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 focus on building secure systems, leading cross-functional teams, and mentoring engineers through community programs and one-on-one sessions.
As an IEEE Senior Member (peer-nominated; top tier of IEEE membership) and Ph.D. graduate in Information Technology, I contribute to the academic community through 30+ peer-reviewed publications, book chapters in volumes from Springer Nature and IGI Global, and academic service including program committee roles for IEEE, ACM, and international conferences. I serve as Chair and Organizer of the ACM Austin professional chapter (1,000+ members on Meetup as of early 2026) and as a judge for competitions including NASA Space Apps Challenge, MassChallenge Texas, and other hackathons and demo days. My research spans AI-driven security automation, autonomous cybersecurity systems, and zero-trust architectures with practical applications in enterprise environments.
Education: Ph.D. in Information Technology, University of the Cumberlands (completed 2026) | M.S. in Computer Science, Texas State University
