I'm a Member of Technical Staff, Software Engineer at PayPal with over 10 years of experience designing and delivering secure, scalable cloud-native applications across the entire technology stack. Currently, I architect AI-driven security solutions for PayPal that safeguard 50+ million daily transactions and $1.53 trillion in annual transaction volume.
My expertise spans AI-driven threat detection, DevSecOps automation, cloud-native infrastructure (Kubernetes, microservices), and critical infrastructure protection. I'm passionate about building secure systems, leading cross-functional teams, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.
As an active researcher and IEEE Senior Member (top 10% of 500,000+ members), I contribute to the academic community through 30+ peer-reviewed publications, book chapters in leading volumes from Springer Nature and IGI Global, and extensive academic service including program committee memberships for IEEE, ACM, and international conferences. I also serve as Chair and Organizer of the ACM Austin professional chapter (895+ members, 4.8/5 rating) and as a judge for prestigious competitions including NASA Space Apps Challenge, MassChallenge, and cutting-edge hackathons. My research spans AI-driven security automation, autonomous cybersecurity systems, and zero-trust architectures with practical applications in enterprise environments.
Education: PhD Candidate in Information Technology, University of the Cumberlands (Expected May 2026) | M.S. in Computer Science, Texas State University
