a cross-functional IT team implementing a global cybersecurity strategy, securing data for over 100,000 users.
  • Directed a disaster recovery initiative that reduced downtime by 40%.

// Work history

  1. Oct 2023 – Present
    Director, Cybersecurity OperationsSentryfy Inc. · Toronto, ON
    • Builds customized cybersecurity compliance frameworks for the Canadian legal sector (PIPEDA, GDPR, ISO 27001).
    • Uses AI and ML to analyze and predict emerging threats; directs incident response and crisis management.
    • Implemented MITRE ATT&CK, Microsoft Sentinel, FortiSIEM and EPP/EDR/XDR including CrowdStrike; designs SASE and zero-trust architectures.
  2. May 2023 – Sep 2023
    Senior Manager, IT OperationsDurham College — Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation · Oshawa, ON
    • Implemented information security processes and frameworks tailored to educational institutions.
    • Oversaw next-generation firewalls and network access controls; orchestrated responses with SIEM and SOAR.
    • Ran cybersecurity workshops for staff and students.
  3. Nov 2021 – Apr 2024
    Professor, Cybersecurity & Threat ManagementSeneca Polytechnic · Toronto, ON
    • Taught cybersecurity and threat management with current, practice-led course materials.
    • Built an inclusive learning environment using academic technology and multi-media delivery.
  4. Oct 2022 – Jan 2023
    Senior Cybersecurity ArchitectOntario Securities Commission · Toronto, ON
    • Led enterprise security strategy within regulated frameworks and guided secure application delivery.
    • Conducted security risk assessments and implemented advanced IPS/IDS.
  5. Feb 2022 – Jun 2022
    Senior Cybersecurity AdvisorScotiabank · Toronto, ON
    • Provided risk-focused consultation on security initiatives, solution selection and architecture.
    • Briefed the Executive Leadership Team, Board and Committees on cyber risk.
  6. Sep 2021 – Feb 2022
    Cybersecurity ArchitectIBM — Entegris · Toronto, ON
    • Advised stakeholders on technology controls, security programs, policies and standards.
    • Represented the Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Architecture team as SME.
  7. Jul 2021 – Aug 2021
    Cybersecurity Analyst (Contract)TD Bank · Toronto, ON
    • Primary authority on technology controls for project teams, business units and vendors.
  8. Feb 2021 – Jun 2021
    Threat Intelligence Analyst (Contract)Herjavec Group
    • Proactive threat hunting across multiple client platforms; vulnerability and patch management frameworks.
  9. Oct 2020 – Dec 2020
    Cybersecurity Analyst (Contract)Scotiabank · Scarborough, ON
    • Worked with the Red Team, mentored junior analysts, and integrated MITRE ATT&CK and NIST into defenses.
  10. Oct 2019 – Aug 2020
    Senior Information Security Analyst — Vulnerability Assessments (Contract)RBC · Toronto, ON
    • Led the enterprise vulnerability and patch management initiative; SIEM subject-matter expert.
  11. Mar 2019 – Sep 2019
    Senior Cybersecurity Analyst — Vulnerability Assessments (Contract)Bell Canada · Mississauga, ON
    • Active threat hunting and vulnerability assessment using Veracode and AppScan.
  12. Jan 2017 – Mar 2019
    Cybersecurity AnalystFidelity Canada · Toronto, ON
    • Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests; SIEM deployment best practices.

// Earlier experience

  • Sep 2015 – Jun 2016Exceptions Analyst (Contract) — Rogers Telecommunications (SCI Logistics)
  • Aug 2014 – Mar 2015Cyber Security Analyst (Contract) — Shoppers Drug Mart
  • Apr 2014 – Jul 2014Project Manager (Contract) — Brookfield Asset Management — Royal LePage
  • Jan 2014 – Apr 2014Technology Consultant — Citrix Security Rollout — IIROC
  • Dec 2011 – Nov 2012Project Manager (Contract) — CGI Consulting (Bell Canada account)
  • Feb 2010 – Sep 2011Project Manager, IT Infrastructure — Hostopia Inc.
  • Jul 2009 – Feb 2010Service Consultant — Rogers Communications
  • Oct 2007 – Dec 2008Technical Account Executive — Epsilon Interactive
  • Jun 2006 – Aug 2007CRM Implementation Specialist — NetSuite Inc.
  • Feb 2005 – May 2006Network Operator — IBM Canada

// Education

  • In progressMSc. Cybersecurity — Graduate Studies — Dakota State University (Distance Learning)
  • GraduatedComputer & Information Technology Postgraduate Program — Sheridan College
  • GraduatedBachelor of Arts — York University
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