Professional Summary
Cybersecurity professional with 20+ years of experience in IT, red team operations, and security awareness training. Experienced in designing and executing phishing campaigns using GoPhish and Social Engineer Toolkit, analyzing engagement metrics, and delivering actionable reports to enterprise clients. Skilled in translating complex adversarial tactics into training content for technical and nontechnical audiences, with proven ability to create courses, simulations, and lab environments that improve organizational cybersecurity awareness.
Core Competencies
Technical Skills
- Penetration Testing & Red/Blue Team Operations
- Phishing Simulation & Social Engineering (GoPhish, SET)
- Vulnerability Assessment & Threat Analysis
- Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis
- SIEM Platforms & Threat Intelligence
- Security Tools: Kali Linux, Parrot OS, Rapid7 Insight Suite
Content & Training
- Security Awareness Programs & Training Development
- Scenario-Based Simulations & Lab Environments
- Course Development & eLearning
- Technical Certification Training Programs
Platforms & Tools
- Cloud: AWS, Azure
- OS: Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu, Kali, Parrot)
- Scripting: PowerShell, Bash, Python
- HTML/CSS & Artificial Intelligence
Professional Experience
Founder & Principal Consultant - Bigger IT Solutions
June 2014 - Present
Leading cybersecurity consulting and training practice specializing in red team operations, phishing simulations, and security awareness programs. Managing enterprise client relationships and delivering comprehensive technical training to government, military, and Fortune 500 organizations along with small and medium sized businesses.
- Designed and executed phishing campaigns using GoPhish and Social Engineer Toolkit (SET), creating custom email templates tailored to client requirements and threat landscapes
- Monitored and analyzed phishing simulation metrics including open rates, click-throughs, and attachment downloads, identifying organizational vulnerability patterns
- Delivered comprehensive reports to clients on phishing campaign results with actionable recommendations for improving security awareness
- Applied incident handling methodologies and root cause analysis to security assessments and client engagements
- Created comprehensive technical training courses covering emerging cybersecurity threats, compliance frameworks, and certification preparation
- Designed and implemented scalable lab environments and red/blue team simulation networks for hands-on learning experiences
- Successfully managed complex project schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications across concurrent client engagements
- Secured and managed major contracts with US Air Force as primary cybersecurity training provider
- Delivered training programs for Fortune 500 clients including Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Cisco
Senior Trainer (Contractor) - Multiple Training Partners/Providers
March 2014 - Present
Delivering professional cybersecurity certification and security awareness training to hundreds of students annually across government, military, and private sector organizations.
- Design and deliver certification-focused training programs including Security+, Network+, Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, and Security Awareness
- Translate complex technical concepts into accessible learning experiences for diverse audiences
- Consistently receive outstanding student feedback highlighting exceptional use of analogies and ability to simplify complex subjects
- Manage complete training operations including logistics coordination, classroom setup, equipment configuration, and travel
Technical Trainer - Lockheed Martin (US Army Contract)
2009 - 2014
Led technical training programs for Army cybersecurity and IT personnel, developing comprehensive curriculum and building lab infrastructure for hands-on learning experiences.
- Authored 19 technical training courses integrating real-world threat scenarios, social engineering principles, and evolving cybersecurity tactics
- Translated complex threat intelligence and adversarial tactics into accessible learning content for diverse technical skill levels
- Led development of scalable training infrastructure including lab networks and realistic simulation environments supporting hands-on exercises
- Executed 200+ annual training programs emphasizing certification readiness and advanced threat detection
- Mentored junior instructors and collaborated with military leadership to enhance training effectiveness and track performance KPIs
Education & Certifications
Western Governors University - Online
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology - August 2025
Owensboro Community & Technical College - Owensboro, KY
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Information Systems - May 2001
Certifications
- CompTIA: ITF+, A+, CASP+, Pentest+, Security+, Network+
- EC Council: CEH, CND, CHFI, CTIA, CCT, CEI, CIH
- AWS: Cloud Practitioner
- Cisco: CCNA
- Axelos: ITIL Foundations
- Rapid7: Vulnerability Management, End Point Detection, Metasploit Pro
