Greater Toronto Area, Canada
As a leader in Cybersecurity and Technology Solutions Architect with over 30 years of experience, I specialize in building secure, resilient business solutions that bridge the gap between compliance and real-world cyber risk. My expertise spans: - ServiceNow Security Operations (SecOps) and Risk Management (IRM) solutions - Aligning cyber programs with NIST CSF/RMF, and SOC 2/ISO/PCI mandates - Enabling organizations—public sector, energy, and telecom—to manage risk, incidents, and vulnerabilities at scale I’ve led technology transformations for enterprises with 30+ OT environments, integrated SOC operations across IT/OT, developed business planning, policy, process, playbooks and response models for MSSPs. From deploying ServiceNow SIR,VR and IRM to creating board-ready cybersecurity strategies, my focus is on actionable security risk posture improvement, not just reporting. Passionate about mentoring, I regularly speak with cybersecurity students and professionals, sharing the latest in risk-based automation, threat intelligence, GRC modernization and the latest risk trends from a technical to business perspective. Let’s connect if you’re building a resilient cyber program or need practical advice on ServiceNow SecOps, Risk Management or technology solutions and automation. Available for consulting, workshops, or speaking engagements.
Together, we'll leverage ServiceNow's platform to unify your security operations, connect security with IT/OT and business stakeholders, and transform your approach from reactive firefighting to proactive, scalable risk mitigation to predictive, using the future of AI.
TechD is an innovation ThinkTank and organization founded on the goal to make the world a better place through innovative use of technology. TechD brings technologists, futurists, hobbyists, business consultants and research projects together to help businesses and individuals initiate new technologies. Current projects include Internet of Things, Cloud Services, Liquid Cooling, Artificial Intelligence and Automation.
Customer focused Cybersecurity leader in technical innovation and solutions architecture. Able to drive innovation strategy from conception to execution having implemented major custom and complex initiatives for leading public and private sector customers. Accomplished transformational leader with the experience needed across all areas of information technology and technical infrastructure with a keen specialization on all areas of Cybersecurity with special focus on vCISO initiatives and ServiceNow SecOps, IT/OT and GRC business development and go to market EY branded services. * Proven ability to innovate - successfully led new product introductions, from conception to day two support and evolution. * Unique aptitude to span technology and business – able to comprehend complex network and system technologies and develop winning strategies. * Understand the critical nature of change and importance of a winning culture. Focused on initiating the best technology experience for all industries. Currently evangelizing CyberSecurity and ServiceNow for modern SecOps, Operations, GRC, etc.
Reporting directly to the COO, and working with the GM and Product team to establish the business case to launch Pivotree's CyberSecurity MSSP practice. Strategic planning of Pivotree’s customer facing Security Services establishing Pivotree as a trusted provider of security solutions. The objective to protect profitable and aggressive growth of the security product portfolio, and responsibility for products, operational metrics, as well as strategic growth. Building a number of highly professional skilled teams in SecOps, Governance, Risk and Compliance. Executive sponsor for all ISO27001, SOC1/2, PCI DSS compliance platforms and audit activities with the board of directors. Created the 'ecosystem' bringing together and integrating vendors such as: Palo Alto, SentinelOne, Securonix, Okta, Proofpoint, and ServiceNow. Successfully launched Pivotree Security from an inhouse Compliance and Security organization to a fully revenue generating, self-supporting MSSP practice within 8 months! Mastering and marketing eCommerce Cybersecurity as an industry best practice for some of the largest Retail Brands in North America.