Breaking Traditional Norms

Results-Oriented
Cybersecurity Executive

With over 15 years of experience safeguarding organizations from external threats and internal vulnerabilities, I've built a career on identifying unknown threat vectors and implementing proactive defenses.

My approach combines strategic technology use with targeted personnel training to strengthen both human and digital security layers. Currently serving as IBM Field CTO — I bring extensive background in building layered security architectures and driving enterprise-wide risk management initiatives.

"The old advice was to 'wait until you're the expert before you speak up.' I went the other way. I shared ideas, asked questions, and took on challenges before I had all the answers. It opened doors to mentors, opportunities, and growth I would've missed if I'd waited for perfect." — Featured in AfroTech, September 2025

Growing up in a big family of mostly boys, I learned early the value of sharing, toughness, and fair competition. These lessons shaped how I lead — push hard, stay fair, keep people at the center.