Mission-driven and empathetic leader with over two decades of global experience protecting people, assets, and the reputation of organizations by developing and implementing security programs, operations, and teams. Background in evaluating current and future threat landscapes, overseeing risk-based assessments, leading countermeasures, and providing a realistic overview of threats to strengthen security posture of organizations.
Exceptional planner with repeated success in developing risk-based metrics and reporting frameworks to evaluate and increase operational effectiveness of security & investigative initiatives. Highly proficient at designing continuity and emergency response programs to ensure smooth execution of functions and improve protective and operational capabilities.
Trusted advisor and problem-solver, adept at managing multimillion-dollar security contracts, leading global security teams, directing international investigations, removing roadblo
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Mission-driven and empathetic leader with over two decades of global experience protecting people, assets, and the reputation of organizations by developing and implementing security programs, operations, and teams. Background in evaluating current and future threat landscapes, overseeing risk-based assessments, leading countermeasures, and providing a realistic overview of threats to strengthen security posture of organizations.
Exceptional planner with repeated success in developing risk-based metrics and reporting frameworks to evaluate and increase operational effectiveness of security & investigative initiatives. Highly proficient at designing continuity and emergency response programs to ensure smooth execution of functions and improve protective and operational capabilities.
Trusted advisor and problem-solver, adept at managing multimillion-dollar security contracts, leading global security teams, directing international investigations, removing roadblocks, and standardizing global intelligence gathering and sharing. Well-versed in developing networks with law enforcement, industry peers, and ecosystem partners while remaining current with emerging trends and risks to safeguard national security interests and promote global stability.
NOTABLE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Drove arrest and conviction of 15 terrorists involved in bombing by leading intense and comprehensive investigative efforts while serving as On-Scene Commander for World Cup terrorist attacks in Kampala (Uganda) with 78 fatalities.
Enhanced counterterrorism efforts and streamlined intelligence dissemination and collaboration among Kenyan security agencies by developing and overseeing the first Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) in Kenya with a $2M budget.
Managed $1.5M in funding from the Department of State to establish the first Kenyan anti-corruption taskforce comprising 12 agencies investigating high-level systemic corruption in governmental institutions.
Coordinated with Kenyan authorities to support U.S. Navy operations in the Gulf of Aden, leading efforts to rescue 48 crew members of the Maersk Alabama container ship from Somali Pirates.
Conducted investigations that led to the arrest and extradition of five members of a drug trafficking organization (DTO) involved in smuggling heroin on international commercial flights from Kenya to the United States. This operation resulted in the implementation of enhanced airline security procedures.
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