Career
Experience
2020 - 2024
Recent Graduate of DeVry University
Over 30 years of expertise in building and financing startup and growth-stage companies. Includes financial reporting, managing product development projects, and executing successful launch strategies. Skilled in driving sales, marketing initiatives, and leveraging technology to foster business growth and innovation.
2008 - 2019
Founder, President & CEO
Medical Records Now, Inc. (formerly, Secure Authenticated Systems, Inc.) where we developed medical information products for People, Pets & Horses. ​
This company began by developing a "Fingerprint" authentication system and evolved into using "QR Code" technology.
The Content Management System - CMS and Database was developed on an Open Source Drupal-7 platform.
2002 - 2008
President & CEO of Mulit-Lingual Gaming, Inc. where we developed a Hispanic Video Poker Game.
2000 - 2002
President & CEO of IMF Solutions, Inc. which launched a high-speed wireless internet service.
1995 - 2000
Earned his Bachelor of Science degree from DeVry University in Internet Technology & Networking with a concentration in Cybersecurity (GPA 4.0).
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Chairman, President & CEO of Rachel's Gourmet Snacks, Inc. where we developed a brand for Rachel’s Potato Chips of eight flavors.
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Reverse merger into a public entity
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LBO of $15 Million revenue company
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Sponsored Eddie Cheever, Jr. who won the 1998 Indy 500
Education
1985 - 1995
Stock Broker / Investment Banker for Minneapolis based Brokerage Firms
2021 - 2024
DeVry University |
Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology & Networking with a concentration in Cyber Security
2021 - 2022
Flathead Community College | Student
Technical Skills:
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Accounting
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CSS3 & HTML5
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C++ & C#
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Python Programming
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Linux Operating Systems
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Windows Server Administration
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Network Configuration & Troubleshooting
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Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
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Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure)
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Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
Professional Skills:
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Marketing Alliances
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Sales & Marketing
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Acquisitions
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Excel & QuickBooks
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Product Development
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Strategic Planning
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Startups
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Data Analysis and Reporting
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Risk Assessment & Management
Cybersecurity-Specific Skills:
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Intrusion Detection & Prevention (IDS/IPS)
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Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment
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Firewalls and Network Security Tools
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Threat Analysis & Incident Response
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Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
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Cryptography and Secure Data Transmission
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Ethical Hacking (CEH Skills)
See, "Latest Projects"