IT Executive & Cloud Architect  ·  Biotech & Regulated Industries

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Director of IT · Infrastructure, Security & AI Strategy

Strategic IT executive with 18+ years of leadership experience architecting secure, scalable hybrid cloud environments and building world-class IT organizations within regulated biotech and enterprise environments. Expert at translating complex technology strategy into measurable business outcomes.

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18+ Years Leadership
AWS + Azure Hybrid Cloud
GxP SOX · FDA Compliance
AI Strategy & Governance
5+ Industries

About Me

Building IT Organizations That Scale & Endure

I am a technology executive and trusted C-suite advisor with a career defined by building and maturing IT organizations — particularly within regulated biotech, healthcare, and life sciences environments where compliance, security, and speed of innovation must coexist.

My work spans the full infrastructure lifecycle: architecting hybrid cloud platforms on AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud, and IBM Cloud, establishing GxP-compliant operational frameworks, deploying enterprise-grade identity management with Okta and Microsoft Entra, and operationalizing SIEM/SOC capabilities that meaningfully reduce organizational risk posture.

I've transformed IT departments from cost centers into strategic business partners across financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and manufacturing — managing multi-million dollar budgets and building high-trust cultures where technology creates competitive advantage.

Beyond infrastructure, I lead at the intersection of AI strategy and IT governance — moving organizations from AI experimentation into responsible, governed, scalable deployment that drives real business outcomes.

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Cloud Architect
AWS · Azure · GCP · Hybrid Multi-Cloud
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Security Leader
SIEM · SOC · Zero Trust · IAM
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Compliance Expert
GxP · SOX · HIPAA · FDA 21 CFR Part 11
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AI Practitioner
Claude · ChatGPT · Copilot · AI Governance

Core Expertise

Where Strategy Meets Execution

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Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure
Architect and operate multi-site hybrid cloud environments spanning AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud, and IBM Cloud — with emphasis on resilience, cost optimization, and regulatory readiness for biotech and enterprise workloads.
AWS Azure GCP Oracle Cloud Hybrid Multi-Cloud
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Identity & Access Management
Design and implement enterprise IAM programs using Okta and Microsoft Entra — establishing Zero Trust principles, SSO, MFA enforcement, and privileged access governance across distributed workforces.
Okta Entra ID Zero Trust RBAC PAM
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SIEM / SOC & Cybersecurity
Build and mature Security Operations Centers with SIEM tooling (Wazuh, Microsoft Sentinel), threat intelligence integration, and incident response playbooks — reducing mean time to detect and respond across the organization.
Wazuh MS Sentinel SOC EDR / XDR Threat Intel
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GxP, SOX & Regulatory Compliance
Establish and maintain validated IT systems under FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP frameworks, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and SOX IT General Controls. Experienced in audit readiness, CAPA management, and CSV lifecycle governance.
GxP SOX ITGC 21 CFR Part 11 HIPAA ISO 27001
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AI Strategy & Governance
Move organizations from AI experimentation into governed, scalable deployment. Established enterprise AI adoption programs with policy frameworks, security guardrails, and measurable ROI using Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.
Claude AI ChatGPT Copilot AI Governance LLM Policy
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SRE & IT Operations
Implement SRE-inspired operational models with SLOs, SLAs, error budgets, and runbooks — driving service reliability, reducing toil, and enabling engineering teams to deliver faster with full confidence.
SRE ITSM / ITIL SLO / SLA ServiceNow
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Enterprise Applications
Full lifecycle experience across Oracle EBS, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, NetSuite, and Siebel — from global rollouts and post-merger consolidations to ERP modernization aligned with business process and organizational growth.
Oracle EBS SAP Salesforce NetSuite MS Dynamics
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Leadership & IT Financial Strategy
Develop leaders, build high-trust cultures, and manage multi-million dollar IT budgets — delivering significant cost optimization while transforming IT departments into strategic business partners viewed as a competitive advantage.
Executive Advisory Team Building Budget Mgmt Vendor Negotiation

Featured Work

Signature Initiatives & Outcomes

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Security Operations
Enterprise SIEM Deployment — Wazuh & Microsoft Sentinel
Architected a dual-SIEM environment delivering end-to-end security visibility across a hybrid IT estate — combining open-source agent-based detection with cloud-native SOAR capabilities.
  • Deployed Wazuh for on-premises SIEM with real-time log correlation, file integrity monitoring (FIM), and compliance dashboards for HIPAA and SOX
  • Implemented Microsoft Sentinel with custom KQL analytics rules and automated incident response playbooks
  • Reduced mean time to detect (MTTD) and respond (MTTR) through automated triage workflows
  • Achieved centralized visibility across endpoints, servers, cloud workloads, and network devices
Wazuh MS Sentinel SIEM SOAR FIM KQL
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Cloud Architecture
Resilient Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Design
Designed and implemented a resilient, highly available cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure, combining secure identity management with optimized operations to support a distributed, multi-site global organization.
  • Achieved 99.9% uptime across critical cloud workloads through redundant, multi-region architecture
  • Reduced operational costs by 20% through right-sizing, reserved instances, and workload optimization
  • Integrated Microsoft Entra ID for secure, centralized identity management across cloud platforms
  • Established automated failover and disaster recovery capabilities across AWS and Azure regions
AWS Azure Entra ID High Availability Cost Optimization
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IAM Program
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Program
Implemented a comprehensive enterprise IAM solution using Microsoft Entra ID on Azure Premium — establishing centralized identity governance, conditional access, and lifecycle management across the organization.
  • Deployed Microsoft Entra ID with Azure Premium, unifying identity across cloud and on-premises systems
  • Implemented conditional access policies enforcing MFA and device compliance for all workforce access
  • Established automated user lifecycle management reducing provisioning time from days to minutes
  • Governed all critical resources with RBAC and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Entra ID Azure Premium Zero Trust MFA PIM
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Endpoint Security
Endpoint Security & EDR Deployment
Deployed a multi-platform endpoint protection program safeguarding Windows and macOS devices — combining EPP and EDR capabilities to defend against malware, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats.
  • Deployed Microsoft Intune for Windows device management, compliance enforcement, and EPP
  • Implemented Jamf for macOS endpoint management, security baselines, and application control
  • Integrated Qualys EDR for continuous vulnerability scanning and endpoint threat detection
  • Achieved 100% managed endpoint coverage, eliminating unmanaged device risk organization-wide
Intune Qualys EDR Jamf EPP Ransomware Defense
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Network Security
Network Security Architecture & Enhancements
Implemented a layered network security architecture deploying next-generation firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and a secure segmented network design across all global sites.
  • Deployed Cisco Meraki next-generation firewalls across all office locations with centralized management
  • Implemented IDS/IPS with tuned rulesets, reducing false positives while increasing detection accuracy
  • Redesigned network architecture with segmentation and micro-perimeters to limit lateral movement
  • Established continuous network traffic monitoring with automated threat response capabilities
Cisco Meraki IDS/IPS Segmentation NGFW Zero Trust
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Compliance
SOC 2 Type II Compliance Achievement
Directed a comprehensive initiative to achieve SOC 2 Type II certification — establishing rigorous data security and privacy standards that elevated customer trust and unlocked key industry partnerships.
  • Successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, enhancing organizational credibility and trust
  • Implemented robust security controls across data handling, access management, and audit logging
  • Secured key industry partnerships previously gated on SOC 2 certification requirements
  • Established continuous compliance monitoring framework for sustained certification maintenance
SOC 2 Type II Compliance Data Security Privacy Audit Readiness
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AI Strategy
Secure Enterprise AI Adoption Program
Designed and deployed a governance framework for responsible enterprise adoption of large language models — moving the organization from ad-hoc AI experimentation into governed, scalable deployment with measurable ROI.
  • Established acceptable use policy, data classification guardrails, and risk assessment frameworks for AI tools
  • Deployed Claude AI and ChatGPT with security controls preventing sensitive data exposure
  • Rolled out Microsoft Copilot across productivity suite with governance monitoring and audit logging
  • Positioned organization as AI-forward while maintaining regulatory compliance in a regulated environment
Claude AI ChatGPT Copilot AI Policy Data Classification
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IT Operations
ITSM & ITIL Framework Implementation
Implemented ITSM and ITIL frameworks to transform IT service delivery — establishing structured incident management, change control, and service request processes that drove significant improvements in speed and satisfaction.
  • Reduced incident response times by 30% through structured ITIL-aligned triage and escalation workflows
  • Increased customer satisfaction scores by 25% following ITSM process standardization
  • Established change advisory board (CAB) with risk-based approval reducing change-related incidents
  • Implemented self-service portal reducing tier-1 ticket volume and enabling faster end-user resolution
ITSM ITIL Incident Mgmt Change Control CSAT
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ERP Implementation
NetSuite ERP Implementation
Oversaw the end-to-end implementation of NetSuite ERP — modernizing business processes, financial reporting, and operational workflows across the organization to drive measurable efficiency gains.
  • Increased organizational productivity by 15% through streamlined ERP-driven workflows
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy and speed with real-time NetSuite dashboards
  • Led cross-functional alignment across Finance, Operations, and IT throughout the rollout
  • Delivered on-time, on-budget implementation with full data migration from legacy systems
NetSuite ERP Finance Systems Process Optimization
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Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery Planning & Implementation
Developed and implemented a comprehensive disaster recovery strategy using Veeam and AWS S3 — ensuring business continuity by protecting critical data and minimizing downtime in the event of system failure or data loss.
  • Designed DR architecture using Veeam for backup orchestration with AWS S3 as the offsite cloud target
  • Established defined RTO and RPO targets for all critical systems with tested recovery runbooks
  • Conducted quarterly DR drills, consistently achieving recovery objectives within defined SLAs
  • Reduced data loss exposure from 24-hour gaps to sub-1-hour RPO for mission-critical workloads
Veeam AWS S3 DR Planning Business Continuity RTO / RPO
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Data Protection
Box Shield & Relay — Data Discovery & DLP
Rolled out Box.com with Shield and Relay for automated data discovery, content classification, and protection of sensitive research and corporate data within a regulated biotech environment.
  • Automated data discovery and classification across all Box content using Shield smart access policies
  • Implemented DLP controls preventing unauthorized sharing of sensitive research and IP data
  • Deployed Relay workflows to automate compliance-driven content lifecycle management
  • Established full audit trail and access governance aligned with HIPAA and SOX requirements
Box Shield Box Relay DLP Data Classification Compliance

Career

Professional Experience

Cellanome Feb 2023 — Present

Director of Information Technology

Leading IT strategy and operations for a cutting-edge biotech company across multi-site global deployments (US and Asia-Pacific). Deployed dual-SIEM environment (Wazuh + Microsoft Sentinel), implemented Qualys for asset visibility, established secure enterprise AI adoption program, and rolled out Box Shield and Relay for data classification and protection.

BiotechWazuh SIEMMS SentinelAI GovernanceGlobal Ops
Inscripta, Inc. May 2018 — Feb 2023

Director of IT, Services & Infrastructure

Oversaw IT across 4 campuses. Responsible for strategy, planning, and operations spanning AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, data centers, disaster recovery, networks, endpoints, helpdesk, compliance, and budgeting for a high-growth genomics company.

Life SciencesAWSAzureMulti-Campus
Roche Molecular Systems May 2016 — May 2018

Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations, Bay Area

Led IT infrastructure and operations across the Bay Area for a global healthcare and diagnostics leader. Progressed from SR Manager to Head of Infrastructure, overseeing enterprise-scale systems in a highly regulated environment.

HealthcareGlobal EnterpriseRegulated
Ariosa Diagnostics Jun 2012 — May 2016

Associate Director of Information Technology

Provided IT leadership and strategic direction for a prenatal diagnostics company. Managed technology research, infrastructure architecture, team development, and long-range IT planning aligned with company growth objectives.

DiagnosticsInfrastructureTeam Leadership
Sendmail, Inc. Oct 2006 — Jun 2012

IT Manager → Sr. IT & Network Systems Administrator

Grew from Sr. Systems Administrator to IT Manager. Managed global network and systems infrastructure, 24x7 international support, strategic capacity planning, and IT capital expenditures across a multi-platform enterprise environment.

TechnologyGlobal InfraVMware

Credentials

Education & Certifications

🎓 Education
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Master of Science

Computer Information Systems & Information Security

Boston University

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Bachelor of Science

Information Technology & Computer Networking

Strayer University

🔒 Security & Compliance
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Certification

CCSP — Certified Cloud Security Professional

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Certification

ISO 27001 Compliance

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Certification

SOC 1 & SOC 2

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Certification

Microsoft Office 365: Advanced Threat Protection

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Certification

Google Cybersecurity Professional

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AWS Certification

AWS for Architects: Advanced Security

☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure
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AWS Certification

AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate (SAA)

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Certification

VMware Certified Professional — Data Center Virtualization

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Certification

Business Transformation Through IT: Cloud Computing for Decision Makers

🤖 AI & Emerging Technology
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Certification

Google AI Fundamentals

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Certification

Claude AI — Anthropic

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Certification

Gemini AI — Google

👥 Leadership
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Certification

Leadership SLI — Level 1 & Level 2

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Certification

Leadership in Tech

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Let's Build Something Great

Whether you're looking for a strategic IT leader to drive your next transformation, a trusted advisor on cloud architecture, compliance, or security posture — I'd love to connect.

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