I have spent over twenty years in various fields as a computer programmer, technology educator, systems administrator and project manager. I am currently employed as the Director of Cybersecurity and Aerospace at the Maryland Department of Commerce. Prior to this, my career was filled with roles as an IT Manager, Network Administrator, Programmer, Auditor, and Cybersecurity/Networking Educator. Currently, I hold several certifications including CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+, CCNA Routing and Switching, and CCNA Cyber Operations. My goal is to foster and develop opportunities for organizations and people in the cybersecurity community.