About Me
I'm a Cloud Security Consultant at ScaleSec specializing in secure cloud architectures and software engineering. I love helping organizations of all sizes build better, more secure systems.
What sets me apart is my unique journey from graphic design to software engineering. This design background deeply informs my approach to system architecture, helping me build solutions that are secure, scalable, and genuinely usable.
Experience
Cloud Security Consultant
ScaleSec
• Designed and implemented a secure, cloud-native CI/CD platform on GCP using Cloud Build, Deploy, and ArgoCD; enforced least-privilege access via custom IAM roles, improving release control for a Fortune 250 client
• Automated retrieval and normalization of AWS resource data to populate the FedRAMP Integrated Inventory Workbook for ConMon, streamlining compliance reporting and reducing manual effort for audit readiness
• Develop reusable IAM frameworks, secure serverless patterns (Lambda, API Gateway), and CI/CD pipelines using Terraform, reducing manual config errors and boosting deployment consistency
• Advise engineering leads and product stakeholders on threat modeling and cloud security, influencing architecture decisions and reducing exposure to identity-related risks
Cloud Security Engineer
ScaleSec
• Designed and wrote the Lambda functions and supporting microservices (SQS, DLQ, ECS, ALB) that migrated approximately 62,800 secrets from HashiCorp Vault to AWS Secrets Manager, improving fault tolerance for a Fortune 100 client
• Contributed directly to application codebases owned by other teams to secure containerized apps, proactively remediating vulnerabilities and strengthening runtime defenses in AWS ECS and Lambda environments
Software Engineer
Northwestern Mutual
• Delivered a secure eSignature product for life claims, reducing average beneficiary response time from 34 days to 2.5 days
• Developed and deployed secure microservices on AWS (DynamoDB, SQS, S3), improving data integrity and supporting faster claims processing
• Served as Risk Engineer in coordination with GRC, reducing threat exposure by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities across cloud-based applications
Software Engineering Intern
Northwestern Mutual
• Revamped legacy batch application by integrating Spring Batch, Redis Cache, and micro-threading techniques, resulting in a significant reduction in processing time for intricate report-based batch tasks
• Engaged in sprint planning sessions, proactively addressing warranty and backlog feature updates in collaboration with the QA team to ensure software quality and reliability
Graphic Designer
Beaver Freight Inc.
• Designed packaging, branding, and product photography while managing social media accounts (83% follower growth, 212% increased engagement)
Technical Skills
Languages
Go
Java
Python
Bash
SQLCloud Platforms
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Lambda, ECS, RDS
CloudWatchInfrastructure & Security
Terraform
Docker
HashiCorp Vault
IAMCI/CD & DevOps
GitLab CI/CD
Jenkins
SQS, LambdaFrameworks & Tools
Spring Batch
Redis
OpenAPI SpecificationCertifications
AWS Solutions Architect Professional (SAP-C02)AWS Security – Specialty (SCS-C02)
CompTIA Security+Education & Background
Bachelor of Science in Software Development
Western Governor's University
2020 – 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
California State University, San Bernardino
2017 – 2019 • Magna Cum Laude
This design background gives me a unique perspective on user experience and visual communication in software development. I approach problems with both aesthetic sensibility and technical rigor, understanding that great software is as much about the user's journey as it is about the underlying architecture.
Associate of Arts in Fine Art
Victor Valley Community College
2014 – 2017
My Approach
I believe great software engineering means building systems that are secure by design, perform well under load, and don't make other developers' lives miserable. Security isn't something you bolt on afterward—it's a fundamental part of good architecture.
My experience with Fortune 100 companies has taught me the importance of building systems that can scale both technically and organizationally. The best solutions are often the simplest ones that solve real problems.