I am a dedicated AWS Cloud Security Specialist with over five years of experience securing AWS environments within fintech organizations. As the first cloud security hire at Alloy, I thrive in ambiguity—taking ownership of security roadmaps, driving strategy from the ground up, and establishing scalable security foundations that support business growth. With certifications in Amazon Web Services (AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, AWS Advanced Networking - Specialty) and Kubernetes (CKA), I bring deep technical expertise and a hands-on approach. I actively partner with cloud infrastructure teams, dive into Terraform and IaC pipelines, and work across teams to build secure architectures. I am particularly passionate about Identity and Access Management (IAM), cloud networking, and building automation and tooling to enable efficient, reliable security operations. Driven, adaptable, and technically proficient, I bridge the gap between engineering and security to deliver practical solutions that elevate both posture and productivity.