Technical Expertise & Specializations

I've spent 7+ years working across security engineering, from strategic frameworks to hands-on implementation. Here's what that experience means for your business.

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AI & Machine Learning Security

SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE IN EMERGING SECURITY DOMAIN

Most security professionals are just now learning about AI security. I built Amazon's AI security standards and secured many production AI models.

What I Secure:

  • Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI systems
  • Machine learning pipelines and training infrastructure
  • AI-powered SaaS features and products
  • Model APIs and inference endpoints
  • Training data and model artifacts

AI-Specific Threats I Defend Against:

  • Prompt injection and jailbreaking attacks
  • Model inversion and extraction attacks
  • Training data poisoning and backdoors
  • Adversarial inputs and evasion techniques
  • Data leakage through model outputs
  • Unauthorized model access and theft

Proven Experience:

  • Co-founded Amazon's AI Security Organization
  • Created security standards for 500+ AI development teams
  • Secured AI models in production environments
  • Reduced AI security assessment time by 70% through automation
  • Advised VPs and CISOs on AI security strategy
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Identity & Access Management (IAM)

ENTERPRISE-GRADE AUTHORIZATION AT ANY SCALE

Complex permission systems are where most companies struggle. I've implemented access control for everything from 10-user startups to systems serving millions.

Authorization Models I Implement:

  • Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
  • Fine-Grained Access Control (FGAC)
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Policy-as-Code frameworks
  • OAuth 2.0 / SAML / JWT implementations

Perfect For Complex Requirements:

""Users in team A can edit documents in projects they're assigned to if they have manager role AND the document isn't locked AND they're in the same region as the document owner...""

→ This is exactly the kind of complex permission logic I specialize in architecting cleanly.

Proven Results:

  • 35% reduction in unauthorized access incidents
  • Successfully implemented for 50+ development teams at Amazon
  • Scaled systems from 10 users to 10,000+ users seamlessly
  • Reduced time to implement new permission rules from weeks to days
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Security Automation & Tooling

LET MACHINES DO THE TEDIOUS SECURITY WORK

Manual security reviews don't scale. I build automation that catches vulnerabilities faster and more consistently than humans can.

Security Processes I Automate:

  • Vulnerability scanning and risk prioritization
  • Security review workflows and approvals
  • Incident response playbooks
  • Compliance reporting and evidence collection
  • Threat detection and alerting
  • Security metrics and dashboards

Technical Stack:

  • Languages: Python, Bash, JavaScript/Node.js
  • Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation
  • Analytics: Elasticsearch, Kibana, Splunk, SQL
  • Security Tools: Custom-built + integration with commercial tools

Impact From Real Projects:

  • 70% reduction in manual security assessment work
  • 66% faster incident response time (4 hours → 1 hour)
  • 30% reduction in false positive alerts
  • 15% faster security reviews for 100,000+ applications
  • Enabled security teams to scale without proportional headcount increases
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Application Security & Secure Code Review

FIND VULNERABILITIES BEFORE ATTACKERS DO

Proactive security beats reactive patching. I find and fix vulnerabilities in design and code before they reach production.

Assessment Types:

  • Secure architecture design reviews
  • Source code security audits
  • API security assessments
  • Web application penetration testing
  • Threat modeling workshops
  • Security requirements gathering
  • Third-party integration reviews

Tools & Approaches:

  • OWASP Top 10 + OWASP LLM Top 10 (for AI apps)
  • Static Analysis: SonarQube, Fortify, CodeQL, Bandit
  • Dynamic Analysis: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP
  • Manual code review with security focus
  • Threat modeling (STRIDE, PASTA methodologies)
  • Security testing in automated deployment pipelines

Experience at Scale:

  • Reviewed security posture for 100,000+ applications
  • Led secure design reviews with VPs and CISOs
  • Advised healthcare companies on secure architecture
  • Conducted security reviews for high-impact product launches
  • Created security review frameworks reducing assessment time by 15%
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Incident Response & Digital Forensics

WHEN THINGS GO WRONG, I FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED

Fast, thorough incident response minimizes damage and provides answers stakeholders need.

What I Investigate:

  • Security breaches and unauthorized access
  • Insider threat detection and analysis
  • Data exfiltration incidents
  • Compromised accounts and credentials
  • Malware infections and persistent threats
  • Policy violations and anomalous behavior

Tools & Approaches:

  • Digital Forensics: EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite
  • Network Analysis: Wireshark, tcpdump, Zeek
  • Log Analysis: Splunk, Grafana, ELK Stack
  • Memory Forensics: Volatility
  • Behavioral Analytics: Custom ML-based detection
  • Evidence Preservation: Chain of custody procedures

Track Record:

  • Investigated 200+ security incidents
  • 95% case closure rate within SLA
  • Created new insider threat detection rules
  • Reduced incident response time by 66% through automation
  • Built investigation methodology reducing new analyst onboarding by 50%
  • Experience with incidents ranging from insider threats to external breaches
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Cloud Security & Infrastructure

SECURE, SCALABLE CLOUD ARCHITECTURE

Modern applications run in the cloud. I secure them from the ground up—network, compute, data, and identity.

What I Secure:

  • Kubernetes clusters and container security
  • Deployment pipelines and software supply chain
  • Data lakes and analytics infrastructure
  • Serverless architectures
  • Network segmentation and zero-trust networking
  • Secrets management and encryption key lifecycle
  • Cloud workload protection and runtime security

Platform Expertise:

  • AWS
  • Microsoft Azure
  • GCP
  • Infrastructure as Code

Real-World Implementations:

  • Security analytics data lake processing 10TB+ daily events
  • Cloud security posture management for 100,000+ applications
  • Zero-trust architecture implementations
  • Multi-cloud security strategy for enterprise migrations
  • Secure Kubernetes deployments for microservices architectures
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Compliance & Risk Management

COMPLIANCE THAT ENABLES BUSINESS, NOT BLOCKS IT

Compliance requirements can be business enablers when done right. I help you achieve certification while improving actual security.

Frameworks I Work With:

  • SOC 2 (Type I and Type II)
  • ISO 27001
  • HIPAA (for healthcare applications)
  • GDPR (data privacy requirements)
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • CMMC (for DoD contractors)
  • PCI DSS (for payment processing)

Compliance Services:

  • Gap analysis against framework requirements
  • Control implementation and documentation
  • Security policy and procedure development
  • Evidence collection and audit preparation
  • Risk assessments and risk registers
  • Vendor risk management programs
  • Employee security awareness training

How I Approach Compliance:

  • Start with gap analysis to understand current state
  • Prioritize controls by business impact and audit risk
  • Implement controls that actually improve security (not just paperwork)
  • Document thoroughly to make audits smooth
  • Build compliance-as-code where possible for continuous compliance

Technologies & Tools

Programming Languages:

Python - Security automation, data analysis, scripting JavaScript/Node.js - Backend services, Lambda functions Bash - System automation, infrastructure scripting SQL - Database security, query optimization Java - Enterprise application review C - Low-level security analysis

Cloud & Infrastructure:

AWS - Comprehensive security services Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Platform Docker & Kubernetes Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation VMware, Proxmox

Security Tools:

SIEM: Splunk, Elasticsearch, Kibana Forensics: EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite Network: Wireshark, Zeek, Suricata Vulnerability: Nessus, OpenVAS, Burp Suite Code Analysis: SonarQube, Fortify, CodeQL, Bandit Cloud Security: AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty

Databases & Analytics:

PostgreSQL, MySQL Elasticsearch AWS (S3, Athena, Redshift) Apache Spark Data pipeline design

Put This Expertise to Work for Your Business

Technical expertise means nothing if it doesn't solve real business problems. Whether you need security architecture, incident response, compliance preparation, or ongoing security support—let's discuss how my experience can help you.