As a GRC analyst with a foundation in teaching, I bring a unique perspective to enhancing organizational cyber hygiene through engaging, short-form educational videos and policy development. My certifications in Network+, Security+, Cloud+, Azure, and AWS reflect a solid technical grounding, complemented by a master's degree in psychology that enables me to communicate complex concepts with clarity and empathy. Driven by a protective instinct, I am committed to advancing companies' cyber postures and safeguarding data privacy, especially for those with significant cloud infrastructures. Additionally, my experience in Cloud FinOps further aligns with my goal of helping organizations navigate secure, compliant, and cost-effective cloud environments.
COMPTIA Network+: Dec 2023 COMPTIA Security+: Dec 2023 COMPTIA Cloud+: Aug 2024
AZURE Fundamentals: Jan 2024 AWS Cloud Practitioner: Mar 2024 SPLUNK Core User: Jan 2024
Exstratus –Austin TX June 2024 – Present
Cloud FinOps Analyst
· Completed routine analysis on client cloud infrastructure to identify fiscal opportunities, resulting in an average of $100,000 in annual savings per client.
· Lead initial audit of prospectively client’s cloud infrastructure successfully identifying savings potentials of over 10% of annual spend.
· Generated technical reports outlining cloud infrastructure cost overages and presented to stakeholders, including C-suite level professionals.
Anahuac Independent School District –Anahuac TX Aug 2022 – May 2024
Chemistry & Math Instructor, Dept. Head
· Audited student records to ensure compliance with governmental regulations
· Analyzed student performance data to inform instruction resulting in 90% of students demonstrating proficiency on state exams
· Served as Department head for High School Science department, overseeing a team of 3 educators demonstrating an average 10% improvement in student test scores
· Named 22-23 Teacher of the year as recognized by teaching cadre.
· Served as mentor to several mathematics teachers to overhaul Geometry program and improve student performance by over 75%.
School of Science and Technology- Houston – Houston TX Aug 2021 – July 2022
8th Math Instructor, PLTW Instructor
· Provided Intervention to struggling students to provide skills necessary for academic success demonstrating a 50% improvement in student test scores.
· Led students to demonstrating highest interim scores within district mock STAAR results with over 45% of students showing mastery.
· Designed and implemented technology course focusing on instructing students in python.
Woodlands Preparatory International School – The Woodlands TX Nov 2020- July 2021
Head Mathematics Instructor
· Created curriculum adhering to the recommendations from International Baccalaureate accreditation.
· Customized learning experience of students through appropriate application of differentiation leading to student test score improvements of 55%.
SIMPLY CYBER
Certificate- GRC Analyst Master Class
NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts – Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Minor: Criminal Justice