Temple Hills, Maryland, United States
Cybersecurity Engineering Leader & Transformation Executive with 25+ years of experience directing tactical security remediation, vulnerability mitigation, and technical delivery across complex hybrid-cloud, defense, and federal enterprise networks. Proven track record of scaling high-performing technical engineering organizations, automating security workflows, and driving Mean Time to Remediation (MTTR) to zero. Expert at operating at the intersection of human-centered leadership and deep technical oversight. Specialized in translating high-level enterprise risk into code-level engineering execution by leveraging advanced telemetry tools (Tenable, Axonius, SentinelOne, Security Onion, Gigamon). Former IBM Principal Security Architect (Band 9) with an active Top Secret clearance, dedicated to building resilient, automated infrastructure that eliminates systemic security debts. As CEO of Royce Consulting Group since June 2020, and a former CIO and CISO, my leadership experience helping organizations navigate technology, cybersecurity, and transformation challenges. My work focuses on aligning strategy, technology, AI, and cybersecurity to accelerate growth, improve resilience, and unlock market opportunities. By fostering strategic relationships with decision-makers, investors, and stakeholders, our team enables businesses to achieve operational excellence and impactful results. My expertise lies in growth strategy, market expansion, risk management, technology modernization, data governance and cloud transformation. I specialize in collaborating with organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity, establish government boards and frameworks, implement advanced analytics platforms, and modernize IT infrastructure. My approach prioritizes disciplined execution, risk management, and actionable strategies that empower sustainable success.
Executive Technology, Cybersecurity & Transformation Advisor Royce ConsultingServices under Royce Consulting Group helps companies accelerate growth, enter new markets, and navigate transformation by aligning strategy, technology, cybersecurity, AI, and executive leadership. We build strategic relationships with decision-makers, investors, partners, government leaders, and industry stakeholders. Whether expanding capabilities, entering government or commercial sectors, pursuing revenue, or strengthening market presence, we help clients access the right conversations and opportunities. Our advisory services combine growth strategy, market expansion, risk assessment, technology modernization, AI readiness, cloud transformation, and cybersecurity expertise to help companies diversify, scale, and compete with confidence. We advise business leaders, technology providers, federal contractors, healthcare organizations, private equity firms, and emerging companies on growth, risk, and strategies that align investments, capabilities, and objectives. Selected Achievements: ✔ Assessed and supported deployment of 100+ commercial cloud and SaaS solutions. ✔ Reduced technology operating costs by 15% through modernization and optimization. ✔ Built technology and cybersecurity programs supporting hundreds of applications and millions of users. ✔ Advised executives, boards, and investors on growth, technology investment, AI adoption, risk, and transformation. ✔ Built partnerships across government, healthcare, technology, and commercial sectors to accelerate growth and market expansion. At Royce Consulting Group, we help companies build credibility, expand influence, reduce risk, and create sustainable growth through trusted relationships and measurable results. Building Relationships. Expanding Markets. Accelerating Growth.
Within first 30 days on boarding assume the CIO role to lead the development of the IT and cybersecurity strategy plan. For efficiency purposes, restructured daily operations to deliver and manage enterprise architecture, infrastructure operations, system integration, risk management, security, cyber and privacy to enable secure, data-driven operations across the federal landscape. Directed end-to-end initiatives to deliver advanced AI/ML analytics platforms, while modernizing IT infrastructure, and strengthened the agency’s cybersecurity and privacy posture. Managed $7.9M IT budget of 22 contracts; reduced budget by $1.2M without effecting network refresh and operations. Partnered with executive leadership and industry leaders to align technology investments with mission objectives, improve governance, and promote innovation. Revamped cyber operations to align with Commerce SOC and CISA for better reporting. Participated in cyber exercises, while retooling to increase visibility and incident management.
Served as primary advisor to executive leadership, translating enterprise priorities into actionable IT and cybersecurity strategies across a fee-for-service federal organization.
Served as Principal Security Architect within International Business Machines Corporation’s (IBM) Cybersecurity Services Division, driving security architecture initiatives across federal programs. Led the design and implementation of advanced security solutions to protect infrastructure, applications, and data across hybrid environments. Collaborated with research teams to map FedRAMP and GRC workflows and evaluated IBM security tools delivering security control automation.
• Delivered comprehensive instruction in Introduction to Cybersecurity and Hardening Cloud Operating Systems. • Guided students in setting up virtual instances and utilizing security tools for scanning and reporting. • Fostered an engaging learning environment that simulated real-world job training experiences.