Bridging the Security Gap: HIPAA’s Overlap with Other Security Standards
Although #HIPAA compliance is mandated by law in the healthcare sector, any healthcare firm is likely to encounter the need to increase security measures. How much, […]
About Me
First and foremost, I am a dedicated husband and proud dad to 4 amazing kids. I'm also a passionate entrepreneur, cybersecurity & AI nerd, car enthusiast, data storyteller, and technologist.
With twenty five+ years of experience leading technology focused organizations – from tech-focused problem-solving to the creation of consumer and business applications and platforms. I'm great at taking what a small, specialized group understands and communicating that to the mass market. I feel I'm particularly great at analyzing highly technical information and specifications and extracting precisely what is most relevant and valuable to the target audience. This has led to many successful outcomes for those I work with.
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Cybersecurity
Many small and medium-sized enterprises cannot afford the security resources needed to satisfy escalating cybersecurity needs. A virtual chief information security officer (CISO) advises firms on cybersecurity, compliance, and risk mitigation using their current resources. Having the security, technology, and business experience, I excel in building scalable and adaptable security solutions that meet the organization's needs and budget.
I provide the following advisory services:
- Compliance focused on: SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA/HITECH, HITRUST, FedRamp, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-58, NIST 800-218, NIST CSF, and CMMC.
- DevSecOps and Application Security.
- AI Security.
- Cloud Security.
- Penetration Testing.
- Security Assessment.
- Gap Assessment.
- Risk Assessment.
AI Security
My AI-driven cybersecurity methods are designed to meet your business demands and establish a strong security architecture that optimizes ROI. My AI Security advising services will give your leadership team strategic insights to secure important assets and boost business resilience.
You can protect your organization from known and emerging risks, ensure compliance, and preserve customer and stakeholder trust by incorporating AI security solutions into your organization's AI strategy.
Book Some Time With MeData Analytics
I help executives like you use data to gain a competitive edge, find new revenue streams, and optimize operations. Customized insights from our specialists empower you to:
- Make Better Decisions Faster: We turn raw data into real-time insights that guide your plans.
- Risk mitigation: Use predictive analytics to make risk-aware decisions before problems develop.
- Drive Revenue Growth: Find trends, customer behaviours, and unexplored market opportunities to grow your business.
- Advanced analytics may streamline operations, decrease expenses, and boost productivity across your company.
My advisory service goes beyond dashboards and reports. I work directly with your leadership team, aligning analytics with your business goals to create a customized roadmap for success. The end result: you'll be able to turn data into your most valuable asset.
Get In TouchBusiness Advisor
What I can offer:
- Strategic Growth Planning: I will create data-driven strategies for your sector and aims to ensure long-term success.
- Risk Management and Compliance: I will help you discover, mitigate, and comply with regulatory standards to preserve your company's brand and financial line.
- Innovative Solutions: Using data analytics and new technology, I can help you find new opportunities and disrupt your industry.
- Executive Coaching & Leadership Support: As a partner in your business's success, I give tailored leadership assistance to help you and your executive team make confident technology and business decisions.
Talk to me about how I can help your business grow if you need a strategic partner with practical ideas and measurable outcomes.
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HoloMD
I drive the development and protection of Dr.Holo, a cutting-edge AI solution tailored for the healthcare industry.
My role is a fusion of technical leadership, cybersecurity oversight, and strategic vision, ensuring that our solution not only meets but exceeds the standards for patient data privacy, compliance, and performance.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
- Technology Leadership
- Cybersecurity Leadership
- Innovation & R&D
- Strategic Partnerships
- Compliance & Risk Management
By blending my expertise in cybersecurity, AI, and healthcare, I aim to advance HoloMD's mission of transforming patient care through technology, enabling healthcare providers to deliver faster, scalable, and more secure medical services.
BlueSteel Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist | AI Security | Application Security | Penetration Testing
I with my team, specialize in navigating the complexities of cybersecurity compliance. Through my work at BlueSteel Cybersecurity, I help small to medium-sized businesses achieve security standards like SOC2, HIPAA, HITRUST, CMMC, and NIST. We offer a full suite of services, from vulnerability management to security training, ensuring organizations meet their compliance goals efficiently.
Pain Points We Solve For:
- Regulatory Pressure
- Resource Constraints
- Cybersecurity Threats
- Third-Party Vendor Security Needs
- Client Trust
SPT Motorsports
Leveraging deep experience in digital storytelling and previous auto-themed digital startups, I lead our overall business development activities with an enthusiasm that rivals my passion for the industry.
SPT Motorsports gears:
- Building web and mobile applications from idea to launch
- Concept testing best practices for all products for optimum success
- Race track testing of cars and performance parts
- Continuous improvements to provide solutions our users need
>>>Across our web properties, SPT Motorsports has attracted more than 32 MILLION users
Notable Sites: EvolutionM.net | I-Club.com | S-Chassis.com | GTRForums.com
Drive Theory
Owner of a collector car storage and car social club for automotive enthusiasts. Being a car enthusiast and collector, I wanted to create a haven designed exclusively for the collector, who is passionate about their cars and wants to be part of a club of like minded people. The facility and social club provides a safe space for car enthusiasts and their families to not only store their prized possessions, but to socialize with others who share the same affliction.
Boost Labs
As the CEO and original founder of Boost Labs, I led our overall company vision and was responsible for business development activities and client services and support.
The Focus: Data Storytelling
I played a key role in continuous innovation as we utilized Data Visualization and Application User Interface Design to help organizations (Government, Non-Profit, and Commercial) make better decisions with their data.
Representative Key Accounts:
TrueCar | Census Bureau | Northrop Grumman | Vanguard | Travelers | Royal Caribbean| BNY Mellon | USAID | U.S. Army | Cisco
I strove for disruption of industries and drove groundbreaking solutions created to get results.
With the multitude of data challenges that organizations face in struggling to communicate the value of their data, we built data analytics products with the following qualities: innovative, scalable, and platform agnostic.
» Led a myriad of successful product launches that produced significant ROI, implemented compliance, and provided comprehensive, scalable solutions to our clients evolving needs.
My time as CEO at Boost Labs serves as a bellwether of my career – a calling card for my future endeavors in data, cybersecurity, AI, ML, and digital media.
GURU
As the Principal at GURU for nearly six years, I provided expansive IT leadership across our technology services.
Areas of focus included: IT Projects | Big Data | Cloud Services | Managed IT Services
Founded in 1995, this innovative company sought to bring order out of the chaos in the IT industry during the digital age’s burgeoning years. GURU wanted to do things the right way, and we established measured processes for evaluating and utilizing new technology and developing comprehensive service packages that made sense for clients.
During my time at GURU, I led with a mission of delivering unsurpassed customer service, strategic guidance, and above all, security and stability for our clients’ data and information.
Allage-Pazier Technologies
Established web development and implementation firm. Duties include client, consultant and project management; online marketing; programming; and human resource management.
Project Examples:
- Contracted as Software Developer on the Y2K Census Bureau contract.
- Contracted as Web Master/Developer for a client specializing in Pocket PC application development.
- Developed various website forum communities (social media) utilizing VBulletin as the forum software.
- Served as a contract web master for Primedia Equine Network, maintaining Linux-based and Windows-based servers, creating web applications, converting scripts, creating online banner ads, design new websites, promoted each website online, provided help desk support and creating/preparing slide show programs.
- Developed and promoted an ecommerce shopping mall for PartShops.com that present part dealer inventory’s with customer feedback for each particular vendor.
- Provided contract programming for TekSystems, Inc. in support of NASA sites around the country for projects that included website and application maintenance, information formatting and graphic design.
Resources
Harnessing Cybersecurity: Exploring the Best Approach for Building Your Cybersecurity Team
No matter what industry you are in, cybersecurity has a cost, and it occasionally has an unforeseen cost. These days, it seems like a new cybersecurity […]
My New Business Venture: BlueSteel Cybersecurity Launches Advanced Cybersecurity & CMMC Services
The day has finally arrived! I am so excited to announce the launch of my new business venture: BlueSteel Cybersecurity. My experience in data and technology […]
Remembering Data Insights: Strategy on Packaging Unforgettable Data Stories
Getting Data Insights Into Memory Taking the raw mass of numbers and turning them into visual stories sounds ideal for interpreting complex data quickly. It’s a […]
Data Analysis: Exploratory vs. Explanatory
Summary: Defining Exploratory and Explanatory Data Analysis and tips to implement for improved data story delivery. Execution with data storytelling is – of course – going […]
Cognitive Load Theory and Data Literacy
Can a better understanding of Cognitive Load Theory lead to improving our audience’s data literacy? As the scope of data continues to evolve while becoming more […]
17 Data Visualization Charting Types You Should Reference
Did you know that every single day, humans manage to create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data on average? However, many of us end up representing this […]
6 Tips for Building Better Data Stories for Your Audience
When it comes to effective data storytelling, an essential component is analyzing your audience and know whom you’re trying to reach. Read on to learn more about the importance of audience analysis an
Gestalt Principles and Storytelling with Data
Evaluating the Role of Gestalt Principles in Visual Perception The human brain is programmed to perceive logic, structure, and patterns. It enables us to make sense […]
The Data Story: It’s Not About Tools. It’s About The Audience
“I don’t get it.” As a data owner, you may hear this from your audience from time to time. It’s because the data storytelling isn’t as effective as it needs to be. There may be more reliance on the vi
Book Review: The Naked Entrepreneur by Troy Hazard and Maria Elita
Why a Book Review Before I start, I’ll answer the questions: Why a book review? And why this book? The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many of […]
Mitsubishi Evolution vs Subaru Impreza – Old School Rules
A stroll down memory lane from my previous business, where my daily life was all about cars, race tracks, writing, and tech…. My Love For Mitsubishi Evo’s I wrote […]
Last Mile of Analytics
The purpose of this post is to define the phrase “Last Mile of Analytics” from my perspective. This is a 101 level post that is targeted to those who don’t have a complete understanding of the phrase.
Better Data Storytelling: From Numbers to Narrative
Why is Data Storytelling so Important? According to a report from 2016, while most businesses do collect data in one form or another, only about a third of […]
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Ali created a wonderful organization - having found some amazing visualization online (while searching for images for a presentation) I was bowled over by their creations and then their team. In connecting with Ali, I soon found myself in the middle of a very challenging and unique consulting engagement where we were able to apply a very flexible working model that accommodated both our needs and a way of working. That's important because it reflects the key attributes of Ali, which are around generating a win-win and being flexible. I look forward to working with Ali again in the near future, on his next adventureMatthew Maule, CEO
Ali brings a depth of understanding of the projects he is involved, not only from a technical perspective but from an overall business perspective.Richard Boden, CEO
Ali is a visionary technician that understands overall strategy and technical architecture while not being afraid to roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty with the details. He has been a pleasure to work with, is great with clients, and delivers.Ken Fang, President
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