Strata Identity

Strata is the distributed multi-cloud identity company. 

Our vision is a new distributed approach to identity management. We call this an Identity Fabric.

We are changing the way identity works in hybrid and multi-cloud environments and helping our customers migrate from legacy to modern identity systems without rewriting applications. 

Using the Maverics Platform you can run your apps wherever you want using the identity system you like. This truly distributed approach to identity helps to overcome the fragmentation of using multiple cloud identity systems and breaks lock-in to legacy identity systems.

Check us out at https://strata.io to learn more, book time on my link above to get a demo. Or take a look at the video below to get a glimpse of what we do.

Identity Orchestration Consultant 

CyberGRX

SaaS Buyer and Process Owner: Led the entire buying process for multiple SaaS security solutions after a critical vendor breach. Having been on the buyer’s side, I understood what decision-makers prioritize—security, integration, and ROI. This experience allowed me to approach vendor assessments, demos, and final selections with a clear perspective on what drives purchasing decisions, ensuring that our chosen solutions aligned perfectly with our needs and strengthened our overall cybersecurity posture.

Cybersecurity Generalist and TPRM Expert: In a fast-paced tech startup, I took on multiple cybersecurity roles, managing everything from Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) to incident response and security audits. This breadth of experience, covering various aspects of cybersecurity, enabled me to implement strategies that were both comprehensive and effective. My work was integral to the company’s security enhancements and played a key role in the startup’s successful acquisition.

Sales Organization Advisor: Acted as a key resource for the sales team, providing insights into how clients think and what they need. I trained and coached Account Executives, SDRs, and Account Managers on our product’s functionality, ensuring they understood how to address client challenges and articulate the product’s value. This hands-on support helped the sales team connect more effectively with clients and drive better results.

Cyber Security Analyst

Virtuance

While taking a break from the corporate world to pursue my cybersecurity degree, I worked as a photographer, balancing full-time study with a job that offered time outdoors and creative fulfillment. This role honed my ability to understand client needs, adapt quickly to changing conditions, and deliver high-quality results. My work culminated in capturing a viral image that won me the Top Photographer Award in 2022.

Real Estate and Architecture Photographer

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

At UCCS' Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program, I gained hands-on experience with leading cybersecurity researchers. In a mock internship as Compliance Officer for a fintech startup, I took charge of managing identity governance and administration (IGA), overseeing security certifications, and navigating global banking regulations. This role put me at the forefront, explaining complex compliance issues to fintech executives and ensuring they could implement necessary security measures.

GRC & IGA Intern

Best Buy

As the Salesforce champion, I owned the process of analyzing health and safety data across North America. I handled custom report requests, identified trends, and transformed these insights into customized dashboards for safety officers across 12 regions. My work led to actionable changes that significantly reduced risks, demonstrating the power of data-driven decision-making through optimized Salesforce reporting.

Senior Analyst Health and Safety 

Emerson Automation Solutions

Successfully introduced a SaaS solution to streamline ergonomic assessments, which were previously manual and ad hoc. The new system standardized the process for new hires and extended it to all employees, resulting in annual labor savings in the low 7 figures. This was my first experience as a SaaS buyer, where I led vendor evaluations, negotiated terms, and secured funding. This process gave me valuable insight into the buyer's journey, emphasizing the importance of clear value propositions and ROI in decision-making.

Regional Ergonomist

NORTHERN LIGHTS JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL INC

At Northern Lights, the U15 third team, often viewed as underdogs, adopted a "David vs. Goliath" mindset. By carefully tracking and analyzing stats, we pinpointed small but crucial areas where we could gain a competitive edge, ultimately leading to a Regional Championship victory against bigger, stronger, faster teams. With Nebraska Elite, an undersized U17 team reached a Top 4 finish at AAU Nationals by focusing on detailed performance metrics and tailoring strategies to exploit opponents' weaknesses. At Midlothian High School, a 2A boys' varsity team made it to the 5A State Semi-finals by using data-driven insights to maximize each player’s unique strengths, turning a diverse group into a united and cohesive machine.

AAU Travel Volleyball Coach 

Cargill

At Cargill, over 700 ergonomic assessments led to the creation of a detailed heat map that highlighted key inefficiencies and safety risks on the production line. This data drove me to form the plant's first ergonomics team where I secured funding for automated solutions, resulting in a 50% headcount reorganization on the most hazardous line and saving $135,000 annually on a $15,000 investment. Building on this success, I then built the plant’s first process improvement team was established, delivering $80,000 in annual savings within our first month, further enhancing both efficiency and improving safety.

Ergonomic Specialist

IAM advisor dedicated to solving the most complex identity challenges. With a strong foundation in cybersecurity and extensive hands-on experience, the focus is on delivering tailored solutions that modernize and secure identity systems across global enterprises.

The mission is to simplify IAM and eliminate the need for risk acceptance documents within Enterprise Identity Access Management programs. This often involves deploying advanced MFA, SSO, or biometric solutions to strengthen authentication processes, ensuring seamless integration during M&As with disparate identity systems and navigating the complexities of multi-cloud environments. Additionally, creating frictionless user experiences across diverse identity services and geographic regions is a priority.

Specializing in guiding Fortune 500 companies, particularly in highly regulated industries like Government, finance and manufacturing through the challenges of managing identity across multiple clouds and systems. This includes ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, streamlining identity processes during mergers and acquisitions, and keeping critical applications running smoothly even during disruptions.

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