Data Security Lead @ DTCC
Data Security Lead @ DTCC
I design security programs that financial institutions trust — from AWS to Wall Street.
About
Strategic Security Leader with over 11 years in IT and 8 years specializing in cybersecurity. Currently serving as Data Security Lead at DTCC — the infrastructure backbone of global financial markets, clearing trillions in daily settlements. Previously at Capital One and Amazon Web Services, where I led cross-functional teams building secure, scalable cloud architectures for Fortune 1000 companies. Certified CISSP, CCSP, and AWS Solutions Architect. My expertise spans cloud security, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), GDPR/HIPAA/PCI DSS compliance, Zero Trust architecture, and AI/ML security integration.
Experience
Design control-plane/data-plane integration patterns for enterprise-scale secure access and inspection. Lead implementation strategy for policy frameworks, access models, and operational guardrails. Own platform operations and reliability for Zscaler and DLP stacks — establishing SLO-style expectations, alerting thresholds, and escalation paths. Build SIEM/SOAR integration pipelines to improve visibility, triage speed, and audit readiness.
Led cross-functional teams executing DLP initiatives across SaaS and IaaS environments. Managed onboarding of 24/7 support for DLP engineering services with Symantec DLP. Refined DLP infrastructure post-audit aligning with ITIL best practices. Launched company-wide DLP awareness initiative to foster proactive data management culture.
Led Fortune 1000 companies in migration to AWS using well-architected framework and secure-by-design principles. Strengthened security posture with AWS WAF, Shield, and Inspector. Ensured GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS compliance. Modernized applications using Lambda, ECS, and API Gateway.
Led DLP policy and cloud workload protection program for a 10K+ employee insurance company across 19 states. Managed and developed a team of 6 security engineers. Achieved ~97% endpoint workstation compliance and 100% server compliance. Increased incident response efficacy by 400% within 3 years. Resolved critical audit finding 9 months ahead of schedule.
Led product development strategy for Wercflow. Defined priorities, user stories, and execution plans for product development lifecycle.
Protected 100K+ endpoints using ePO security policies. Coordinated McAfee legacy upgrade to Endpoint Security 10.5 for 17K+ endpoints. Reduced false positives by >80% through custom ESM parsers and UEBA integrations.
Installed, maintained, and upgraded hardware and software infrastructure for government agencies and Fortune 1000 companies. Managed 12 network administrators.
Portfolio
Deep-dives into programs I've built, transformations I've led, and outcomes that moved the needle.
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Whether you need a security architecture review, want to discuss a consulting engagement, or just have a question — I'm here.