About Me
Engineering leader with deep expertise in security platforms, data engineering, and modern web development.
I've spent my career building secure, scalable systems at companies where data integrity and performance matter most. From processing millions of security events at Fortinet to architecting audit log pipelines at Tarsal, I specialize in ETL systems, threat intelligence platforms, and the React-based dashboards that make complex data actionable.
Throughout my career at Tarsal, Netography, Neustar, Fortinet, and Bitgravity, I've led engineering teams while staying hands-on with code. I believe the best engineering managers never lose touch with the technical details.
Professional Experience
VP of Engineering
Tarsal
Led engineering for a SaaS platform specializing in audit log ingestion and normalization for enterprise SIEMs. Built scalable ETL pipelines processing high-volume security data. Wore multiple hats spanning development, engineering management, and product leadership. Delivered solutions for customers including Upstart and Robinhood.
Web Applications Architect
Netography, Inc.
Architected full stack web applications for network security and visibility platform. Built responsive React dashboards and RESTful APIs for real-time network flow analysis. Developed data visualization tools for security operations teams monitoring enterprise networks.
Director of Software Engineering
Neustar, Inc.
Directed engineering teams building identity resolution and security products. Led development of threat intelligence platforms and DDoS mitigation solutions. Managed cross-functional teams delivering enterprise security infrastructure.
Manager, Principal Software Development
Fortinet, Inc.
Led principal development teams for FortiGuard Labs, building cybersecurity threat intelligence systems. Developed ETL pipelines for processing massive volumes of security telemetry. Created web-based management consoles and reporting dashboards for enterprise security products.
Engineering Manager
Bitgravity
Managed engineering teams developing content delivery network infrastructure. Built real-time analytics dashboards and video streaming solutions processing high-throughput data for enterprise media clients.
Skills & Expertise
Security & Data
- SIEM Integration
- Threat Intelligence Platforms
- ETL Pipeline Development
- Log Ingestion & Normalization
- Network Security Analytics
Frontend
- React / React Native
- TypeScript / JavaScript
- Data Visualization (D3, Charts)
- Real-time Dashboards
- Responsive Web Design
Backend & APIs
- Node.js / Express
- RESTful API Design
- MongoDB / PostgreSQL
- Message Queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- High-throughput Data Processing
AI & Automation
- LLM Integration (OpenAI, Claude)
- AI-Assisted Development
- Prompt Engineering
- RAG & Vector Databases
- Workflow Automation
Leadership
- Engineering Management
- Technical Strategy
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Product Development
- Agile / Scrum
Innovations & Projects
I'm the Commish
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Education
University of Washington
B.S. Atmospheric Sciences
NCAA Division I Varsity Swimmer
1994 - 1998
Seattle, Washington
Beyond the Office
When I'm not writing code or leading teams, you'll find me on the water.
Wakesurfing
Riding the endless wave behind the boat. There's nothing like carving through the wake on a sunny day at the lake.
Scuba Diving
Exploring the underwater world. From coral reefs to shipwrecks, every dive is a new adventure.
Swimming Background
Washington Open, 1996
NCAA Division I swimmer at the University of Washington (1994-1998). Selected achievements include Olympic Trials Bronze Medal (4x100 Medley Relay, 1992), NISCA All-American (200 IM, 100 Fly), and Masters World Record holder (4x200 SCM Freestyle Relay, 2009). Currently a USA Swimming certified official and swim parent with the TAC Titans.