Summary
Seasoned Application Security Engineer with over 8 years of experience safeguarding complex software ecosystems. Expert in building robust security frameworks, guiding development teams on best practices, and proactively mitigating risks across cloud and on-prem environments to ensure resilient, secure software.
Work Experience
Upside
Staff Application Security Engineer
Application Security Lead
Leading Application Security as part of Upside's Product Security team, embedding security within the development lifecycle to uphold code quality, velocity, and developer empowerment. Delivered tools and guidance for secure coding, enhancing security awareness through metrics, and advancing automated security practices. Collaborated across teams to streamline security integration, providing actionable metrics.
Booz Allen Hamilton
Lead Engineer
Application Security
Helped establish the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' first Application Security program, safeguarding patient data and enhancing security for thousands of applications. Conducted SAST scans using Fortify and collaborated with teams to reinforce secure coding practices across hybrid environments.