Profile Summary
I am a Senior Enterprise Applications Engineer within Corporate Engineering, dedicated to delivering Resilience, Reliability, and Empowerment by engineering the core technology ecosystem. I specialize in the full lifecycle management of mission-critical corporate applications, ensuring peak availability, security, and scalability for all internal teams.
My expertise spans across four high-impact domains: deep Platform Security & Identity (IAM), advanced Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) for configuration resilience, pioneering AI Governance & Deployment, and driving efficiency through Python-based automation and DevOps methodologies. This multi-disciplinary approach positions me as a versatile leader capable of solving complex technical challenges across the entire enterprise stack.
Core Capabilities & Focus
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Advanced administration and knowledge of AuthN/Z systems and modern protocols:
- Expert configuration of SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) integrations.
- SCIM and JIT provisioning for reliable user lifecycle management across multi-system environments.
- Contribute to the IAM roadmap and ensure compliance (SOX).
Automation & Infra-as-Code
Embracing DevOps and SDLC functions to manage identity platform changes:
- Hands-on experience with Terraform for configuration management and security environment hardening.
- Scripting and custom workflow development using Python, Bash, and Okta Workflows for operational efficiency.
- Applying the Empowerment principle through self-help and automated solutions.
Enterprise SaaS & Productivity Systems
Managing, integrating, and maintaining Reliability and Resilience for the Corporate Applications ecosystem:
- Senior-level administration of Okta, Google Workspace, Jira, Slack, and Confluence.
- Integrations and governance for design (Figma, Adobe) and internal knowledge platforms (Glean, ServiceNow).
- Implementing and allocating resources following budget approval.
AI Governance & Deployment
Pioneering the secure implementation and access management for internal Generative AI/LLM tools:
- Designing, hardening, and governing access for platforms like Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT (MCPs).
- Integrating LLM access controls with the Okta Identity platform for transparent access.
- Assisting in technical problem resolution related to new AI application software systems.
Technical Stack
Current Work and Projects
Generative AI Access & Governance Hardening
Designing the secure access and policy framework for corporate LLM platforms (Gemini, Claude Code, ChatGPT). This involves integrating AI service access into the existing Okta identity architecture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving the Resilience of new compute environments.