An IT professional and educator with over 15 years of industry experience in cybersecurity, network security, SaaS development, and warehouse automation. Currently teaching cybersecurity, secure networking, and customer service for technical professionals at a Canadian college. Holds CompTIA Security+ and Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certifications. Designed and delivered hands-on labs and projects to give students practical experience. Previously led cross-functional development teams, deployed Azure Cloud and Microsoft 365 solutions, and developed a SaaS shipping application that saved $250,000 in licensing fees. Implemented EDI systems enabling large customers like Walmart and Home Depot. Focuses on bridging industry practice with classroom instruction, emphasizing real-world problem-solving, disaster recovery, and data governance. Committed to preparing students for careers in IT security and infrastructure. While lacking formal research publications, the candidate brings exte