Pronounced | ee-wah-nah | like iguana, without the g

For more than 28 years, I worked in cybersecurity consulting, helping Fortune 500 organizations operate in environments defined by complexity, pressure, and constant disruption. I led everything from strategies and assessments to global transformations and 24×7 managed operations—often while navigating budget constraints, competing priorities, and organizational friction. I also led recovery efforts for high-profile, major breaches, where chaos was not theoretical—it was immediate, public, and unforgiving. The common thread across my consulting experience was unmistakably clear: technology alone won’t create or restore value – leadership will.

Now, through Oceanswell Opportunities, I challenge senior security and technology leaders to think differently, expand their influence, and step decisively into the leadership arena — moving from technical credibility to strategic authority. I work with boards and board members to translate cyber risk into business context, empowering them to make informed, proactive cyber and technology spend decisions. I enable scuba divers to overcome their fears, dive confidently in a variety of environments, and prepare to pursue scuba-related careers.