20+ Years of Experience
I have a diverse background in cybersecurity, IT support, and security operations, with experience spanning both public and private sectors. Currently working as a Security Engineer, I specialize in cyber threat intelligence and insider threats. My previous roles include serving as an Information Security Specialist for Ramsey County, where I contributed to enterprise-wide security initiatives, and managed special operations for Geek Squad at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and Children's Health, Orange County. Additionally, I have a strong foundation in IT support, having worked with Geek Squad in various roles, from repairing and upgrading systems to consulting on business network setups. My expertise extends to vulnerability management, with certifications like Rapid7 InsightVM Certified Administrator, and foundational IT security and support through Cyber Defense and PC Support Technician certifications. My technical proficiency, policy development experience, and hands-on security research make me a well-rounded professional in the cybersecurity field.
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Over the course of my career, I have played a key role in protecting a wide array of critical infrastructure systems at both the local government and private sector levels. My work has spanned digital security, systems hardening, incident response, and infrastructure resilience—ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of services that millions rely on daily. From safeguarding elections and law enforcement networks in Ramsey County to supporting armored vehicle development for national defense, I have applied my skills across multiple sectors to enhance security and public trust.
Employment
My work history includes positions in cyber threat intelligence, penetration testing, IT service desk support, and special operations management, demonstrating a strong blend of technical expertise and operational leadership.
Ramsey County
Ramsey County is located in Minnesota and is the second-most populous county in Minnesota. Ramsey County is the county seat and its largest city is Saint Paul, the state capital.
Security Engineer: The Information Security Specialist is a high-level technical expert in the security domain and assumes an advanced technical role ensuring the County's information assets are adequately protected against internal and external threats.This position participates in the planning, design, and implementation of enterprise-wide information security systems, and making recommendations, modifications, and additions to current policies, procedures and guiding practices implemented across the County; and to perform related duties as assigned.
Service Desk: Provide basic support and administration for PC workstation hardware and all connected peripherals; to provide basic support for all county standard PC workstation software and specialized departmental software as required; to provide telecommunications support; first point of contact between end users and the I.S. Department; record the details of report for IT service issues and service requests, and work to restore service and all other duties as assigned.You can also just duplicate this block to add a more complex layout.
Geek Squad
Geek Squad Inc. is a subsidiary of American and Canadian multinational consumer electronics corporation Best Buy, headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota. The Geek Squad provides services in-store, on-site, and over the Internet via remote access, and also provides 24-hour telephone and emergency on-site support.
Commander of Special Operations: Managed the day to day operations of the precincts at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota (Minneapolis & Saint Paul campuses) and Children's Health Orange County (Orange County, CA). Wrote Standard Operating Procedures, various policies and procedures, and multiple technical documents.
Special Agent: Children's Hospitals and Clinics – Minneapolis Campus.
Double Agent: Worked with home and small business owners to setup business networks and workstations.

Precinct Agent: Worked on repairing, cleaning, and upgrading home computers for end users needing assistance. Provided technical advice and support when requested.
Bemidji State University SuperLab
Student Worker: Helped fellow students get logged into workstations, print projects and documents, and use applications. Processed prints on the dye sublimation printer. Checked users in and out of the lab.
Certifications
I have obtained multiple industry certifications that demonstrate my expertise in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and IT support. These credentials validate my proficiency in threat intelligence, risk assessment, and system security, as well as my ability to troubleshoot and manage diverse IT environments. Collectively, they reinforce my capability to secure critical systems, assess vulnerabilities, and provide comprehensive technical support in both enterprise and end-user environments.
Cyber Defense Certificate
The Cyber Defense certificate is designed to prepare participants with foundation-level skills for a job in computer networking and security.
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Lake Superior College
2022 - Current
Cyber Security Certificate
This certificate is designed for students with prior computer or networking experience to learn security concepts to harden operating systems. The program will help prepare students for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.
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Lake Superior College
2022 - Current
PC Support Technician
This certificate program teaches students how to support hardware and operating systems for desktop and laptop computers and printers.
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Lake Superior College
2022 - Current
IT Specialist: Network Administration
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Lake Superior College
2022 - Current
InsightVM: Certified Administrator
Ready to grow the formidability of your vulnerability management skills and program? Geared toward InsightVM users who want proof of their technical proficiency, this two-hour exam will test your knowledge of InsightVM’s features as well as your ability to apply best security practice and scanning techniques.
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Rapid7
2020 - Current
Apple 9l0-061
Mac OS X 10.5
Provides an intensive and in-depth exploration of troubleshooting on Mac OS X, touring the breadth of functionality of the Mac OS X systems.
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Apple
2005 - 2006