🔐 U.S.-Based Cybersecurity Consultant & Secure Coding Specialist | Full Stack PHP | Legacy System Modernization
Are you looking for a seasoned cybersecurity-aware developer who can deliver secure, scalable code, modernize legacy systems, and help you meet compliance standards? With over 20 years of experience in both federal and commercial environments, I specialize in secure full stack development, cybersecurity consulting, and system optimization—with a deep understanding of HIPAA, GDPR, and Medicare/Medicaid data compliance.
🛡️ Cybersecurity & Secure Development Expertise
CompTIA Security+ Certified | U.S. Citizen | Former Public Trust Clearance
Skilled in hardening web applications, mitigating vulnerabilities, and integrating secure authentication protocols
Proficient in secure RESTful API architecture (Laravel, Node.js, Java Spring Boot)
Experience refactoring insecure legacy codebases (Classic ASP, ColdFusion, COBOL) into modern secure frameworks
Implemented data protection protocols and access control mechanisms for federal and healthcare systems
🧠 Deep Technical Knowledge
Full Stack LAMP Developer (Linux, Apache, MySQL/MariaDB, PHP)
Frontend: JavaScript (React, Vue, jQuery), AJAX, HTML5, CSS3
Backend: PHP (Laravel), Node.js, Java, Spring Boot, Python
DevOps Tools: Docker, Vagrant, AWS EC2, Git/GitLab, Bitbucket
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle, Access
Mainframe: SAS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, COBOL, VSAM (fraud detection, audit automation)
📦 Secure Projects Delivered
Modernized payroll and financial systems for the U.S. House of Representatives
Built secure applications for Sol-Ark (solar energy firm) using Laravel, React, and Docker
Secured Medicare/Medicaid fraud analytics systems at CMS using SAS and mainframe tools
Developed e-commerce automation scripts with OCR and AI integrations for secure online resale
Wrote scripts for secure scraping of public records for real estate marketing (compliance-conscious)
Created user authentication systems with LDAP for the University of Maryland
🎯 Why Clients Choose Me
Decades of success in government, finance, education, energy, and logistics sectors
Known for clean, secure, and maintainable code
Strong communicator and mentor with Toastmasters leadership experience
Self-directed and collaborative: comfortable in Agile teams or flying solo
Trusted by the federal government, startups, and private industry to protect sensitive systems
🧩 Services Offered
Web application security audits
Secure code refactoring (PHP, JavaScript, Java)
Secure API development and token-based authentication
Vulnerability mitigation consulting (input sanitization, role-based access, encryption)
HIPAA/GDPR/Medicare/Medicaid data compliance coding
Legacy system modernization with a security-first mindset
When security matters, experience counts. Let’s build, fix, or improve your systems with strong, secure code and industry-proven best practices.