Director of Platform Development @ Léargas Security | 25+ Years in IT & Web Technology

Cybersecurity | AI/LLM Integration | Platform Architecture | Full-Stack Engineer | Technical Leader

I'm a Director of Platform Development at Léargas Security, where I lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of security platforms across IT and OT environments. With over 25 years of experience spanning the full spectrum of IT and web technology, I've evolved from hands-on coding to technical leadership, always staying deeply connected to the engineering craft.

My career has taken me through:

• Early Web Development (late 90s/early 2000s) - Building dynamic websites and early e-commerce platforms
• Enterprise Software Engineering - Architecting scalable systems at Dell, IBM, and other Fortune 500s
• Data Analytics & Visualization - Transforming complex datasets into actionable insights
• Cloud & Infrastructure - Designing and deploying resilient, cloud-native architectures
• Cybersecurity Engineering - Building security platforms that protect critical infrastructure
• AI/LLM Integration - Leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance security operations and developer workflows

I believe in secure-by-design principles, automation at every layer, and building systems that scale. My approach combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision, empowering teams to deliver exceptional products while maintaining the highest security standards.

Director of Platform Development | Léargas Security

• Leading cross-functional teams in backend, frontend, infrastructure, and security engineering
• Architecting IT/OT security platforms processing millions of events daily
• Integrating AI/LLMs for intelligent threat detection and automated response
• Driving secure SDLC practices and DevSecOps culture across the organization

Senior Software Engineer & Architect | Various Organizations

• Modernized data analytics platforms for Dell and IBM
• Built scalable microservices architectures on AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Led migrations from monolithic applications to containerized, cloud-native systems
• Championed DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code

Software Engineer & Team Lead

• Developed enterprise applications using Java, .NET, and emerging web frameworks
• Built data warehousing and business intelligence solutions
• Led teams in agile transformation and continuous delivery practices
• Specialized in database design, optimization, and large-scale data processing

Web Developer & IT Specialist

• Created dynamic websites using early web technologies (PHP, ASP, Perl/CGI)
• Built e-commerce platforms and content management systems
• Managed servers, networks, and IT infrastructure
• Witnessed and participated in the dot-com boom and evolution of the modern web

• Platform architecture & system design
• Security engineering & threat modeling
• Team building & technical mentorship
• Roadmap planning & delivery execution
• Cross-functional collaboration

• IT/OT security platform development
• Secure SDLC & DevSecOps practices
• Cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Container orchestration (Kubernetes/Docker)
• Zero-trust network design

• LLM integration for security operations
• Intelligent automation & orchestration
• AI-powered detection & analysis
• Natural language processing applications
• Machine learning model deployment

• Data pipeline engineering
• Real-time stream processing
• Data modeling & optimization
• Business intelligence & visualization
• Log aggregation & observability

graph TB
    subgraph "Security Platform"
        A[Threat Detection Engine] --> B[AI/LLM Analysis]
        B --> C[Automated Response]
        A --> D[Real-time Monitoring]
    end
    
    subgraph "Data Layer"
        E[Data Ingestion] --> F[Stream Processing]
        F --> G[Event Correlation]
        G --> A
    end
    
    subgraph "Infrastructure"
        H[Kubernetes Orchestration] --> I[Microservices]
        I --> J[API Gateway]
        J --> K[Zero Trust Network]
    end
    
    subgraph "IT/OT Convergence"
        L[IT Systems] --> E
        M[OT Devices] --> E
        N[Cloud Services] --> E
    end
    
    C --> O[Security Operations]
    D --> O
    K --> A
    
    style A fill:#4285F4,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff
    style B fill:#EA4335,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff
    style C fill:#34A853,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff

Expertise: Secure SDLC, Threat modeling, Vulnerability management, Security automation

Standards: OWASP, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls

Tools: SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, WAF, EDR/XDR solutions

Focus: Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG architectures, AI security applications, intelligent automation

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Build for scale. Design for security. Lead with empathy.

Over 25 years, I've learned that the best systems are built by teams that:

• Prioritize security from day one - Security is not a feature; it's a foundation
• Embrace automation - Automate toil away so humans can focus on creativity
• Value simplicity - Complex systems fail; elegant solutions endure
• Practice continuous learning - Technology evolves; we must evolve with it
• Collaborate openly - The best ideas emerge from diverse perspectives

I believe in writing code that others can understand, designing systems that operators can trust, and building teams where everyone can thrive.

I'm always interested in discussing:

• Security architecture and best practices
• AI/LLM applications in cybersecurity and engineering
• Platform engineering and developer experience
• Technical leadership and team building
• The evolution of web technology over 25 years

"Twenty-five years of experience isn't just about time—it's about evolution, adaptation, and continuous growth in an ever-changing field."

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