About me
Biography
I'm Alan, a security engineer based in the San Francisco Bay Area helping fast-moving teams scale their security program across security operations, architecture design, and strategic governance.
I believe in the power of technology to expand human potential and make the world safer. When I'm not glued to my screen, you can find me hunting for the city's best coffee, playing pickleball at my favorite park, or backpacking along the West Coast. Take a look around my portfolio, and if you like what you see, let's chat.
Career
Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse array of clients and organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to innovative product security startups.
Certifications
Below are the industry credentials I've earned to date.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
ISC2
2026
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
CSA
2026
Professional Security Operations Engineer
2025
Certified Security - Specialty
AWS
2025
Enterprise Security Certified Admin
Splunk
2025
Core Certified Power User
Splunk
2025
Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS
2024
Certified in Cybersecurity
ISC2
2024
Tanium Certified Operator
Tanium
2023