With over 20 years of experience across IT infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity, I combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership. My career spans the entire OSI stack - from physical and network layers to cloud platforms, applications, and business processes - enabling me to secure and lead operations end-to-end. I specialize in maturing Security Operations and Incident Response functions, scaling SOC capabilities, and transitioning organizations from reactive to proactive cybersecurity. This includes embedding automation, integrating threat intelligence, and advancing detection and response to improve resilience. Equally passionate about mentoring and knowledge transfer, I have designed and led cybersecurity apprenticeship programs, provided analyst training in SOC/IR best practices, and coached teams to grow into stronger defenders. I also help organizations strengthen their cybersecurity culture through awareness programs, phishing simulations, and user-focused training, reducing human-driven incidents and empowering people to become the first line of defense. Partnering with GRC and business stakeholders, I align risk reduction with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, MITRE), while building teams and strategies that deliver both operational efficiency and long-term security transformation.