35+ YEARS IN CYBERSECURITY

Independent cybersecurity expertise when decisions matter.

Trusted advisory across artificial intelligence governance, cloud security, risk, and compliance for private, public, and international organizations.

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About

A career spent shaping cyber resilience.

Recognized as a distinguished expert in cyber security, I provide specialized advisory services to a diverse portfolio of organizations within the private, public, and international sectors.

A degree in Communications underpins how I work: complex security matters made clear and actionable for boards, executives, and technical teams alike.

35+ Years of Practice

A career spanning the full evolution of the discipline, from early networks to AI governance.

20+ Designations

Professional certifications earned across four decades of continuous study.

3 Sectors Served

Engagements at every level of seniority, from the server room to the boardroom.

Practice Areas

Areas of Expertise

A full-spectrum advisory practice covering governance, technology, and the human factors that define modern security programs.

01

Artificial Intelligence Governance

Programs, policies, and oversight for responsible AI adoption.

02

AI Research and Security

Threat modelling, controls, and assurance for AI systems.

03

Cloud Security

Secure cloud architectures across hyperscalers and hybrid estates.

04

Security Assessments

Independent reviews against recognized frameworks and standards.

05

Governance, Risk, Compliance

GRC programs aligned to regulatory and contractual obligations.

06

Media Communications

Trusted commentary on cyber issues and incidents.

07

Cyber Security

End-to-end advisory across the full security lifecycle.

08

People Security

Insider risk, training, and human-centred security culture.

09

Physical Security

Integrated controls bridging physical and digital domains.

10

Cyber Geo-Politics

Strategic analysis of state, regional, and sectoral cyber dynamics.

11

Fraud Investigations

Discreet inquiries into financial and digital fraud.

12

Audit & Compliance

Audit readiness, evidence, and remediation support.

Frameworks & Standards

Fluent in the standards that govern your environment.

Assessment and advisory delivered against the frameworks Canadian public and private sector organizations are measured by.

ITSG-33 ITSG-22 ITSG-38 HTRA GC Cloud Security Control Profile GC Cloud Guardrails PBMM NIST SP 800-53 NIST SP 800-37 NIST SP 800-30 NIST SP 800-61 NIST CSF ISO/IEC 27001 ISO/IEC 27002 ISO/IEC 27017 ISO/IEC 27018 ISO/IEC 27035 ISO 29134 PCI DSS MITRE ATT&CK STRIDE TOGAF SABSA
Credentials

Designations, Across Four Decades

Over twenty professional certifications spanning artificial intelligence, governance, audit, cloud, privacy, architecture, and network security.

2020sAI · PRIVACY · PAYMENTS
2026
SecAI+
Security AI Plus
2025
AIGP
Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional
2022
PCI ISA
PCI Internal Security Assessor
2022
PCIP
PCI Professional
2020
CDPSE
Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer
2010sCLOUD · RISK
2017
CCSP
Certified Cloud Security Professional
2017
CCSK
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge
2011
CRISC
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
2000sSECURITY · AUDIT · ARCHITECTURE
2008
TOGAF
The Open Group Architecture Framework
2005
CISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
2005
CISA
Certified Information Systems Auditor
2003
PMP
Project Management Professional
2009
FCNSP
Fortinet Certified Network Security Professional
1980s–90sNETWORKS · SYSTEMS · FOUNDATIONS
1999
CCNP
Cisco Certified Network Professional
1999
CCNP-S
Cisco Certified Network Professional, Security Specialization
1999
CCDP
Cisco Certified Design Professional
1999
ITIL
ITIL Foundation
1997
CNE
Certified Novell Engineer
1996
MCSE
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
1996
CLS
Certified Lotus Specialist
1995
CIP
Certified Internetwork Professional
1988
Coaching
Coaching Level 1 Certification
Plus: CCNA · CCDA · MCP · FCNSA · CNA   |   Bachelor of Arts, Communications