Hey there,
My experience bridges the gap between Operational IT and Security Compliance.
Currently seeking opportunities in Network Security, SOC Analysis, or IT Operations.
Foundation
SYS ADMIN
Operational IT
Infrastructure Resilience
Mastering the operational layer: Firewalls, Active Directory, and Server Hardening.
Expertise
COMPLIANCE
Financial Security
PCI DSS & Zero Trust
Bridging ops and regs. Implementing PCI DSS and Zero Trust Architecture in fintech.
Current Focus
AI & Automation
Leveraging LLMs to automate threat detection and streamline security workflows.
Seeking Full-Time Roles
Cybersecurity professional bridging operational IT and compliance.
Hardening the foundation. Deep experience in configuring Firewalls, managing Active Directory, and locking down servers.
PCI DSS, ISO Standards, Zero Trust Architecture. Aligning operations with regulations.
Leveraging LLMs to automate threat detection and streamline security workflows for SOC environments.
Threat Detection
2019 — 2024
Hardened WordPress environments through patching, SSL/TLS deployment, and vulnerability mitigation to protect client assets. Configured DirectAdmin/cPanel hosting environments, managing secure server operations.
Engineered Postilion EFT systems for thousands of daily transactions. Managed migrations from vendor-hosted to in-house infrastructure, strengthening control. Applied encryption key updates to align with PCI DSS standards.
Administered Sophos firewalls, Active Directory, and endpoint protections to secure 80+ devices across branches. Reduced recurring issues by 15% through remediation.
Cloud Security Alliance
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge. Validating expertise in cloud architecture, governance, and compliance.
Status: Active
Cloud Security Alliance
Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust. Demonstrating strategic understanding of Zero Trust principles.
Status: Active
Yeshiva University
Focus on Cloud Security, Incident Response, and Advanced Network Defense.
Exp: Dec 2025
Great Zimbabwe Univ.
Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems. Foundation in business-aligned IT.
Graduated
Deep dive into creating minimum viable IAM roles in AWS to curb privilege escalation—a core Zero Trust component.
The strategic and technical roadmap I used to transition critical Postilion infrastructure in-house, ensuring continuous PCI DSS compliance.