About Me

Hey there.👋 Thanks for visiting my site! My name is David. I'm a Security Engineering Director with over 15 years of experience in IT, with a strong background in network and systems consulting. I currently focus on cybersecurity and cloud engineering solutions, leading high-impact projects.

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Building

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Resilient

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Solutions

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Education

M.S in Cybersecurity Management

MS-ITAM Cybersecurity program focused on leading cybersecurity programs and policies, preparing me for security leadership roles.

Cybersecurity Governance Risk Management Policy

B.S in Information Technology

Core IT foundations including networking, security, and systems administration. Building a solid technical base.

Networking Security Systems Admin IT Management
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Work Experience

Director, Security Engineering

Aquia Dec 2021 – Present

Director and Principal Security Engineer leading the design and implementation of security solutions for enterprise and US Government. Responsible for cloud security architecture, regulatory compliance, and enabling advanced capabilities while meeting standards.

Cloud Security AWS Compliance Architecture

Senior Enterprise Network and Systems Consultant

Cobaltix Jun 2021 – Dec 2021

Implemented solutions to solve business problems for Bay Area clients, serving as technical lead and project manager across networking and systems engagements.

Networking Windows/Linux Project Management

Senior IT Systems Engineer

Nims & Associates Nov 2017 – Jun 2021

Planned and executed successful IT deployments, developed and supported client technology needs, and maintained strong client relationships.

Systems Engineering Virtualization Security

Senior Network Engineer

KLH Consulting Apr 2013 – Nov 2017

Designed, implemented, analyzed, and maintained IT infrastructure for internal and external customer environments; principal engineer for Bay Area clients.

Network Design Firewalls Routing/Switching

Junior Systems Administrator

Hansel Enterprises Apr 2009 – Nov 2010

Supported over 500 users across 7 locations; handled helpdesk, server support, and backup administration in the internal IT department.

Helpdesk Servers Backups

NOC Technician II

Marketlive Sep 2007 – Apr 2009

Maintained availability for 1200+ servers at an e-commerce web development company; handled client communications and incident response.

NOC Monitoring Incident Response

Computer Hardware Technician

Provided field hardware repair for Dell laptop and desktop computers across the region.

Hardware Repair Diagnostics
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Passion 🔥

Lifelong Learning & Beyond

I am dedicated to lifelong learning and passionate about DevOps, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies. Beyond my technical interests, I enjoy spending time with my family, drinking tons of coffee, listening to music, and reading.

"I bring real-world skills, dedication, and a genuine drive for creating impactful solutions."
— David Galiata
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