About — NAXS Labs
About

Security consulting
that works for you.

A straightforward approach to a field that’s often overcomplicated — built around honesty, plain language, and outcomes that actually matter.

A few principles I don’t compromise on.

These are the commitments I hold myself to on every engagement, with every client.

01

Honesty over salesmanship

I’ll tell you what you actually need — even if that means telling you the problem is smaller than you thought, or that you don’t need me for it.

02

Plain language, always

Security has a jargon problem. I translate findings into clear, actionable language so you can make informed decisions without a decoder ring.

03

Documentation you keep

Every engagement ends with documentation you own. The goal is to leave you better off — not dependent on me for things you could handle yourself.

04

Practical over perfect

Perfect security doesn’t exist. I focus on realistic improvements that meaningfully reduce your risk without paralyzing your operations.

05

Responsive and accountable

You’ll always know who to call and what’s happening. No black box, no waiting weeks for an update on your own systems.

06

Continuous learning

The threat landscape changes fast. I stay current on emerging vulnerabilities, tools, and best practices so my advice doesn’t get stale.

Built for organizations
that can’t afford to get it wrong.

Most small organizations share the same problem: real security risk, limited budget, and no in-house expertise to bridge the gap. That’s exactly where I focus.

Small Businesses

Retail, professional services, healthcare offices — any organization that stores customer data and can’t afford a breach or downtime.

Nonprofits

Donor data, grant compliance, lean IT budgets. Nonprofits face real security obligations without enterprise resources to meet them.

Local Government & Public Orgs

Municipal offices, school districts, and public-facing organizations with compliance requirements and community trust on the line.

IT & Security Teams

Need contract expertise without a staffing agency? I’m available for direct project-based engagements — no recruiter, no markup, no hand-holding required.

Skip the middleman.
Work with me directly.

If your team needs contract security expertise — for a project, an assessment, a gap fill, or ongoing support — you don’t need a staffing agency to find it. Reaching out directly means faster turnaround, no recruiter markup, and a clearer picture of who you’re actually getting.

Project-Based Retainer Staff Augmentation Remote or On-Site W-2 or 1099

What direct engagement looks like

  • You reach out directly — no recruiter screening, no middleman timeline
  • We align on scope, timeline, and rate — straightforward, no surprises
  • I integrate with your team and hit the ground running
  • Deliverables, documentation, and handoff on your terms
  • Extend, conclude, or convert — your call
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NAXS Labs is bigger
than one person.

Most security roles push professionals toward a single lane. We think that’s the wrong direction — especially as AI starts collapsing the headcount justification for narrow specialists. The professionals who will matter are the ones who can cover ground without needing a separate person for each layer.

The long-term goal is to connect local businesses — the coffee shop, the law firm, the nonprofit — with up-and-coming American IT and security professionals in their city. Someone who needs real work to build their resume. A business that needs help but doesn’t know where to start. NAXS Labs in the middle, making that match.

If you’re an early-career IT or security professional looking for real contract work, reach out. We’re building something here.

Local talent, local impact

We connect businesses with professionals in their own city — not halfway around the world. Real work, real relationships, real outcomes.

Experience over lab work

Every engagement is an opportunity for someone early in their career to build their resume doing actual client work — not another cert or lab exercise.

Committed to American talent

Small businesses deserve security help that shows up, understands their environment, and keeps investment in American communities.

Founder, NAXS Labs
Founder, NAXS Labs
M.S. Cybersecurity
Rhode Island & New England

Education & Certifications

M.S. Cybersecurity

Identity and access management, cloud security, network security, information assurance.

Graduate Degree

Industry Certifications

SSCP · Associate of ISC² (CCSP) · GCIH · GSEC · CCNA · Okta Admin

Active Credentials
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Technical Skills

Network Security
Segmentation & VLANsFirewall RulesAccess ControlsRouting & Switching
Device Hardening
Endpoint ConfigurationLinux HardeningAttack Surface ReductionSecure Baselines
Identity & Access Management
OktaMicrosoft Entra IDAWS IAMSSO & MFAZero Trust
Infrastructure
KubernetesCloud SecurityTerraform / OpenTofuHashiCorp Vault

No pressure, no commitment.

Tell me what you’re dealing with and I’ll let you know if and how I can help. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll point you somewhere that is.

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