Résumé

Résumé

Engineering Leadership · Information Security · Privacy

Experienced technology leader with a proven track record of managing and mentoring technology teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Adept at fostering collaboration between engineering, product management, and business stakeholders. Skilled in Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and driving innovation in software development. Passionate about building high-performing teams and creating scalable, secure, and efficient applications.

Experience

Principal Consultant — CommandBridge IT Consulting

Boise, ID · 2024 — Present

  • Provide virtual CISO (vCISO) services to organizations needing fractional executive-level security and privacy leadership, with emphasis on healthcare and other regulated industries.
  • Build and operate security programs aligned to HIPAA, HITRUST, and similar regulatory frameworks, including policy development, governance, and audit readiness.
  • Conduct risk assessments and lead remediation planning, helping clients prioritize security investments against business risk.
  • Develop incident response capabilities, including playbooks, tabletop exercises, and operational readiness for security events.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive teams on security posture, regulatory risk, and security investment prioritization.

VP, Privacy and Security — Healthwise

Boise, ID · 2021 — 2024

  • Oversaw the entire IT organization, ensuring seamless operation of all IT systems and infrastructure. Managed IT budgets, strategic planning, and aligned initiatives with business goals.
  • Established a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Led privacy and security initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations including HIPAA and CCPA.
  • Led security operations to protect the organization’s information assets. Implemented security measures, monitoring for threats, and incident response. Coordinated with IT and development teams to ensure security was integrated into all processes.
  • Developed and enforced privacy policies, conducted privacy impact assessments, and managed data protection initiatives to safeguard customer and corporate data.

Senior Director, Security and Compliance — Healthwise

Boise, ID · 2018 — 2021

  • Managed security and compliance programs, ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations and the HITRUST Common Security Framework.
  • Developed and implemented company-wide security policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, identified and mitigated security risks, and implemented security controls based on the outcomes of risk assessments.
  • Trained and educated staff on security best practices and compliance requirements, fostering a security-first culture.

Director, Solutions Architecture and Security — Healthwise

Boise, ID · 2016 — 2018

  • Collaborated with product teams to create scalable, high-performance applications while maintaining rigorous security standards.
  • Partnered with stakeholders across IT, development, and key business units to drive strategic initiatives and ensure a robust security posture.
  • Conducted regular training and workshops to upskill teams on architecture best practices and emerging security threats.

Director, Software Development — Healthwise

Boise, ID · 2014 — 2016

  • Led multiple software engineering teams, delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget — many of which are still in use today.
  • Implemented agile methodologies, improving team productivity and product quality.
  • Introduced CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices, reducing deployment times and improving software reliability. Software development teams went from deploying once per quarter to weekly.
  • Collaborated with product management to prioritize and plan product roadmaps.

Manager, Software Development — Healthwise

Boise, ID · 2008 — 2014

  • Led a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment to deliver high-quality software products.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations, to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
  • Mentored and developed team members, providing career development opportunities and performance feedback.
  • Managed resource allocation and project prioritization, balancing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
  • Ensured the security, scalability, and maintainability of software solutions, aligning with industry standards and best practices.

Software Engineer — Healthwise

Boise, ID · 2001 — 2008

  • Developed and maintained software solutions, including web applications and backend systems.
  • Participated in code reviews and provided technical guidance to junior engineers.
  • Contributed to architecture design and system optimization efforts.

Key Skills

  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Agile & Scrum Methodologies
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Cloud & DevOps Strategies
  • Security, Privacy, and Compliance
  • Technical Roadmap Planning
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Healthcare

Education

Bachelor’s, Business/Information Systems
University of Phoenix · 2007 — 2011