I am a former CIA Targeting Officer and a U.S. Army veteran, presently working in security at Cisco. I began my career as an Intelligence Officer in the Army and upon returning from deployment, transitioned to the role of a U.S. Army Jumpmaster, teaching Soldiers how to conduct Airborne operations and safely exit an aircraft at altitude. After the Army, I transitioned to my role as a Targeting Officer with the CIA. While at CIA, I identified people, relationships, and organizations with access to information needed to disrupt high priority threats to U.S. interests. My time at CIA gave me experience synthesizing information and briefing large, senior audiences (both foreign and domestic).  I have built upon my experience at CIA in my current role, where I serve in Cisco’s Security & Trust Organization.