Home: Stamford, CT. Age: 50. Birthplace: Baltimore, MD. Profession: Cyber analyst and engineer. Organization: GEST Precision LLC. Title: President. Alma mater: State University of New York at Albany.
Recent recognition: Promoted to FTE from contractor due to threat intelligence solution and remediation for VOYA. Latest accomplishment: CISO certification, Microsoft Sentinel and Purview SME. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Skydiving. Hobbies: Snowboarding, cooking, and technical hobbyist. Recent travel or adventure: Trip to Hawaii and surfing for the first time. Last book read: Patriot, by A. Navalny.
Personality profile: Optimism, enthusiasm, and emotional stability. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Reliable. What is your greatest joy? The birth of my daughters. What is your guilty pleasure? Indulging my sweet tooth. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Ludicrous. How do you relieve stress? Exercise. I am a walking junkie.
What was your favorite college course? Ancient History. What book have you repeatedly read? Ender’s Game, by Orson Scott Card. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? A beautiful picture of a beach in Cape May, New Jersey. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Automation. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? September 11, 2001.
What message do you want to send out into the world?
More love, less hate.
What mega-trend most excites you? Manufacturing being brought back to the USA. What mega-trend most concerns you? Social media.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Jim Carrey. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Carl Sagan. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An astronaut. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? College freshman year.
Personal motto: Treating yourself with the same kindness, compassion, and respect you would show to others. Favorite quote: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it" (Ferris Bueller).
