Cybersecurity Advisor for DHS CISA Region 9, primarily responsible for overseeing cybersecurity initiatives in Los Angeles, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara Counties. Also currently serving in the California Army National Guard as a 170A (Cyber Operations Technician) and holds the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2).

Prior to coming to CISA, I worked at the California Cybersecurity Integration Center(CAL-CSIC), where I provided a wide range of cybersecurity services, including Incident Response, Proactive Security Assessments, and Digital Forensics.

To maintain a high level of technical preparedness and expertise in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity, I’ve successfully attained the following certifications:

• GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)

• GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)

• GIAC Certified Web Application Defender (GWEB)

• GIAC Python Coder (GPYC)

• GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)

• GIAC Defensible Security Architect (GDSA)